Heritage and heart: Bychkov and the Czech Phil return to Carnegie Hall

Gil Shaham, Semyon Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic

Semyon Bychkov conducts the Czech Philharmonic

By Edward Sava-Segal, 05 December 2024

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“Gil Shaham’s exceptionally warm, amber-toned sound blended beautifully with the orchestra’s”

Reviewed at Carnegie Hall: Stern Auditorium, New York City on 4 December 2024

Dvořák, Violin Concerto in A minor, Op.53

Bach, Violin partita no. 3 in E major, BWV1006: Gavotte en Rondeau

Mahler, Symphony no. 5 in C sharp minor

Gil Shaham, Violin

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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Edward Sava-Segal

Edward has been living in New York for the last 25 years, one of the reasons being the extraordinarily rich cultural life in this city. He has studied piano and classical music in his early years. He switched later on to computer science and data architecture but he kept an unwavering interest in following the classical music phenomenon here in New York and in his travels. Edward occasionally reviews fine arts events for the most prestigious literary magazine in Romania, his home country.

Heritage and heart: Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic return to Carnegie Hall