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Bychkov’s Mahler 8 makes a heavenly finale for Prague Spring

Mahler 8 closes the Prague Spring festival
© Pražské jaro | Václav Hodina
Off-stage brass in Smetana Hall
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Miriam Kutrowatz
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Semyon Bychkov conducts the Czech Philharmonic
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“like a lone cop directing traffic on the freeway”
Reviewed at Municipal House: Smetana Hall, Prague on 3 June 2025
Mahler, Symphony no. 8 in E flat major "Symphony of a Thousand"
Semyon Bychkov, Conductor
Czech Philharmonic Choir of Brno
Joel Hána, Choirmaster / chorus director
Prague Philharmonic Choir
Lukáš Vasilek, Choirmaster / chorus director
Kühn Children's Choir
Jiří Chvála, Choirmaster / chorus director
Sarah Wegener, Soprano
Kateřina Kněžíková, Soprano
Miriam Kutrowatz, Soprano
Stefanie Irányi, Mezzo-soprano
Jennifer Johnston, Mezzo-soprano
David Butt Philip, Tenor
Adam Plachetka, Baritone
Derek Welton, Bass
A heartfelt reunion with the Czech Philharmonic in Prague
****1
Searing Kindertotenlieder from Fleur Barron and Czech Philharmonic
****1
Rockin’ at the Rudolfinum: the Czech Phil plays Bryce Dessner
****1
Modern mayhem from Thomas Adès and the Czech Philharmonic
*****
Chills and thrills from Pappano and the Czech Philharmonic
*****
Spirited Velvet Revolution concert from Oramo and the Czech Phil
*****
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