The Best of Gershwin

Highlights

• Attend a concert at the wonderful Spanish Synagogue in Prague.

• Hear the most famous jazz melodies in a unique historical setting.

Main description

The Spanish Synagogue lies in the heart of Prague’s Jewish Quarter and is noted for its unique architecture, which blends Arabian and Andalusian influences. The whole building is profusely decorated with arabesque patterns, and the large hall, glittering with gold, adds a fairy-tale atmosphere to a concert.

Lovers of musicals are in for a treat at the Best of Gershwin Concert. You’ll hear the biggest classics from the most famous composer, such as Summertime, An American in Paris, and other hits from My Fair Lady, West Side Story, etc.

George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue

An American in Paris

Someone to Watch Over Me

The Man I Love

Swanee

Strike Up The Band

’S Wonderful

Oh, Lady Be Good

Summertime

I Got Rhythm

Somebody Loves Me

Frederick Loewe: My Fair Lady

Anton Rubinstein: Melody

Leroy Anderson: Plink Plank, Plunk

Jerome Kern: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

Ol’ Man River

Performed by Czech Collegium, including soloists.

Before you go

• In winter, concerts start at 5:30 p.m.; in summer at 7 p.m.

• The programme may be subject to minor alterations.

• The seats in the theatre aren’t numbered. We therefore recommend arriving at least 20 minutes beforehand to guarantee a good position.