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Alain Altinoglu and the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra leave a lot to the imagination in a fiery treatment of two signature Dvořák works.

Conducted by Fabio Luisi, Japan's premier orchestra serves up a superb blend of Eastern and Western music and influences. 

With Jakub Hrůša on the podium and Leif Ove Andsnes at the keyboard, the orchestra offer glowing treatment of a dark program. 

In a fine-tuned collaboration with conductor Alain Altinoglu, the gifted young pianist shows brilliant command of a keyboard showpiece.

The Czech Philharmonic's impassioned performance of Honegger's dramatic oratorio marks an historic milestone in Prague. 

With an assist from soloist Kirill Gerstein, Alan Gilbert holds the audience rapt in his inaugural appearance with the Czech Philharmonic.

With Petr Popelka on the podium, the Czech Philharmonic provides a memorable commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution.

Chief Conductor Emmanuel Villaume led a sparkling contribution to the Year of Czech Music, pairing rarely heard items with popular standards.

Giovanni Antonini's colorful work with the Czech Philharmonic brightens a fervent performance by Magdalena Kožená.

The orchestra doesn't miss a beat in opening the season with a substitute conductor Charles Dutoit and a dashing new artist-in-residence in Daniil Trifonov. 

With a wild world premiere, the Dvořák’s Prague festival expands its musical palette and heightens its standing.

The Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France brings a contemporary burnish to the Year of Czech Music with Kryštof Mařatka's new violin concerto, Sanctuaries – In the Depths of Cave Paintings.

Jakub Hrůša returns to his Moravian roots leading the Czech Philharmonic in a stellar concert performance of Janáček's Cunning Little Vixen.

Eugene Tzigane and Midori join PKF – Prague Philharmonia for fresh takes on familiar classics.

The Czech Philharmonic dazzles with Yuja Wang at the piano and makes history with Sir Simon Rattle on the podium.

With an assist from Gidon Kremer, the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra shines in an overheated, challenging program.

Tomáš Netopil and the Czech Philharmonic bring high energy to the Martinů Days festival with a smart, fresh take on Ariadne. 

In his first appearance with the Czech Philharmonic, the conductor showed a deep respect for tradition and an innate feel for Czech music.

Garrick Ohlsson looks back over a 60-year career in style with a fine recital in Prague's Rudolfinum. 

Jazz pianist Brad Mehldau and the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra offer a different perspective on the Baroque master.

The composer's music is losing some of its national flavor as Semyon Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic prepare to take it abroad.

The orchestra and Semyon Bychkov warm up for a tour of the Far East aimed at winning hearts and minds for Czech music abroad.

Petr Popelka takes the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra to heavenly heights with help from a brilliant group of of vocalists.

Sakari Oramo leads the Czech Philharmonic in a powerful German Requiem with vocal support from the Prague Philharmonic Choir, Anu Komsi and Christian Senn.

Now in its 23rd year, the festival offers a broader perspective on its namesake's influences and music as this program by the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich and Paavo Järvi demonstrates. 

Conducted by Oksana Lyniv, a quartet of Ukrainian artists bring the fire of the front lines to the Rudolfinum, Prague. 

A capacity crowd turns out to see the doyen of American composers work his contemporary magic in the Rudolfinum. 

Daniel Harding made a memorable debut with the Czech Philharmonic, aided by a superb chorus and cast of singers.

Garrick Ohlsson returns to the scene of earlier triumphs for breathtaking Brahms with Emmanuel Villaume and PKF – Prague Philharmonia.

The Czech Philharmonic give sharp, spirited performances of cutting-edge compositions, including the world premiere of Thierry Escaich's new piano concerto. 

Magdalena Kožená provides a compelling case for two little-heard Martinů song cycles; Rattle and the Czech Phil are competent but not altogether convincing in Schumann.

The Czech Philharmonic offers a heartfelt tribute to some of the nation's most admired composers with help from contemporary stars.

Jakub Hrůša puts a fresh face on two 20th-century milestones, with fiery support from Leonidas Kavakos.

Detlev Glanert's homage to Kafka highlights an evening of stellar sounds and talent, including Johan Dalene playing Sibelius. 

With fresh programming and superb performances, artists-in-residence Magdalena Kožená and Sir Simon Rattle add another dimension to the Czech Philharmonic season.

Leif Ove Andsnes combines art and contemporary affairs in a brilliant opener to the fall piano festival at Prague's Rudolfinum.

An ongoing collaboration between pianist Boris Giltburg and the Pavel Haas Quartet stays fresh and fearless at the Rudolfinum.

After a brilliant showing by pianist Behzod Abduraimov, Semyon Bychkov leads the Czech Philarharmonic in a 65-year-old work that could not be more contemporary.

The orchestra celebrates its 127th season with an evening of exciting excursions, onstage and off.

Daniel Harding and the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra bring their own fireworks to the festival finale.

After a long absence, the Cleveland Orchestra returns to the Golden City in style in a trio of Strauss works under Franz Welser-Möst.

Myung-whun Chung and Pablo Ferrández shine separately, but never quite get on the same page.

The American conductor brings a New World sound and sensibility to a storied Old World setting.

It's been nearly two years since Daniel Müller-Schott, Emmanuel Tjeknavorian and Anna Vinnitskaya last played together, and it sounded like it in an uneven programme of Debussy, Tchaikovsky and Brahms.

The French cellist stays sharp with longtime chamber partner Jérôme Ducros and proudly introduces the first laureate of his new foundation.

An eclectic line-up in Prague's Rudolfinum offers surprises and a surfeit of talent.

Taking the podium to lead the Prague Philharmonia, Rachlin proves to be as skillful with a baton as he is with a bow.

Semyon Bychkov takes the Czech Philharmonic on a joy ride through heavy-duty Russian repertoire and a rock star's woodland fantasy.

Two luminaries of the new generation of Czech talent bring a fresh spirit to a vibrant commemorative concert.

At the Firkušný Festival, the pianist shows remarkable skill and stamina, but little inspiration in Beethoven's final three piano sonatas.