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Tchetuev, Förster and the Prague Symphony Orchestra at Colston Hall, Bristol

By Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres, 16 November 2012

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Reviewed at Bristol Beacon: Beacon Hall, Bristol on 14 November 2012

Smetana, The Bartered Bride: Overture

Beethoven, Piano Concerto no. 4 in G major, Op.58

Janáček, Adagio in D minor for orchestra

Dvořák, Symphony no. 8 in G major, Op.88

Prague Symphony Orchestra

Heiko Mathias Förster, Conductor

Igor Tchetuev, Piano

A special relationship renewed: Leonard Slatkin returns to Prague

Frank Kuznik, 16th April

Leonard Slatkin returns to the Prague Symphony Orchestra with one of his own pieces, a Schubert tribute that steals the show.

****1

A night on the tiles in Chelsea for the Prague Symphony Orchestra

Christopher Woodley, 12th February

Glorious performances of Dvořák and Prokofiev are enriched by a sumptuous improvisation by pianist Gabriela Montero.

****1

Slatkin brings genuine Gershwin to Prague

Frank Kuznik, 25th April

Leonard Slatkin brings a New World burnish and expertise to a high-energy outing with the Prague Symphony Orchestra.

****1

Mahler's Third struggles to coalesce in Cadogan Hall

Mark Valencia, 12th November

Pietari Inkinen conducts the Prague Symphony Orchestra in Mahler's monumental Third Symphony.

***11

A powerful commemoration at Prague Spring

Frank Kuznik, 14th May

History was never more relevant than in this musical observance of a modern political milestone.

****1

A fresh, familiar finish for Prague Spring

Frank Kuznik, 4th June

Conductor Tomáš Netopil reprises the spirit of the festival and adds a modern burnish with an energetic performance of a smart, satisfying program.

****1

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Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres

Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres

Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres is a Bristol-based film composer and classical electronic artist. Alexandra's passion in scoring and as a performer lie in the duality between the classical and electronica worlds, moving picture and her love for the piano. Her music has been described by The White Room Magazine as “majestic, at times monumental…the force and vastness of nature”.