Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Sarasate's Gypsy Airs in the magnificent Smetana Hall of Prague's Municipal House.
The Smetana Hall is the most beautiful concert hall in Prague and the main hall of the Municipal House. Built in 1912 on the site of the former Royal Court, this Art Nouveau jewel — a blend of neo-Baroque, neo-Renaissance, Western and Oriental influences — is one of the main stages of the world-famous Prague Spring Festival. It was here that the independent Czechoslovak Republic was proclaimed in 1918.
Beneath its stained-glass ceiling, gilded lamps and magnificent organ, immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the Smetana Hall for an unforgettable musical evening in the heart of Prague.
Program
A. Vivaldi - The Four Seasons
Concerto No. 1 "Spring" Op. 8 RV 269 - Allegro / Largo / Allegro
Concerto No. 2 "Summer" Op. 8 RV 315 - Allegro ma non molto / Adagio / Presto
Concerto No. 3 "Autumn" Op. 8 RV 293 - Allegro / Adagio molto / Allegro
Concerto No. 4 "Winter" Op. 8 RV 297 - Allegro non molto / Largo / Allegro
J. Pachelbel - Canon in D
J. Brahms - Hungarian Dance No. 5
P. Sarasate - Gypsy Airs (Zigeunerweisen), Op. 20
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
Jan Mráček — concertmaster of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
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