Unfinished business: fine Schubert and Beethoven from the Czech Phil

By David Karlin, 16 January 2020

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“spare a thought for our two bassoonists, who were rocking and rolling to Beethoven’s Seventh”

Reviewed at Rudolfinum: Dvořák Hall, Prague on 15 January 2020

Schubert, Symphony no. 8 in B minor "Unfinished", D.759

Berio, Rendering, for orchestra, based on Schubert's sketches for a 10th symphony

Beethoven, Symphony no. 7 in A major, Op.92

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

Searing Kindertotenlieder from Fleur Barron and Czech Philharmonic

Gianmarco Segato, 18th February

Fleur Barron delivers a searing Kindertotenlieder in the Czech Philharmonic's mini-survey of the Germanic Romantic repertoire under Semyon Bychkov.

****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.

*****

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David Karlin

David is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.

Unfinished business: fine Schubert and Beethoven from Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic