This year marks the 220th anniversary of the birth and the 170th anniversary of the death of J. K. Mertz, a native of Bratislava and one of the most significant guitarists and composers of early Romantic guitar music. On Tuesday, June 23, at 7:00 p.m., the Klarisky Concert Hall will be taken over by artists who have dedicated their artistic lives to Mertz's music -- RAPHAELLA SMITS, PAVEL STEIDL and PETRA POLÁČKOVÁ, together with Slovak performers MARTIN KRAJČO and MATÚŠ ŠIMKO. The J. K. Mertz Gala concert will be a tribute to the composer whose work, thanks in part to these artists, has been embraced by the entire guitar world.
23. 6. 2026, 19:00, Klarisky Concert Hall, Bratislava
TICKETS
https://www.ticketportal.sk/event/J-K-MERTZ-GALA?idpartner=536
and one hour before each concert at the venue.
The concert is part of the 50th J. K. Mertz Guitar Festival.
For more information, visit the event website: www.jkmertz.com
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The programme and performers may be subject to change.
23. 6. 2026, 19:00, Klarisky Concert Hall, Bratislava
TICKETS
https://www.ticketportal.sk/event/J-K-MERTZ-GALA?idpartner=536
and one hour before each concert at the venue.
The concert is part of the 50th J. K. Mertz Guitar Festival.
For more information, visit the event website: www.jkmertz.com
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (mertzguitarfestival)
The programme and performers may be subject to change.
Performers:
Raphaella SMITS (BE)
Pavel STEIDL, Petra POLÁČKOVÁ (CZ)
Martin KRAJČO guitar, Matúš ŠIMKO tenor (SK)
ORGANIZERS:
Spoločnosť J. K. Mertza, Bratislavské kultúrne a informačné stredisko
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