Slovak Philharmonic at the fountain
Works by Slovak and international composers will be played by the biggest Slovak fountain, popular film music included.
The open-air concert of the Slovak Philharmonic in an informal setting under the baton of chief conductor Daniel Raiskin will once again bring a taste of what you can experience in the Reduta concert hall throughout the year. The spectacular concert is free!
Exclusively for this occasion, BKIS will build a special stage with an area of almost 180 m2, on which more than 75 artists will be standing at one moment. The artistic experience will be enhanced by LED screens for the transmission of a full-value experience even for visitors in more remote parts of the square. Last year, 6,000 visitors attended the concert.
With this concert, the Bratislava Cultural and Information Center will complete the rich program of the 49th Bratislava Cultural Summer, which brings dozens of theater performances for children and adults in the Janko Kráľ Park, various events for all age groups at Biela 6, a musical program in the Klariska Concert Hall, themed walks and much more.
Not only during the cultural summer, BKIS makes available artistically valuable events that visitors can see on intimate stages, but also in large-capacity spaces.
The first of the two final events of the Bratislava Cultural Summer at the Fountain will be a performance by the Slovak National Folklore Ballet Lúčnica on 31 August.
Practical information:
How do I get to the venue (Freedom Square)?
We recommend using public transport, parking in the city centre is limited and charged. For information on parking policy, please visit www.paas.sk.
You can use public transport lines:
Bus Nos. 31, 39 and 94 to the Námestie slobody stop
Trolleybus No. 44 to the stop Presidential Garden / Office of the Government of the Slovak Republic
Tram No. 9 to the STU stop
Tram No. 1 to the STU / Government Office of the Slovak Republic stop
What will happen in case of bad weather?
We will monitor the weather forecast throughout the event. In case of an unfavourable forecast, we will inform you at the event and on social media about organizational changes or possible cancellation of the event.
Where can I find the toilets?
The mobile toilets will be accessible on the arrival walkway from the Government Office and from the Slovak Radio. There will also be toilets for people with mobility problems.
Will there be refreshments at the event?
During the event, there will be 3 foodtrucks located to the left of the main stage where you will be able to buy drinks and small snacks.
Concert program:
Ľudovít Rajter: Majáles ballet suite – 6. Čardáš
Ján Levoslav Bella: Augustin waltz
Ernő von Dohnányi: Symphonic minutes – 2. Rhapsody, 5. Rondo. Presto
Alexander Moyzes: Dances from Pohronia – 4. After work with music – People’s party
Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Italian capriccio, op. 45
Antonín Dvořák: Slovak Dance in G minor, Op. 46 no. 8
Klaus Badelt: Music from the film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
John Williams: Star Wars Suite – Main Title, The Imperial March
Ennio Morricone: Gabriel’s theme from the film The Mission
Felix Slováček Jr., saxophone
Waldir Avezedo: Amorada
Felix Slováček Jr., saxophone
