Kožená entrances the Rudolfinum with Martinů miniatures

Simon Rattle and Magdalena Kožená

Simon Rattle, Magdalena Kožená and the Czech Philharmonic

Simon Rattle and the Czech Philharmonic

By David Karlin, 26 February 2023

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“Kožená somehow contrived to be both dramatic and meditative at the same time”

Reviewed at Rudolfinum: Dvořák Hall, Prague on 25 February 2023

Schumann, Genoveva, Op.81: Overture

Martinů, Nipponari - Seven songs to Japanese lyric poetry, H 68

Martinů, Songs on one page, H 294 (arr. Jiří Teml)

Schumann, Symphony no. 2 in C major, Op.61

Czech Philharmonic

Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor

Magdalena Kožená, Mezzo-soprano

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 Karlin

David is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.