Slavic homelands: Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic in Edinburgh

Evelina Dobračeva, Semyon Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic

Katia and Marielle Labèque and the Czech Philharmonic

Semyon Bychkov conducts the Edinburgh Festival Chorus and Czech Philharmonic

By David Smythe, 21 August 2022

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Reviewed at Usher Hall, Edinburgh on 20 August 2022

Dvořák, Carnival Overture, Op.92

Martinů, Concerto for two pianos and orchestra, H 292

Glass, Four Movements for Two Pianos (excerpt)

Janáček, Glagolitic Mass

Katia Labèque, Piano

Marielle Labèque, Piano

Evelina Dobračeva, Soprano

Lucie Hilscherová, Mezzo-soprano

Aleš Briscein, Tenor

Jan Martiník, Bass

Edinburgh Festival Chorus

Czech Philharmonic

Semyon Bychkov, Conductor

Sol Gabetta bares her soul in Elgar on Czech Phil tour

Clare Varney, 23rd April

Semyon Bychkov conducts the Czech Phil on their latest European tour with the music of Elgar and Stravinsky.

****1

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.

*****

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David Smythe

David the farmer was drawn into music through choirs, orchestras, taking part in and directing 'serious' opera as a student. Passionate about live classical music, particularly chamber opera, unusual pieces and events and giving the next generation the tools to engage with the classical world.

Semyon Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic bring Slavic homelands to Edinburgh