Passing of Musicologist Jitka Fukačová
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of musicologist and long‑time radio editor Dr Jitka Fukačová→ More
European premiere of the first version of the opera Mariken de Nimègue
The Prague Symphony Orchestra FOK and the Prague Philharmonic Choir present the European premiere of the newly discovered first version of the opera Mariken of Nimègue conducted by Tomáš Netopil.→ More
Martinů fest Polička 2026
We invite you to the 29th edition of the traditional Martinů Fest Polička, which will take place from May 15 to 30, 2026, in the composer’s hometown.→ More
Lecture by Aleš Březina | From MartinWHO to MartinWOW
Thursday 7 May 2026. Aleš Březina will give a lecture at the University of Ljubljana on how the reception of the composer’s work has evolved from the 20th century to the present day.→ More
Martinů at the Prague Spring Festival 2026
Saturday 16 May 2026. The Smetana Trio will perform Bohuslav Martinů’s Piano Trio No. 2 in D minor at the Prague Spring.→ More
PHOTO GALLERY: Exhibition opening on April 8 at the Prague Conservatory
On Wednesday, 8 April 2026, the opening of the travelling exhibition "Martinů Walks Through Prague" took place. Have a look at our photo gallery.→ More
The Opening of the Springs, performed by the Bajkalská Music School
Saturday 18 April 2026. Gala concert by the Prague 10 Music School at the Concert Hall of the Prague Conservatory.→ More
Bohuslav Martinů Days 2026 | Prologue at the Elbphilharmonie
Thursday 16 April 2026 already tomorrow!!!. The festival Prologue crosses borders and fills the Elbe Philharmonic Hall with music.→ More
Martinů Walks Through Prague | Exhibition opening 8. 4. 2026
Wednesday 8 April 2026. The exhibition marking the 30th anniversary of Bohuslav Martinu Institute will be available at the Pálffy Palace of the Prague Conservatory.→ More
Avant-Garde | Ballet Evening
Saturday 21 March 2026. Choreography by Marco Goecke to the music of Martinů's Double Concerto for two string orchestras, piano and timpani.→ More
Chamber Opera of JAMU | The Marriage
Saturday 21 March 2026. The Chamber Opera of JAMU presents the premiere of Martinů’s comic opera The Marriage.→ More
Pavel Haas Quartet | String Quartet No. 5 in New York
Thursday 12 March 2026. The Pavel Haas Quartet will present an exclusively Czech program: Dvořák's last quartet along with works by Martinů and Kaprálová.→ More
Jakub Hrůša | Symphony No. 3 in Cleveland
On 7 and 8 March 2026 Jakub Hrůša and the Cleveland Orchestra will perform Martinů's Third Symphony.→ More
James Conlon conducts the Double Concerto by Martinů in Los Angeles
James Conlon conducts the Double Concerto by Bohuslav Martinů in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 7, 2026, featuring also works by Antonín Dvořák and Vítězslava Kaprálová. Pre-concert talk at 6 pm will held with Adam Millstein, James Conlon, and Michael Beckerman, dean of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.→ More
Martinů Quartet | Hommage to Bohuslav Martinů
Tuesday 17 February 2026. As part of the international chamber music courses Playwip, there will be a special concert by the Martinů Quartet, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.→ More
A new double issue of Martinů Revue has been published
A new double issue of the scholarly journal Martinů Revue (2–3/2025) has been published. Among other themes, it is dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Bohuslav Martinů Institute. The issue offers a wide thematic range of articles mapping not only the personality and work of Bohuslav Martinů, but also current trends in Martinů scholarship and performance practice.→ More
String Quartet Biennale Amsterdam | Aleš Březina | Pavel Haas Quartet
String Quartet Biennale Amsterdam, Tuesday 27 January 2026. The Pavel Haas Quartet will devote an entire concert to the works of Bohuslav Martinů, performing three of his quartets: the third, fifth and seventh.→ More
Documentary Kaprálová hits cinemas
A new documentary by director Petr Záruba commemorates the exceptional talent of composer and conductor Vítězslava Kaprálová.→ More
ICMA award for Pavel Haas Quartet and Jakub Hrůša
The jury of the International Classical Music Awards (ICMA) has announced the winners for 2026.→ More
New book: Bohuslav Martinů Institute 1995 - 2025
A new publication mapping 30 years of activity at the Bohuslav Martinů Institute is now available.→ More
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