The opening concert of 2027 will enter the festival’s history books as the very first opening of the Prague Spring performed by an orchestra from outside Europe. The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) will appear in the Smetana Hall at Municipal House on 12 and 13 May with its own interpretation of My Country (Má vlast), the six symphonic poems by Bedřich Smetana (1824–1884) depicting the beauty of the Czech landscape, significant moments in Czech history, and Ctirad’s love for the devious Šárka; the orchestra will be conducted by its Music Director Jaap van Zweden. programme Bedřich Smetana — My Country performers Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra Jaap van Zweden conductor admission Price: 1,500—5,900 CZK More