PRAGUE, Czech Republic — The renowned Czech Philharmonic has officially announced the appointment of Jakub Hr?ša as its upcoming chief conductor and music director. He is set to take over the position in 2028 and serve an initial term of five years. This new role will see Hr?ša succeeding Semyon Bychkov, who began his tenure with the orchestra in the 2018-19 season. Hr?ša expressed his excitement and gratitude, stating that he is “overjoyed and deeply honored” by the opportunity.
Currently, the 43-year-old maestro holds the position of chief conductor at the Bamberg Symphony in Germany. Additionally, he is poised to take on responsibilities as the music director of the Royal Opera House in London starting in September of this year. Hr?ša’s extensive experience includes conducting engagements with prominent ensembles such as the Vienna Philharmonic, Berlin Philharmonic, and New York Philharmonic. His association with the Czech Philharmonic is not new, as he has been its principal guest conductor since 2018.
His accomplishments in the field of music have been recognized internationally, having been awarded the prestigious Opus Klassik title of conductor of the year in 2023. Hr?ša’s upcoming leadership with the Czech Philharmonic is highly anticipated within the classical music community.