Searing Kindertotenlieder from Fleur Barron and Czech Philharmonic

Fleur Barron

Semyon Bychkov

By Gianmarco Segato, 19 February 2026

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“this performance revealed an already deep connection with text and technical mastery”

Reviewed at Rudolfinum: Dvořák Hall, Prague on 18 February 2026

Wagner, Tannhäuser: Overture

Mendelssohn, Symphony no. 4 in A major "Italian", Op.90

Mahler, Kindertotenlieder

Fleur Barron, Mezzo-soprano

Czech Philharmonic

Semyon Bychkov, Conductor

A heartfelt reunion with the Czech Philharmonic in Prague

Frank Kuznik, 19th March

A stellar soloist and deft work by Semyon Bychkov put a fresh spin on familiar fare in the Rudolfinum.

****1

Rockin’ at the Rudolfinum: the Czech Phil plays Bryce Dessner

Frank Kuznik, 5th February

American guitarist and composer Bryce Dessner brings a subdued palette to his debut appearance with the Czech Philharmonic.

****1

Modern mayhem from Thomas Adès and the Czech Philharmonic

Frank Kuznik, 5th December

The composer and conductor celebrates Pierre Boulez's 100th birthday in fine fashion with a smart program and fervent work from both sides of the podium.

*****

Chills and thrills from Pappano and the Czech Philharmonic

Frank Kuznik, 27th November

In expert hands, a terrifying 12-tone opera and a heroic piano concerto rattle the walls in Prague’s Rudolfinum.

*****

Spirited Velvet Revolution concert from Oramo and the Czech Phil

Frank Kuznik, 16th November

Conducted by Sakari Oramo, the Czech Philharmonic turn in a brilliant performance of Mahler's Resurrection Symphony that lights all the old revolutionary fires.

*****

Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic master Lotte Concert Hall

SangKwon Lee, 29th October

In a notoriously tricky acoustic, the Czech Philharmonic and Semyon Bychkov make the Lotte Concert hall feel like theirs in a programme of Dvořák and Tchaikovsky.

*****

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Gianmarco Segato

Arts writer, administrator and singer Gianmarco Segato is Assistant Editor for La Scena Musicale. He was Associate Artist Manager for opera at Dean Artists Management and, from 2017-2022, Editorial Director of Opera Canada magazine. Previous to that he was Adult Programs Manager with the Canadian Opera Company. Gianmarco is an intrepid classical music traveler with a special love of Prague and Budapest as well as an avid cyclist and cook.

Searing Kindertotenlieder from Fleur Barron and the Czech Philharmonic