Programme

For musicians, the name Schumann instantly evokes the image of Robert Schumann—a brilliant composer, writer, and a leading figure of the Romantic era. But this year, the Dvořák Prague Festival pays tribute not only to his music but also to a broader artistic legacy—one that includes Clara Schumann, an extraordinary pianist and composer in her own right. Robert and Clara Schumann played a crucial role in the life of Johannes Brahms, one of Antonín Dvořák’s closest artistic friends. Their influence is reflected in this year’s programme, which features Robert Schumann’s piano, cello, and the rarely performed violin concerto, alongside Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto, a work that speaks to her exceptional artistry. Together, Robert and Clara formed a creative partnership that left an indelible mark on European music—a bond that was as artistically fruitful as it was personally complex. Their presence at this year’s festival follows in the footsteps of previous Dvořák Prague Festival performances dedicated to the concertos of Antonín Dvořák, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and Johannes Brahms.