BRIDGES OF TIME – PRAHA & KJÓTO 1996–2026

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 dignifiedly 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.

We are honored to have Mr. Yoshimi Óshima—Professor Emeritus at Kyoto City University of Arts—performing at the concert.
The concert is being held with the support of our partner university, Kyoto City University of Arts.

Concert Program:

Antonín Rejcha (1770–1836)
Sonata in D major, Op. 103, for flute and harpsichord
1. Lento. Allegro non troppo
2. Lento
3. Finale. 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)