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Conductor Christoph Eschenbach brings style and sophistication to a freewheeling finale to this year's festival, ending with Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.

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02 Jun 2023

Prague Spring closes with a class act

Von Frank Kuznik

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Tomáš Hanus and Welsh National Opera offer a bracing opening for Prague Spring

Von Frank Kuznik, 12 Mai 2023

Tomáš Hanus and the Welsh National Opera Orchestra offer a convincing demonstration of why Czech conductors are making a splash abroad.

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12 Mai 2023

Welsh National Opera offers a bracing opening for Prague Spring

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All glitter without any real gold: a flat finish to Prague Spring

Von Frank Kuznik, 03 Juni 2022

An uncharacteristically weak showing by Andris Nelsons and the Vienna Philharmonic took the air out of an otherwise impressive year for the festival.

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03 Jun 2022

All glitter without any real gold: a flat finish to Prague Spring

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A compelling voice from the New World: David Robertson at Prague Spring

Von Frank Kuznik, 20 Mai 2022

Leading the Czech Philharmonic in a sampling of works by Charles Ives, Robertson built a bridge between Old World sensibilities and contemporary musical ideas.

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20 Mai 2022

Compelling voice from the New World: David Robertson at Prague Spring

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Prague

Mark Wigglesworth and the Czech Phil offer a bright finale at Prague Spring

Von Frank Kuznik, 03 Juni 2021

Czech tenor Petr Nekoranec adds luster to a performance attuned to troubled times.

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03 Jun 2021

Czech Phil offers a bright finale at Prague Spring

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Prague

A modern mash-up at Prague Spring

Von Frank Kuznik, 30 Mai 2021

Pop star Angélique Kidjo joins Dennis Russell Davies and the Brno Philharmonic for vibrant performances of Adams and Glass.

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30 Mai 2021

A modern mash-up at Prague Spring

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Prague

An inspirational opener at Prague Spring

Von Frank Kuznik, 12 Mai 2021

In keeping with the festival's tradition of persevering through adversity, organizers turned a pandemic-imposed restriction to their advantage.

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12 Mai 2021

An inspirational opener at Prague Spring

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Prague

A flat finish for Prague Spring

Von Frank Kuznik, 04 Juni 2019

Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse lets the air out of a promising program and a Czech classic.

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04 Jun 2019

A flat finish for Prague Spring

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Prague

Prague Spring's Spanish heart

Von Frank Kuznik, 30 Mai 2019

A four-year sojourn is brought to a brilliant finish by Orquestra de Cadaqués.

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30 Mai 2019

Prague Spring's Spanish heart

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Camille Thomas et les touches tchèques de la musique

Von Jean Landras, 06 Januar 2019

Placé sous le signe des célébrations du centenaire de l'indépendance du pays, le festival « Les touches tchèques de la musique » s'est achevé ce dimanche sur un concert mettant à l'honneur la violoncelliste Camille Thomas.

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06 Jan 2019

Camille Thomas et les touches tchèques de la musique

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Prague

A proud, cataclysmic conclusion at Prague Spring

Von Frank Kuznik, 03 Juni 2018

The venerable festival recaps and renews 100 years of Czechoslovak music with an outsized flourish from Slovak Philharmonic.

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03 Jun 2018

A proud, cataclysmic conclusion at Prague Spring

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Prague

At Prague Spring, a light tribute to a heavyweight

Von Frank Kuznik, 25 Mai 2018

The Czech Philharmonic goes pops for a night to honor the life and legacy of Leonard Bernstein.

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25 Mai 2018

At Prague Spring, a light tribute to a heavyweight

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Prague

A powerful commemoration at Prague Spring

Von Frank Kuznik, 14 Mai 2018

History was never more relevant than in this musical observance of a modern political milestone.

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14 Mai 2018

A powerful commemoration at Prague Spring

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Prague

Prague Spring finishes with a stirring farewell

Von Frank Kuznik, 02 Juni 2017

Krzysztof Penderecki leads a masterful performance and powerful tribute to Jiří Bělohlávek.

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02 Jun 2017

Prague Spring finishes with a stirring farewell

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Prague

At Prague Spring, a legacy comes home

Von Frank Kuznik, 19 Mai 2017

A superstar soloist helps the Toronto Symphony Orchestra offer a telling tribute to Czech conductor Karel Ančerl.

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19 Mai 2017

At Prague Spring, a legacy comes home

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Prague

A crashing disappointment to open Prague Spring

Von Frank Kuznik, 12 Mai 2017

Big names brought a big sound but not much else to the traditional performance of Smetana's Má vlast.

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12 Mai 2017

A crashing disappointment to open Prague Spring

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Prague

A fresh, familiar finish for Prague Spring

Von Frank Kuznik, 04 Juni 2016

Conductor Tomáš Netopil reprises the spirit of the festival and adds a modern burnish with an energetic performance of a smart, satisfying program.

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04 Jun 2016

A fresh, familiar finish for Prague Spring

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Prague

Soloist Shaham outshines Singapore Symphony in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik, 29 Mai 2016

Playing in a premier Western venue with violin virtuoso Gil Shaham, the Eastern orchestra seems not quite ready for prime time.

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29 Mai 2016

Soloist Shaham outshines Singapore Symphony

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Prague

Prague Spring reveals the BBC Symphony's split personality

Von Frank Kuznik, 25 Mai 2016

In its seventh visit to Prague Spring, the orchestra shows affection for the old but more versatility with new music

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25 Mai 2016

Prague Spring reveals the BBCSO's split personality

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Prague

At Prague Spring, new sounds from an old friend

Von Frank Kuznik, 15 Mai 2016

Leading Staatskapelle Berlin, Daniel Barenboim offers yet another take on one of his favorite composers

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15 Mai 2016

At Prague Spring, new sounds from an old friend

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Prague

Petrenko and the RLPO offer a fitting finale for Prague Spring

Von Frank Kuznik, 03 Juni 2015

Picking up where his Czech predecessors left off, Vasily Petrenko led the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic in a satisfying close to this year's festival.

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Prague

03 Jun 2015

A fitting finale for Prague Spring

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Prague

An enlightening journey to the heart of darkness: Shostakovich in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik, 17 Mai 2015

Yuri Temirkanov and the St Petersburg Philharmonic bring bracing versions of Shostakovich to Prague Spring.

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17 Mai 2015

An enlightening journey to the heart of darkness

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Prague

A euphoric Ninth in Prague commemorates the fall of the Berlin Wall

Von Frank Kuznik, 15 November 2014

With an inspired showing in Prague, the Berlin Philharmonic reprises one of the most significant moments in the orchestra's history.

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15 Nov 2014

A euphoric Ninth commemorates the fall of the Wall

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Prague

Dvořák, Brahms and bouquets to close the Prague Spring Festival

Von Frank Kuznik, 03 Juni 2014

Performers in Prague traditionally get flowers as they’re taking bows, and this concert to close the Prague Spring Festival must have emptied an entire floral shop.

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03 Jun 2014

Dvořák, Brahms and bouquets to close the Prague Spring Festival

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