When does the Coffee Concert No. 2 take place?

The concert starts on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 15:00.

Where is the event taking place?

The venue is Volkshaus Jena at Carl-Zeiß-Platz 15, 07743 Jena.

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets are available from 18 euros.

Who will perform at the concert?

The Jena Philharmonic and soprano Eva Hartová will perform under the direction and moderation of Johannes Klumpp.

Which works are on the program?

Among the works to be heard are those by Julius Fučík, Johann Strauss Son, Luigi Arditi, Bedřich Smetana, and Antonín Dvořák.

Can tickets be paid for in cash at the box office?

Cash payment is not possible when purchasing tickets at the box office in Volkshaus. Only card payment is accepted there.

Jena Philharmonic live in Jena

Name: Coffee Concert No. 2 of the Jena Philharmonic
Start: 2026-10-25T15:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-25T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Volkshaus Jena

From Prague to Vienna: An Afternoon Full of Waltzes, Operetta, and Great Emotions

On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Jena Philharmonic invites you to Coffee Concert No. 2 at Volkshaus Jena. Under the title »From Prague to Vienna«, the concert connects Bohemian dance joy with Viennese elegance and leads through a sound world that once shaped Europe's stages and ballrooms.

Viennese Lightness Meets Bohemian Vitality

Johann Strauss (Son) is at the center of the first part of the concert. His concert waltzes »Voices of Spring« and »Kiss Waltz« as well as the overture to »A Night in Venice« unfold that bouncy elegance that makes the Viennese sound unmistakable to this day. Additionally, Julius Fučík's triumphal march »Entrance of the Gladiators« resonates, whose distinctive orchestration opens the afternoon with festive brilliance.

Eva Hartová Brings Opera and Operetta to Shine

The soprano Eva Hartová, hailing from Prague, shapes the vocal highlights of the program. With arias and songs from opera and operetta, including »Frutti di mare!« from »A Night in Venice«, Luigi Arditi's concert waltz »Il Bacio«, and Rusalka's famous aria »Měsíčku na nebi hlubokém«, she combines lyrical arcs with virtuoso stage performance.

Musical Bridges Between Prague and Vienna

After the intermission, the concert opens up to the Bohemian music tradition. Bedřich Smetana's overture to »The Bartered Bride« and an aria from »The Kiss« encounter Antonín Dvořák's »Prague Waltz«, Rusalka's song, and a spirited excerpt from the »Slavonic Dances«. Dance rhythms, warm string colors, and expressive melodies make the cultural connections between both music metropolises audible.

Conducting, Moderation, and Immediate Live Atmosphere

Johannes Klumpp conducts and moderates the concert. His conducting brings the orchestra, soprano, and the changing characters of waltz, operetta, and opera together for a varied concert experience. Thus, a festive live atmosphere with musical elegance, colorful acoustics, and vibrant audience mood is created at Volkshaus Jena.

Conclusion: Classics with Charm and Movement

The Coffee Concert No. 2 promises a delightful afternoon of Viennese charm, Prague melodics, and grand romantic tonality. Those who wish to experience waltzes, operetta melodies, and colorful orchestral music live will find the right concert moment at Volkshaus Jena. Secure your tickets now and musically travel from Prague to Vienna.