November 2-9: World-Class Piano Performances in Prague

From November 2nd to 9th, the Dvořák Hall at Prague’s Rudolfinum will host the 12th edition of the prestigious Rudolf Firkušný Piano Festival.

This year’s program highlights Czech compositions alongside masterpieces by Claude Debussy, performed by world-renowned pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet.

Bavouzet will captivate Prague audiences with selections including the 2nd book of Études, showcasing the composer’s mastery of chromaticism, arpeggios, chords, and melodic ornaments. Joining him on stage is Chloe Jiyeong Mun, whose recital will feature Debussy’s Images.

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A Celebration of Czech Music and International Talent

Two concerts will pay tribute to Czech music, beginning with a recital by Ivo Kahánek and his students, honoring the legacy of Bedřich Smetana. On the opening night, pianist Sir András Schiff will take the stage with a special “carte blanche” program.

Unique Historical Pianos and Virtuoso Performances

This year’s festival offers an opportunity to hear Alexander Melnikov, the Russian pianist known for his deep artistry and historical approach.

Melnikov will bring four historic instruments for his recital, including an 1848 Ignaz Pleyel piano, once favored by Frédéric Chopin himself. His program will explore the evolution of the fantasy genre from the 18th to the 20th centuries, featuring works by J. S. Bach, C. Ph. E. Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Mendelssohn, Scriabin, and Schnittke.

This concert also serves as a tribute to the late pianist Pavel Kušnir, who passed away in a Russian prison earlier this year following a hunger strike.

Smetana in Four-Hand Arrangements

Another highlight will be a recital by Ivo Kahánek and his students, including Anna Gaálová, Pavol Praženica, and Matouš Zukal, each a laureate of prestigious international piano competitions. Together, they will perform four-hand arrangements of Smetana’s orchestral works.

An International Spotlight: Chloe Jiyeong Mun’s Afternoon Recital

The festival’s four Rudolfinum recitals will be complemented by an afternoon concert at the Bohuslav Martinů Hall at HAMU, where South Korean pianist Chloe Jiyeong Mun will take center stage.

A winner of the Busoni Competition and the Geneva International Competition, Mun recently released her debut album under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label.

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