Open the 2026 season with us at an evening that is not merely a concert, but a journey of discovery. We bring to Prague’s Rudolfinum Gottlieb Wallisch, a piano virtuoso and professor at the Berlin University of the Arts, who has dedicated his career to one of the most noble missions imaginable—returning to the stage the music of composers persecuted by Nazism.
In the intimate atmosphere of Suk Hall, you will hear works marked by genius, jazz inspiration, and the turbulent fates of the first half of the 20th century.
This evening is devoted to composers whose work history attempted to erase. Gottlieb Wallisch, a specialist in this “music in exile,” has curated a program rich in contrast and emotion:
Austrian pianist Gottlieb Wallisch (b. 1978) is a well-established name in the world of music. He made his debut at the age of twelve at Vienna’s Musikverein, and since then his artistry has been applauded in venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York and Wigmore Hall in London. He has collaborated with legendary figures including Sir Neville Marriner and Kirill Petrenko.
Yet Wallisch is not only an interpreter of the classical canon. He is a passionate seeker. He systematically researches and records forgotten piano works from the 1920s and 1930s, including those by composers whose careers were cut short by the rise of Nazism. His interpretations are therefore not only technically flawless, but above all deeply informed and profoundly expressive.
For this repertoire, there is no better venue in Prague. Suk Hall at the Rudolfinum offers an immediate sense of closeness between artist and audience. Following its 2015 renovation, the hall boasts outstanding acoustics and an aesthetic that enhances the intimate character of a recital. With seating for just 192 listeners, you will not merely be spectators—you will become a direct part of the musical experience.
Accompanying Event: On February 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM, Gottlieb Wallisch will lead a masterclass for selected students at the Austrian Cultural Forum.
Experience world-class piano performance and discover music that still has something vital to say today.
