Mozarteum Site of events

Mozarteum, a commercial, office and apartment house located on Jungmann Street 30 in Prague 1 - New Town, is an important cultural monument built in the style of geometric modernity. Since 1967 it has been protected as a cultural monument and stands in the place of former medieval houses, which gives it historical depth. The house was ceremoniously opened in 1913 with the performance of Emma Destiny and has since served as a place for public performances, concerts and other cultural events.

The emergence of Mozarteum is closely linked to the historical context of the early 20th century, when Europe faced tensions leading to the First World War. Modern architecture and art developed in Bohemia at the time. The architect Jan Kotera worked out a project of new construction for music publishers Ismímír Urbánek and his wife Kristina, which was carried out by builder František Troníček in 1913. The house contains a concert hall with a capacity of 400 listeners, which highlights its cultural importance.

The Mozarteum architecture is characteristic of geometric modernity. The floor plan of the house is divided into a five-storey street wing and a two-track courtyard wing, connected by a corridor and staircase. The triple five-story road to the street has a grey stone and stucco facade with two pillars decorated with allegorical figures of Orpheus and Eurydice by Jan Štursa. The wing to the Franciscan garden has a smooth facade with a scenic terrace on the roof.

Since its inception, Mozarteum has been a place for fairs and cultural events. The opening ceremony in 1913 included the performance of Emma Destiny, later the Czech quartet, Arthur Rubenstein and Teresa Carreno appeared. A public presentation of the quarter piano took place at the festival for contemporary music. After 1991, the concert hall was reconstructed after use as a recording studio of the Supraphon company.

Currently, the building is the restituted property of the heirs of the family of Izmír Urbanka, including photographer Gabriel Urbanek. On the ground floor, there is a shop called Clock Gallery and a shop for apartment accessories Le Pattio. On the first floor there is a lecture hall Clock Gallery with a collection of time instruments and a library of owners of the clock shop, art historians Jan Štěpánek and Patrik Parizka.

Mozarteum is today more than just a monument; It's a living cultural space that connects the past to the present. Its history and architecture make it an exceptional destination for visitors to Prague who want to discover less well known pages of the capital. Visiting this place offers an opportunity to appreciate the rich history and cultural heritage that Mozarteum represents.