Prague Proms: Vladimir Cosma in Concert

Prague Proms presents a once‑in‑a‑lifetime celebration of the maestro Vladimir Cosma, the composer who has shaped the soundtrack of generations with his unforgettable melodies. Born in Romania and nurtured on classical and jazz, Cosma found his true calling in France, where his music rose to international acclaim, earning two César Awards for “Diva” and “Dance Hall.” Over the years, he has crafted iconic scores for films such as *The Big Blonde with the Black Shoe*, *The Adventures of Rabbi Jacob*, *Little Wing*, *Little Leg*, *The Beast*, and many more. Now, after an eight‑year interlude, the legendary composer returns to the Prague festival, personally conducting his most celebrated film themes in the ornate Smetana Hall of the Municipal House. Expect to be swept away by classics and surprises alike: from the rousing “Eso es” of *The Ace of Aces* (1982) and the sultry “Jaguar” from *Le Jaguar* (1996) to the whimsical “Your Eyes” from *La Boum 2* (1982) and the heart‑warming “L’Amour en héritage” from *Mistral’s Daughter* (1984). Don’t miss the joyous “Hračka” (The Toy, 1976), the irreverent “The Idiot’s Dinner” (Le Dîner de cons, 1998), the thrilling “The Seventh Target” (La 7ème Cible, 1984), and the sweeping “Diva” (1981). Feel the pulse of “Maminčin zámek” (My Mother’s Castle, 1990), the gleeful “The Ball of the Troublemakers” (Le Bal des casse‑pieds, 1992), the dazzling “Greetings, Artist!” (Salut l'artiste, 1973), the playful “Křidýlko nebo stehýnko” (The Wing or the Thigh, 1976), the cinematic “Reality” from *The Party* (La Boum, 1980), and the nostalgic “The Big Blonde with the Black Shoe” (Le Grand Blond avec une chaussure noire, 1972). Cosma’s repertoire also includes the spirited “Náhradník” (The Race for Shallot, 1975), the evocative “The Animal” (L’Animal, 1977), and many others that have become inseparable from the films themselves. Join us for an evening of melodic storytelling, unforgettable tunes, and a living legacy performed by the composer himself.