Czech Philharmonic's resounding Glagolitic Mass at the BBC Proms

Jakub Hrůša, David Butt Philip and the Czech Philharmonic

Jakub Hrůša, soloists, Prague Philharmonic Choir and Czech Philharmonic

Mao Fujita

By Alexander Hall, 29 August 2024

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“this orchestra lives and breathes every note of Janáček’s music”

Reviewed at Royal Albert Hall, London on 28 August 2024

Kaprálová, Military Sinfonietta, Op. 11

Dvořák, Piano Concerto in G minor, Op.33

Janáček, Glagolitic Mass

Mao Fujita, Piano

Corinne Winters, Soprano

Bella Adamova, Mezzo-soprano

David Butt Philip, Tenor

Pavel Švingr, Bass

Christian Schmitt, Organ

Prague Philharmonic Choir

Czech Philharmonic

Jakub Hrůša, Conductor

An au courant odyssey with the Czech Philharmonic in Prague

Frank Kuznik, 7th May

Conducted by Semyon Bychkov, the Czech Philharmonic shows its versatility with a sharp, smart evening of modern music.

****1

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.

*****

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Alexander Hall

Alexander Hall divides his time between London and Hamburg, where he had a career in academic administration and teaching. He reviews for Bachtrack and Opera Today, and has also reviewed for Classical Source. A connoisseur of the great orchestras of the world, his musical memories stretch back to Karajan/Berlin Phil, Mravinsky/Leningrad Phil, Bernstein/Vienna Phil, and he has seen most of the great conductors from the past, including Böhm, Klemperer, Kubelik, Ormandy and Szell.

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