Sol Gabetta bares her soul in Elgar on Czech Phil tour

Sol Gabetta and Semyon Bychkov with the Czech Philharmonic

By Clare Varney, 24 April 2026

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“Gabetta teased the ends of phrases, unafraid to push towards a point of no return”

Reviewed at Konzerthaus Dortmund, Dortmund on 23 April 2026

Dvořák, Carnival Overture, Op.92

Elgar, Cello Concerto in E minor, Op.85

Schumann, 5 stücke im Volkston (5 pièces dans le style populaire), Op.102: Langsam

Stravinsky, Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring)

Sol Gabetta, Cello

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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Clare Varney

Clare is a freelance writer and music critic from the UK, currently living in the Netherlands where she writes about Music, Food and Culture. Clare is a passionate musician, having learnt the violin and piano from an early age. When not at her laptop writing, she spends her time nurturing the next generation of brass players, all from her Dutch kitchen in the sky. Read more at The Spidy Editor.

Sol Gabetta bares her soul in Elgar as Czech Phil tour reaches Dortmund