Intérprete: Petr Fiala

Christian Gerhaher’s experience in a role he knows well rescued an evening of mitigated pleasures.

With expert assistance from Dennis Russell Davies, the overlooked Brno Philharmonic makes the most of a contemporary cantata.

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