Prepare for an extraordinary musical event at the Prague Spring festival in 2026. This rendition of Hector Berlioz's "La Damnation de Faust" Op. 24 brings Goethe's epic to life as a dramatic legend. The performance proudly showcases the Prague Symphony Orchestra, led by Tomáš Netopil, alongside the Prague Philharmonic Choir and Children’s Choir. Soloists Paul Appleby, Štěpánka Pučálková, Alexander Vinogradov, and Pavel Švingr complete this impressive lineup for a memorable concert.
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Experience Hector Berlioz's dramatic and entertaining legend based on Goethe's Faust at the Prague Spring festival in 2026. This performance features the Prague Symphony Orchestra, Prague Philharmonic Choir, and other esteemed performers.
The Prague Spring festival presents a rendition of Hector Berlioz's "La Damnation de Faust" Op. 24, a dramatic and entertaining legend inspired by Goethe's Faust. This significant musical event features the renowned Prague Symphony Orchestra under the baton of conductor Tomáš Netopil. The performance also includes the Prague Philharmonic Choir, led by Lukáš Vasilek, and the Prague Philharmonic Children’s Choir, directed by Petr Louženský. Soloists Paul Appleby as Faust, Štěpánka Pučálková as Markétka, Alexander Vinogradov as Mefistofeles, and Pavel Švingr as Brander bring the narrative to life. This event is part of the broader Prague Spring 2026 festival.
Ticketing information and booking links are available for this performance, directing users to an external ticketing platform (enigoo.cz). It is part of the Prague Spring festival, and further details can be found on the festival's dedicated website.
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