On their new album, conductor Jakub Hrůša and the Bamberger Symphoniker explore the six symphonies of Czech composer Bohuslav Martinů – one of the 20th century’s finest symphonic cycles. Composed during the composer’s American exile, these mature works encompass...
Jakub Hrůša has been named Artist of the Year at the 2026 International Classical Music Awards. This honour follows his being named Musical America’s 2026 Artist of the Year in December. The Bamberger Symphoniker also received a Special Achievement Award. The winners...
Jakub Hrůša is honored as Musical America’s Conductor of the Year 2026. They write, “Jakub Hrůša has built a reputation based not only on his exceptional technique, but also on the musicality and intensity of his interpretations. The Czech conductor has led many of...
Jakub Hrůša has launched his tenure as Music Director of The Royal Opera to great acclaim with Oliver Mears’ new production of Puccini’s Tosca. Starring Anna Netrebko in the title role, Tosca also stars Freddie De Tommaso as Mario Cavaradossi and Gerald Finely as...
Jakub Hrůša will become the Czech Philharmonic’s Chief Conductor and Music Director from September 2028. His initial contract is for five years, with both parties seeing the appointment as the beginning of a long-term relationship and expecting that they will wish to...
