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Experience the Prague Spring 2026 Festival: Barbara Hannigan & Belcea Quartet Classical Concert

Featuring acclaimed soprano Barbara Hannigan and the debut of the Belcea Quartet at this major festival.

The Prague Spring 2026 festival proudly presents Artist-in-Residence Barbara Hannigan, a celebrated figure in classical music. Known for her unique blend of singing and conducting, Hannigan joins forces with the esteemed Belcea Quartet for their festival debut. This exceptional program explores works by influential composers including Webern, Mozart, Hindemith, and Schönberg, offering a rich musical experience.

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Exhibition summary

This event features Artist-in-Residence Barbara Hannigan, a highly original figure in classical music known for her singing and conducting, alongside the debut of the Belcea Quartet at the Prague Spring festival. The program includes works by Webern, Mozart, Hindemith, and Schönberg.

Curatorial context

Barbara Hannigan, the Artist-in-Residence for Prague Spring 2026, is recognized as one of the most original figures in classical music, noted for her courage and determination in singing and conducting. She actively collaborates with contemporary composers, creating unique projects that extend beyond conventional concert experiences. Having premiered over one hundred works, the Canadian-born artist makes her Prague Spring festival debut alongside the Belcea Quartet. Their performance features a curated program including Anton Webern's Five Movements Op. 5, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's String Quartet No. 19 in C major “Dissonance” KV 465, Paul Hindemith's Melancholie op. 13, and Arnold Schönberg's String Quartet No. 2 Op. 10.

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Tickets for this event are available and can be purchased via the provided link to the festival's ticketing platform. Visitors are directed to the official ticketing site for booking details.

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Venue
Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock
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Exhibition schedule
From May 24, 2026
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Featuring Artist-in-Residence Barbara Hannigan (soprano) and the Belcea Quartet, with Corina Belcea (violin), Suyeon Kang (violin), Krzysztof Chorzelski (viola), and Antoine Lederlin (cello).
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