Christmas with the best of the classics – Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach and Dvořák in the magnificent Smetana Hall of Prague's Municipal House.
This captivating concert brings together timeless masterpieces – Vivaldi's Sinfonia in G, Mozart's A Little Night Music, Handel's Largo from Serse, and beloved selections from Brahms, Pachelbel, Bach, Dvořák and Strauss – a diverse and enchanting journey through the rich history of classical music, performed in Prague's most beautiful concert hall.
Program
W. A. Mozart – A Little Night Music
G. F. Handel – Largo from Xerxes
A. Vivaldi – Sinfonia in G, RV 147
P. Mascagni – Intermezzo sinfonico
J. Brahms – Hungarian Dance No. 5
J. Pachelbel – Canon in D
J. S. Bach – Air on the G String
A. Dvořák – Largo from Symphony No. 9 in E minor "From the New World", Op. 95
A. Dvořák – Two Waltzes
J. Strauss – Pizzicato Polka
Performed by
Prague Music Chamber Orchestra (8-11 members)
This ensemble comprises renowned musicians who play in leading orchestras such as the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and the Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra. The Prague Music Chamber Orchestra excels with its unique, sophisticated sound and represents a highly valued form of interpretative art.
Soloists:
Vlastimil Kobrle – former concertmaster of the Suk Chamber Orchestra and soloist of the New Prague Collegium Radio Symphonists
Petr Zdvihal – concertmaster of the Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra
Ondřej Skopový – former member of the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra and second violinist of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, member of the Berg Chamber Orchestra, the Talich Chamber Orchestra and the Prague Collegium
Important Information
Duration: 60 minutes
Dress code: casual
Discounts: students (16-26 with a valid student card) and seniors (65+); children 6-15 at a reduced rate, children up to 5 are admitted free of charge