Matyáš Novák, Smetana 200 years

Matyáš Novák was born in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic. He began studying piano and violin at the age of five. Novák graduated from the Imola International Piano Academy in 2022, where he studied with Boris Petrushansky.

He has previously studied at the Pardubice Conservatoire in the Czech Republic under Jitka Fowler Fraňková. Currently, Novák is attending the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, in the class led by Professor Ivan Klánský.

Program

Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884)

Czech Dances, Book II

1. Furiant

2. Little Hen

3. Oats

4. The Bear

5. Little Onion

6. Stomp Dance

7. The Lancer

8. Stepping Round

9. Neighbours´ Dance

10. Jumping Dance

Franz Liszt (1811-1886)

Cantique d´amour, S. 173, No. 10

Oh Lieb, so lang du lieben kannst, S. 541, No. 3

Ballade No 2, S. 171

Bedřich Smetana / Matyáš Novák

The Moldau (piano transcription)

Practical Information

It will be possible to buy tickets for each individual concert at the entrance on the day of the concert, subject to availability.

The concerts last approximately one hour.

The concert ticket also includes entrance to the museum and Grieg's villa.

The museum is open as usual, offering guided tours of the villa, a free audio guide for the outdoor areas, a café, and exhibitions.