The 78th Prague Spring International Music Festival kicked off on Friday evening with a performance of Bedřich Smetana’s symphonic poem My Country, conducted by the Czech conductor Tomáš Hanus. The event was attended by Czech President Petr Pavel and his wife Eva, who received a standing ovation.
The festival will continue on Saturday evening with a repeat of the opening concert. The festival will feature a variety of classical music performances from renowned international artists, as well as a selection of Czech composers.
The Prague Spring International Music Festival is one of the most prestigious classical music events in Europe, and has been held annually since 1946. It is a celebration of classical music and a chance for music lovers to experience some of the best performances from around the world.