Image courtesy Filharmonie Brno
The Dvořák American Heritage Association (DAHA), in association with Czech Center New York and the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in New York, presents Filharmonie Brno Chamber Concert in Bohemian National Hall. Supported by the Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association (BBLA).
The Filharmonie Brno Chamber Concert program in Bohemian National Hall is part of the Filharmonie Brno Philharmonic US tour 2023.
The featured outstanding musicians will present the music of Antonín Dvořák, Leoš Janáček, Bohuslav Martinů and Jan Novák, among others. Dennis Russell Davies, Filharmonie Brno Chief Conductor and Artistic Director, appears as piano soloist. He leads the full ensemble in their Carnegie Hall performance and in the US tour. Composer Laurie Anderson will join us as a special guest for this performance.
Program
Jan Novák: Concertino for Wind Quintet
Performed by: Petr Pomkla – flute, Barbora Trnčíková – oboe, Lukáš Daňhel – clarinet, Petr Hlavatý – bassoon, Nicolas Peréz – French horn
Leoš Janáček: String Quartet No. 2 “Intimate Letters”
Performed by Wallinger Quartet: Pavel Wallinger – violin, Jan Vašta – violin, Julián Veverica – viola, Lukáš Svoboda – violoncello
Philip Glass: Stokes for piano four hands
Laurie Anderson: Songs for Bob for solo piano
Antonín Dvořák: Slavonic Dance in G Minor Op. 46 No. 8 for piano four hands
Performed by: Dennis Russell Davies & Maki Namekawa – piano
Bohuslav Martinů: Quartet for Clarinet, French Horn, Violoncello and Snare Drum in C Major H 139
Performed by: Lukáš Daňhel – clarinet, Nicolas Peréz – French horn, Lukáš Svoboda – violoncello, Lukáš Krejčí – snare drum
The concert is to be accompanied by the exhibition “Famous Czech Composers,” opening on Tuesday, February 7 at 6:30 pm at the Czech Center Gallery.
Filharmonie Brno will perform the following day, Wednesday, February 8, in Carnegie Hall.
This event is free and open to the public. Seats are limited, on first-come first-served basis. RSVP through Eventbrite is required. RSVP link will be added after the New Year.
Dennis Russell Davies and Maki Namekawa. Photo courtesy Filharmonie Brno.
Lukáš Daňhel – clarinet. Photo courtesy Filharmonie Brno.
Nicolas Peréz – French horn. Photo courtesy Filharmonie Brno.