Dvořák's 9th Symphony at Rudolfinum (Dvořák Hall)
Prague, Rudolfinum — Dvorak Hall
About the Event
Experience the enchanting melodies of classical maestros Johannes Brahms, Antonín Dvořák, and Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev at the esteemed and globally celebrated Rudolfinum in Prague.
Program
- Antonín Dvořák – Symphony No. 9 in E minor Op. 95 “From the New World”
- Johannes Brahms – Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major, op. 77
- Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev – Concerto for piano and orchestra No.1 D flat major
Artists
| Orchestra: | North Czech Philharmony Teplice Based in the historic spa town of Teplice, the North Czech Philharmonic Teplice is among the oldest orchestras in Europe. The orchestra has performed in concert halls and at festivals throughout Europe, and often joined by internationally renowned soloists. |
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| Conductor: | Nikolay Lalov |
| Piano: | Aleksandr Bolotin |
| Violin: | Sungmin Cho |
Rudolfinum
The Rudolfinum is a grand Neo-Renaissance edifice in Prague, dedicated to arts and culture. Erected with financial help from the Böhmische Sparkasse savings bank between 1876 and 1884, its purpose was to promote arts education and culture. However, this imposing building on the bank of the Vltava River was also the seat of the Czechoslovak Parliament between the two World Wars. Today, the building houses the Czech Philarmonic Orchestra and the Galerie Rudofinum with its collection of contemporary art. The largest concert hall - the Dvořák Hall - is one of the major venues for the renowned Prague Spring International Music Festival. Antonín Dvořák himself conducted the orchestra during the hall's inaugural concert.
Antonín Dvořák
Antonin Dvorak is considered to be one of the most well-known and prominent Czechs in the world, as his musical work gained international recognition already during his lifetime. He was born in 1841 in a small Czech village into a butcher’s family. At the age of 6, Dvorak started taking violin lessons and it immediately became obvious that the boy had exceptional talent in music. Later in life, he was learning to master piano and organ as well as simultaneously working in a slaughterhouse. After Dvorak turned 16, he was admitted to the Organ School in Prague that trained future professional composers. After graduating, he stayed in Prague, joined Karel Komzak’s orchestra and started actively composing his own music. However, he struggled to make ends meet and always had to work on the side by playing music in churches and giving private music lessons. Finally, 1874 became a turning point in his life when he won a financial grant from an Austrian Prize competition for his 15 submitted works. This allowed him to quit the orchestra and devote himself fully to composing. During this period, he wrote his Slavonic Dances, Moravian Duets and Violin Concerto, which brought him sweeping success. In 1892 he was invited to teach at the New York National Conservatory, where he stayed until 1895 before returning home. He started teaching at the Prague conservatory and later became its director. Until his death in 1904, he had been a successful and well-loved composer, both in his homeland and around the whole world.
Address
Rudolfinum, Alsovo nabrezi 12, Prague, Czech Republic — Google Maps
