Ensemble Modern’s second concert at the Prague Spring finds essential inspiration in the cultures of the Far East, whether in the work by Prague Offspring Composer-in-Residence 2026 Unsuk Chin, with its mysterious title Gougalōn, or in the composition by Ondřej Adámek, Chamber Nôise. Within its breathtaking, imaginative world of sound, Gougalōn conveys the unique atmosphere of Seoul marketplaces during the 1960s, which is also reflected in the somewhat bizarre titles of certain movements, such as Lament of the Bald Singer or The Grinning Fortune Teller with the False Teeth. Ondřej Adámek in his piece draws on his own vision of Japan’s Noh and Bunraku theatre, which he recasts into a colourful and dynamic musical dialogue between the double bass and the cello, supported by theatre elements and dramatic effects. The evening will also feature four world premieres of works by Czech and Slovak composers, commissioned by the Prague Spring. The festival on this occasion approached Michaela Antalová, winner of Reading Lessons 2025 Tobiáš Horváth, Patrik Kako and Jiří Kadeřábek. More all events festivals Prague Spring Festival 12. 5. 2026—4. 6. 2026