Benefit concert by Štěpán Rak

Guitar virtuoso, composer and teacher Štěpán Rak will celebrate his 81st birthday with a benefit concert in the Chapel of the Holy Cross on the grounds of the U Apolináře Maternity Hospital.

The concert will take place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., exactly on the artist's birthday. The location also has personal significance for Štěpán Rak. He was born in the U Apolináře maternity hospital building in 1945.

Visitors can expect an evening of classical guitar in the unique setting of the historic Chapel of the Holy Cross. Štěpán Rak is one of the most prominent figures on the Czech music scene. He is an emeritus professor at the Prague Academy of Performing Arts and has performed in dozens of countries during his career. In addition to his extraordinary technique, he is also known for his own compositions and distinctive concert performance.

Proceeds from the concert will be donated to support the perinatal palliative care program.

Tickets can be reserved via the QR code provided on the invitation.