The Best of Classics
Immerse yourself in the best of classical music with this captivating concert featuring timeless masterpieces such as Vivaldi's Sinfonia in G, Mozart's A Little Night Music, Handel's Largo from Opera Serse, and selections from Brahms, Pachelbel, Bach, Dvorak, and Strauss, offering a diverse and enchanting journey through the rich history of classical music.
The venue is Smetana Hall, Prague's most beautiful concert hall, and the Municipal House's main hall.
Program
W. A. Mozart: A Little Night Music, KV 516
G. F. Handel: Largo from Opera Serse /Xerxes/ (The King in Love)
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
A. Dvorak: Largo from the Symphony, No.9 e minor Op.95, From The New World
A. Dvorak: 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, a former concertmaster in the Suk Chamber Orchestra and a soloist in the New Prague Collegium Radio Symphonists
Petr Zdvihal, a concertmaster in the Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra
Ondrej Skopovy, a former member of the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra and the second violinist in the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, a member of the Prague Royal Orchestra, the Berg Chamber Orchestra, the Talich Chamber Orchestra, and the Prague Collegium.
Note
Duration: 60 minutes
Dress code: Casual
Senior citizen discount: over 65 years
Student discount: 11 - 26 years old with a valid student identification card
Children under 10 are admitted free of charge.
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Oct 5 SaturdayBeethoven and Mozart in the Municipal House
Time: 17:00
Municipal House (Obecní dům), Smetana hall -
Oct 5 SaturdayVivaldi - The Four Seasons, Sarasate - Gypsy Airs op. 20
Time: 20:00
Municipal House (Obecní dům), Smetana hall -
Oct 8 TuesdayThe Best of Classics
Time: 20:00
Municipal House (Obecní dům), Smetana hall -
Oct 12 SaturdayMusic From Movies
Time: 20:00
Municipal House (Obecní dům), Smetana hall -
Oct 17 ThursdayThe Best of Classics
Time: 20:00
Municipal House (Obecní dům), Smetana hall -
Oct 18 FridayVivaldi - The Four Seasons, Sarasate - Gypsy Airs op. 20
Time: 20:00
Municipal House (Obecní dům), Smetana hall -
Oct 19 SaturdayDvorak - Symphony No. 9 "From the New World", 60 musicians on stage
Time: 20:00
Municipal House (Obecní dům), Smetana hall -
Oct 25 FridayStrauss, Mozart, Dvorak & Opera with Ballet
Time: 20:00
Municipal House (Obecní dům), Smetana hall