On Thursday, 27 August 2026, a benefit concert by the Slovak Philharmonic was held under the auspices of the Office of the President of the Slovak Republic, bringing together a rich musical tradition and support for a new generation of artists.
This exceptional summer evening of music took place in the historic setting of the Grassalkovich Garden in the heart of Bratislava. Its charitable mission built on the success of last year’s inaugural event. Thanks to the cooperation between the Slovak Philharmonic and the Office of the President of the Slovak Republic—and above all to the generosity of the invited guests—the first concert raised €12,450.
This year, the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra and the Slovak Philharmonic Choir performed without a fee. They were joined by talented young musicians, violinist Naoto Šereš and flautist Ajna Marosz. The open-air concert programme was further enhanced by outstanding performances from renowned soloists, soprano Mária Porubčinová and trumpeter Kamil Barciok. The second half of the concert featured popular music from Slovak and international film classics.
The main supporter of this year’s concert was HARMONY, a member of SHP Group. Through its support, the brand also contributed to efforts to establish a lasting tradition of cultural events in Bratislava and to create opportunities for young musical talents to develop and grow artistically.
