MOSTY ČASU – PRAHA & KJÓTO 1996–2026

The "Time Bridges - Prague & Kyoto 1996-2026" project is a celebratory concert organized by the Music and Dance Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, which will take place on May 30, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. in the B. Martinů Hall. The concert is conceived as a representative cultural event for the 30th anniversary of the partnership between the capital city of Prague and the city of Kyoto.

This is an exceptional artistic and social project, the aim of which is to honorably commemorate the long-term friendly relations between the Czech Republic and Japan, or between their historical and cultural centers - Prague and Kyoto. The project connects top performers from both countries, symbolically and factually thus creating a "bridge" between cultures, traditions and time epochs.

From 6:00 p.m., the opening of a joint exhibition of calligrapher Mari Kučera (Japanese calligraphy) and photographer Petr Borovička (photographs of the city of Kyoto) will take place in HAMU's Respirium. The opening of the exhibition will take place as an accompanying program to the concert Bridges of Time Prague – Kyoto.

Concert program:

Antonín Rejcha (1770–1836)
Sonata in D major, op.103 for flute and hammered piano
1. Slow down. Allegro non troppo
2. Lento
3. Final. Allegro vivace
Yoshimi Óshima, Jaroslav Tůma

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Sonata No. 3 in C major for solo violin, BWV 1005
2. Largo
3. Allegro Assai
Riko Nakagawa

Kazuo Fukushima (1930–2023)
Mei for solo flute
Yoshimi Óshima

Johann Sebastian Bach
Sonata in B minor for flute and obbligato harpsichord, BWV 1030
1. Andante
2. Largo e dulce
3. Presto
Yoshimi Óshima, Jaroslav Tůma

(the concert is without a break)

(Visual of the event - photo by Petr Borovička)


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The project “Bridges of Time – Prague & Kyoto 1996–2026” is a gala concert organized by the Faculty of Music and Dance of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, which will take place on May 30, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the Martinů Hall. The concert is conceived as a prestigious cultural event marking the 30th anniversary of the partnership between the City of Prague and the City of Kyoto.

This is an exceptional artistic and social project aimed at dignified commemorating the long-standing friendly relations between the Czech Republic and Japan, specifically between their historical and cultural centers—Prague and Kyoto. The project brings together top-tier performers from both countries, symbolically and practically creating a “bridge” between cultures, traditions, and historical eras.

Starting at 6:00 PM, the HAMU Respirium will host the opening of a joint exhibition by calligrapher Mari Kučera (Japanese calligraphy) and photographer Petr Borovička (photographs of the city of Kyoto). The exhibition opening will serve as a supporting program for the Bridges of Time: Prague – Kyoto concert.


Concert Program:

Antonín Rejcha (1770–1836)
Sonata in D major, Op. 103, for flute and harpsichord
1. Slow down. Allegro non troppo
2. Lento
3. Final. Allegro vivace
Yoshimi Óshima, Jaroslav Tůma

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Sonata No. 3 in C major for solo violin, BWV 1005
2. Largo
3. Allegro Assai
Riko Nakagawa

Kazuo Fukushima (1930–2023)
Mei for solo flute
Yoshimi Óshima

Johann Sebastian Bach
Sonata in B minor for flute and obbligato harpsichord, BWV 1030
1. Andante
2. Largo e dulce
3. Presto
Yoshimi Óshima, Jaroslav Tůma

(The concert is without break)

(Event visuals – photographs by Petr Borovička)