Inspired Dvořák and vibrant Smetana from the Czech Philharmonic

Semyon Bychkov conducts the Czech Philharmonic

Semyon Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall

Yo-Yo Ma, Semyon Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic

By Susan Stempleski, 05 December 2024

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“were at their most committed and vibrant in three selections from Má vlast”

Reviewed at Carnegie Hall: Stern Auditorium, New York City on 3 December 2024

Dvořák, Cello Concerto in B minor, Op.104

Burleigh, Goin' Home

Traditional, Nobody knows the trouble

Smetana, Má vlast: Vyšehrad (The High Castle)

Smetana, Má vlast: Vltava (The Moldau)

Smetana, Má vlast: Šárka

Dvořák, Slavonic Dance no. 10 in E minor, Op.72 no.2

Dvořák, Slavonic Dance no. 1 in C major, Op.46 no.1

Yo-Yo Ma, Cello

Semyon Bychkov, Conductor

Czech Philharmonic

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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Susan Stempleski

Based in New York City, Susan is a retired specialist in second and foreign language teaching and the author/editor of several professional books for language teachers and many widely used textbooks for English language learners around the world. An avid concertgoer, she spends her time attending operas and other classical music events in New York and Paris. Since 2002, she has regularly published reviews on Classical Source. A keen Francophile, she has a particularly strong interest in French music, literature and film.

Inspired Dvořák and vibrant Smetana from the Czech Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall