Bílá Hora v Praze

Cyklus tří koncertů propojuje různé hudební světy, od barokní meditace až po současnou tvorbu.

Zahajovací recitál "Křižovatky tónů" (16. května 2026 od 16:20) rozevírá dialog staletí – od Heinricha Ignaze Franze Bibera přes G.Bacewicz až po S. Prokofjeva.

Červencový večer (1. července 2026 v 19:00) přináší čistotu a eleganci capriccií Františka Bendy, zatímco srpnový program "Nebeské ptactvo" (15. srpna 2026 od 16:20) okouzlí barokní fantazií inspirovanou přírodou a dialogem houslí a cembala.

Tento ročník není jen koncertní řadou – je pozváním ke ztišení, k naslouchání i k setkání s hudbou v prostoru, který ji povznáší. Přijďte zažít chvíle, kdy se čas na okamžik zastaví...

This year's "Music in Churches" festival invites listeners into the extraordinary atmosphere of a Baroque pilgrimage site, whose unique genius loci was shaped by the visionary architect Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel.
This series of three concerts bridges various musical worlds, ranging from Baroque meditations to contemporary works.
The opening recital "Crossroads of Tones" (May 16, 2026, at 4:20 p.m.)opens a dialogue spanning centuries—from Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber through G. Bacewicz to S. Prokofiev.
The July evening (July 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM) brings the purity and elegance of František Benda's capriccios, while the August program "Heavenly Birds" (August 15, 2026, at 4:20 PM) enchants with a Baroque fantasy inspired by nature and the dialogue between violin and harpsichord.
This year's series is not just a concert series—it is an invitation to quiet down, to listen, and to encounter music in a space that elevates it. Come experience moments when time stands still for a moment...May 16, 2026 - Saturday at 4:20 p.m.
RECITAL PROGRAM - "CROSSROADS OF TONES: A DIALOGUE OF CENTURIES AND CULTURES"

- Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber (1644-1704) - Rosary Sonata No. 16 - "Passacaglia - Guardian Angel"
- Grażyna Bacewicz (1909–1969) - Kaprys Polski
- Ondřej Kukal (*1964) - Late Hour
- Igor Loboda (*1956) - Requiem
- Sergei Prokofiev (1891–1953) - Sonata for Solo Violin (marking the 135th anniversary of his birth)
Performer: Marie Magdalena Fuxová (solo violin)July 1, 2026 - Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
FRANTIŠEK BENDA (1709–1786) an outstanding violinist and composer who also became famous as one of the finest violin teachers
- Capriccios for Solo Violin – selection
violin: Marie Magdalena FuxováAugust 15, 2026 – Saturday – 4:20 p.m.
Concert program "HEAVENLY BIRDS"
Performers: Marie Magdalena Fuxová (violin), Helene Lerch (harpsichord)
Program: Baroque compositions inspired by bird motifs – Biber, Fontana, Schmelzer, Couperin, Matteis, Daquin, Walther

Next concert: 15 August 2026, 4.20 pm

„HEAVENLY BIRDS”

Birdsong, fantasy and the poetry of Baroque music

A tribute to Saint Francis of Assisi

Saint Francis of Assisi found in nature a reflection of God's beauty. To him, birds were not merely part of the landscape, but living beings whose song is a ceaseless praise of the Creator. Their flight became a symbol of joy, trust and inner freedom.

The concert *Heavenly Birds* invites listeners into a world where music and nature intertwine. Baroque composers demonstrated extraordinary imagination in capturing the voices of birds and their flight. Yet this was not merely a virtuoso imitation of nature – for them, birdsong was a reflection of the harmony of the created world.

Biber's *Sonata Representativa* brings to life the songs of the nightingale, the cuckoo, the frog and the cat with extraordinary musical ingenuity. Schmelzer, Walther and Daquin pay homage to the cuckoo, whose characteristic call inspired composers across Europe. Couperin's *Les Barricades Mystérieuses* opens up a space for quiet contemplation, whilst Matteis's compositions bring the elegance, imagination and virtuosity of Baroque art to the fore.

Just as St Francis urged people to learn to listen to the voices of creation, this concert too invites us to listen attentively. Behind the bird motifs lies something deeper – a joy in life, a sense of wonder at the beauty of the world, and a longing for harmony that transcends human words.

May this evening be a moment when music becomes listening, and birdsong a silent prayer of praise