Hear Dvořák’s New World Symphony performed by an orchestra from his homeland. Under Tomáš Brauner, the Czech National Symphony Orchestra pairs this beloved masterpiece with Tchaikovsky’s passionate Romeo and Juliet and spectacular First Piano Concerto, featuring Alon Kariv. An evening of sweeping melodies and virtuosity by one the worlds great orchestras.
Programme
Tchaikovsky — Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Tchaikovsky — Piano Concerto No 1
Dvořák — Symphony No 9, From the New World
Orchestra: Czech National Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Tomáš Brauner
Soloist: Alon Kariv, piano
About the Orchestra
Czech National Symphony Orchestra is a leading Czech ensemble that has been one of the most sought-after orchestras in Europe for more than 30 years. Its glowing reputation can be attributed to the members’ versatility, performing a wide range of genres, spanning classical works, filmmusic and jazz, as well as musicals, which attract large domestic and international audiences.
It was founded by trumpeter Jan Hasenöhrl and legendary conductor Zdeněk Košler in 1993. Zdeněk Košler worked with the CNSO until 1995. The ensemble then enjoyed ten wonderful years under the direction of American conductor Paul Freeman (1996–2006). From 2007 the orchestra was led by chief conductor Libor Pešek. This partnership was exceptional, whether they were working together in concert during their subscription series or on the five hugely successful tours around Great Britain. In the spring of 2019, following the departure of Libor Pešek, the post of conductor was assumed by American artist Steven Mercurio. This outstanding musician, a pupil of Leonard Bernstein, has been working with the orchestra for several years now, a collaboration that continues to deliver a number of interesting projects.
