Czech
Philharmonic
& Pierre-Laurent Aimard

Castle Courtyard

2.

July 2025
18:00

1. July 2025

One of the most respected pianists of today performing a magnificent piano concerto, the second set of Slavonic Dances, and the essential Bedřich Smetana performed by the Czech Philharmonic and Tomáš Netopil.

programme

Bedřich Smetana:
The Two Widows – Overture to the Opera

Maurice Ravel:
Piano Concerto in G major
I. Allegramente
II. Adagio assai
III. Presto

Antonín Dvořák:
Slavonic Dances, Op. 72, Set II

performers

Pierre-Laurent Aimard – piano
Czech Philharmonic
– partner orchestra of the festival
Conductor Tomáš Netopil

photogallery

venue / Castle Courtyard

Each year, this courtyard, with its excellent acoustics and open arcades reminiscent of theater boxes, turns into a concert hall under the stars.

tickets

in a discounted package

2 Czech Philharmonic concerts with 20% discount

Overture at 5.00pm, Castle Brewery
1 intermission
Estimated end at 7.45pm

ticket includes

Festival bus line
Hradec Králové - Pardubice - Holice - Vysoké Mýto - Litomyšl
BusLine's festival bus will take ticket holders to all evening performances on the main stage and back again after the show.
...timetable and other information
Reservations at: +420 461 616 070,
available until capacity is reached.
Shuttle service
We offer free transport for festival ticket holders from accommodation facilities within 20 km around Litomyšl and from the train station in Česká Třebová.
Reservations at: +420 461 616 070,
available until capacity is reached.

frequently asked questions

Wheelchairs
We want to do everything possible to make things easy for people in wheelchairs. To purchase tickets, please contact our ticket sales department:
nazdravetska@smetanovalitomysl.cz, +420 602 457 338
Which way to the Castle Riding Hall?
The Castle Riding Hall is located in the upper part of the first castle courtyard near the fountain.

performers

frequently asked questions

Festival bus line
Hradec Králové – Pardubice – Holice – Vysoké Mýto – Litomyšl
BusLine’s festival bus will take ticket holders to all evening performances on the main stage and back again after the show.
…timetable and other information
Reservations at: +420 461 616 070,
available until capacity is reached.
Shuttle service
We offer free transport for festival ticket holders from accommodation facilities within 20 km around Litomyšl and from the train station in Česká Třebová.
Reservations at: +420 461 616 070,
available until capacity is reached.