We are venturing to Prague for 3 nights, arriving Monday, and hope to experience quality performances of gems by each of these masters, especially hoping to hear Smetana’s Moldive with a full orchestra. On the website, Pragueexperience.com, I see Pearls of Czech & World Class Music to be performed at the Lobcowicz Palace at Prague Castle and a Classical Concert at St Nicolas Curch in the Old Town Square. There is also the Chamber Music Concert at St Simon & St Jude Church.
In Vienna we experienced a very touristy production amidst a non-sophisticated audience (photos of concert hall, sleeping or talking during the performance, not applauding). The performance was a fine musical variety of offerings, musicians and vocalists in period costuming; quality music and engaging performances. Very disturbing to be amidst such disrespect for this gift of music. We don’t wish to repeat this kind of experience. We also purchased side view opera tickets where we could only see 1/3rd of the stage. The voices were stunningly beautiful, but seeing if the production in full view would have beeen worth added planning and expense.
Thank you for your recommendations and guidance.