Prague Spring music festival kicks off on Wednesday night

Now in its 65th year, the Prague Spring music festival is to kick off on Wednesday with the traditional commemorative act at Bedřich Smetana’s grave, a performance of Má Vlast or My Country by the Prague Philharmonic. The festival, which mostly focuses on classical music, will run until June 4th, and bring some 60 concerts and opera performances to the Czech capital. Performers include big names in classical music, such as Anne-Sophie Mutter, Pierre Bouleze and Andrew Previn, as well as newcomers. The festival will take place at venues such as Prague’s Rudolfinum, churches across the city but also some outdoor locations such as Old Town Square.