Gil Shaham, a favorite of festival audiences, and one of today’s most distinguished female conductors will bring this year’s festival to a close with the festival’s resident orchestra. The evening will open with Bohuslav Martinů’s brilliant overture, followed by Prokofiev’s thrilling Violin Concerto No. 2. Dvořák’s lyrical Suite in A Major will bring a sense of calm and melodiousness, while the finale will showcase the captivating color and dramatic charm of Stravinsky’s The Firebird. program Bohuslav Martinů — Overture for Orchestra, H. 345 Sergej Prokofjev — Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 63 Antonín Dvořák — Suite in A Major, Op. 98b, B. 190 Igor Stravinskij — The Firebird, suite (1919 version) performers Czech Philharmonic Elim Chan conductor Gil Shaham violin More all events festivals Dvořák Prague Festival 5. 9. 2026—23. 9. 2026