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Music connects, cultivates and uplifts

That is why we support the artistic growth of the Czech Philharmonic and associated organizations, preserving the tradition of Czech music, young talent and the development of love for music among general public.

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About us

The Czech Phil Foundation was jointly established in August 2023 by music lovers and friends of the Czech Philharmonic, Hana Dvořáková, Jiří Hašek, and Pavel Kysilka. Inspired by the longstanding tradition of Czech classical music and aware of the importance of music for education and cultivation of Czech society, as well as the potential of the Czech Philharmonic to be a first-class ambassador of Czech culture abroad, the founders decided—following the example of the world's best orchestras and philanthropic traditions—to bring to life a foundation as a permanent institution that will provide long-term maximum support in the following areas:

  • Artistic growth and organizational development of the Czech Philharmonic.
  • Artistic growth and organizational development of cultural organizations belonging to the Czech Philharmonic community.
  • Preservation of the artistic legacy of individuals who have contributed to the Czech Philharmonic.
  • Ensuring good conditions for the artistic growth and development of young musicians, composers, and conductors.
  • Fostering love for music in the public, especially among children and young people.
  • Development of additional initiatives that serve music in general, and particularly the global tradition of Czech music.

Foundation Bodies

Board of Directors


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Magdalena Souček

Chair of the Board of Directors,

former Managing Partner of EY in the Czech Republic, Board Member of several Czech and foreign companies

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Hana Dvořáková

Founder of the Foundation,

Scientist and Founder of the Experientia Foundation

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Jitka Dvořáková

former CEO of CZC.cz,

and senior manager of Mall Group; General Manager of Philips Consumer Electronics CEE

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Anna Fejérová

wife of former Chief Conductor of the Czech Philharmonic Jiří Bělohlávek

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Robert Hanč

Artistic Director of the Czech Philharmonic, and university lecturer

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Jiří Hašek

Founder of the Foundation,

Commercial Director of GZ Media a.s.

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Jiří Kejval

President of the Czech Olympic Committee,

Member of the International Olympic Committee, businessman, supporter of visual arts and music

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Pavel Kysilka

Founder of the Foundation,

President of the Smetana Litomyšl Festival, former CEO of Česká spořitelna and Executive Governor of the Czech National Bank

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David Mareček

CEO of the Czech Philharmonic

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Jan Sýkora

Investor, Partner Wood & Co.

Jozef Šepetka

Member of the Supervisory Board of J&T BANKA, a. s.

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Michal Medek

Business Development Director of the Czech Philharmonic

Director of Smetanova Litomyšl, o.p.s.

Supervisory Board


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Alan Rassaby

Chairman of the Supervisory Board,

coach, mentor, former General Counsel and Chief of Staff at Avast, Member of the Supervisory Board of the Vlček Family Foundation

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Monika Marečková

Managing Partner of RSM CZ,

expert in M&A and management consulting, Member of the Board of Directors of Centrum Paraple

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Ondřej Matyáš

Financial Director of the Czech Philharmonic,

Member of the Supervisory Board of People in Need, o.p.s.

Get involved

Become our donor

You too can contribute to the artistic development of the first Czech orchestra.

Become part of the philharmonic family, a club of people who care about cultural values and the transmission of Czech traditions, and experience with us the first successes of our rising talents.

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Contact

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Dagmar Caspe
Executive Director

info@czechphilfoundation.org

Czech Phil Foundation

Alšovo nábřeží 79/12
Praha 1 – Staré město
110 00 Praha 1

ID: 19584024

Bank details:
Česká spořitelna a.s.
6627536359/0800
(main bank account of the Czech Phil Foundation)

Bank details of "Jiří Bělohlávek Donor Fund":
6684504329/0800