This year the music world is celebrating not only Bruckner's 200th birthday, but also the 200th birthday of Bedřich Smetana. In the tragic life of the Bohemian composer, the death of his four-year-old daughter was a devastating event. The G minor piano trio, which was written immediately after the family catastrophe, is the painful expression of a grieving father. Joseph Haydn wrote not only his famous last symphonies in London, but also important chamber music. He composed the light-footed C major piano trio for the London-based German pianist Therese Jansen, who was praised for her flawless technique. A sculptor friend of the composer said of Bohuslav Martinů's first piano trio, which has the subtitle "Cinq pièces brèves", that it sounded as if it had been "carved from marble" - a description that Martinů found "very fitting". South of Prague, high above the Vltava River, stands Vyšehrad, the fortress mountain that is the subject of numerous myths and legends. Josef Suk created a special homage to Vyšehrad with his Elegy op. 23. The solemn piece served as a prelude to a tableau vivant, a "living picture" in which actors in frozen poses depicted the sunset at Vyšehrad.

A Journey Through Bohemia

Künstlerhaus am Lenbachplatz

The British pianist and composer has shown a predilection for rare repertoire, especially from the Romantic period and the 20th Century, which has seen him champion such figures as the Austrian Egon Kornauth (1891-1959) and the Ukrainian Felix Blumenfeld (1863-1931). International Record Review found his interpretations on CD of the former ‘most engaging and enterprising ... [he] is a most perceptive advocate of this music.’

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Jonathan Powell piano

Wigmore Hall

RCMJD Classical Coffee Morning at the Royal Albert Hall: Peter Ryan and Finn Kjaergaard

Royal Albert Hall

»Yes, just love him, love him so much – but don’t forget that he achieved poetic freedom after years of study, go back to the foundation of his work, don’t prove his genius through the last symphony!« Schumann said this about Beethoven – and it is indeed the case that the Symphony No. 4, which Jakub Hrůša has chosen for this programme, is often treated somewhat like a Cinderella among the nine symphonies. Quite wrongly, because it is an equally masterful composition: it stands in B flat major, which is an expression of the »yearning for a better world« according to the symbolism of musical keys of a certain Mr Schubart, and is characterised by a friendly tone with many wonderful ideas. Our Chief Conductor combines it with an equally neglected piece from the pen of his beloved composer Dvořák. We will be playing the fascinating piano concerto together with the acclaimed pianist Daniil Trifonov: the wide-ranging work was premiered in Prague in 1878 and features a magnificent richness of deeply felt inspirations. We will first present the programme in Bamberg, but then also in Linz – and also travel to the birthplace of Jakub Hrůša, where we have something to celebrate: 1924 was the first time that the »Year of Czech Music« was celebrated. It goes without saying that we have to be there, and our luggage includes the two pieces that were played at the opening concert of the year-long festival in Brno – on the occasion of Josef Suk’s 50th birthday and Janáček’s 70th birthday. In other words, music by two more of our Chief Conductor’s favourite artists: The magnificent autobiographical tone poem »Zrání« and the sparkling orchestral rhapsody »Taras Bulba«.

On Tour: Janáček-Theater Brno

Janáček Theatre

A special concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Dvořák Society for Czech and Slovak Music, featuring a rich programme of Czech and Slovak masterpieces under the baton of Jonathan Tilbrook.

Trinity Laban Symphony Orchestra

Blackheath Halls

Three Czech composers on the bill, with the ensemble’s namesake’s trio (1855, revised 1857), Dvořák’s pupil and son-in-law Josef Suk’s 1902 work inspired by Julius Zeyer's epic poem Vyšehrad and Martinů’s 1951 Third Piano Trio.

Smetana Trio

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Crescent Arts Centre, located at 525 Wardlaw Avenue, Winnipeg. The concert, titled "TEMPEST," promises a captivating journey from the serene waters of Bach to the stormy intensity of Shostakovich and back, under the masterful leadership of MCO's concertmaster, Karl Stobbe, on violin, and the talented Andrew Armstrong on piano.

The evening's program includes a diverse selection of works that showcase the depth and versatility of classical music. The concert will open with Josef Suk's "Meditation on an Old Bohemian Chorale St. Wenceslas for Strings," followed by Dmitri Shostakovich's "Sonata for Violin and Piano." After an intermission, the audience will be treated to Johann Sebastian Bach's "Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050," and the "Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D Min for Strings," offering a sublime conclusion to the night's performance.

The concert begins at 7:30 pm, offering an evening of exquisite music that bridges the gap between tranquility and tempestuousness. Casual tickets go on sale June 15, 2024, with early bird packages available now. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the brilliance of the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra in an intimate setting. For tickets and more information, visit the MCO website or call the Ticketline at 204-783-7377. Bundle up and save with our special ticket packages for a season of breathtaking performances.

Tempest Stobbe, Armstrong

Crescent Arts Centre

With conductor Andrey Boreyko we turn our ears to the East. With his fantastic Scherzo, the Czech Josef Suk, student and son-in-law of Antonín Dvořák, created an orchestral work that is particularly lively - and in no way inferior in expressiveness to the following Divertimento from Stravinsky's ballet "The Kiss of the Fairy".

2nd Philharmonic Concert

Friedrich-Ebert-Gymnasium

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Gorgeous late-romantic soundscapes – featuring works by Josef Suk and Leoš Janáček, who are among Jakub Hrůša’s favourite composers. It is thus a matter of the heart for him to regularly introduce audiences to pieces by these fascinating composers that are still relatively unknown outside the Czech Republic. The captivating »Asrael« Symphony already delivered proof of how well this works – and Josef Suk is also being celebrated this year on the occasion of his 150th birthday with an imposing musical autobiography: the programme includes his tone poem »Zráni«, finished in 1917, revolving around human maturity and elevating love to the core aspiration of our existence. Even the conductor of the premiere was absolutely enthusiastic, as he is said to have kissed the score in front of the concert audience and exclaimed in honour of Smetana’s famous cycle: »A second fatherland!« Janáček’s grandiose work was composed at virtually the same time – the scoring of a story about a Cossack culminating in a marvellous apotheosis. Jakub Hrůša fell in love with this composition, as he explained in an interview: »'Taras Bulba' is at the centre of my musical life. I didn't choose it, it just so happened. It was the first work and I’m still in love with it.« The brilliant »Paganini Rhapsody« by Rachmaninov from 1934 – who once answered the question »What is music?« in his typically poetic language: »That which goes from heart to heart, love.« – is also an emotional companion to the two Bohemian pieces.

Jakub Hrůša, Behzod Abduraimov

Bamberg Concert Hall

Embark on a musical journey through the whimsical realms of imagination with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic's opening concert of the 2024|2025 Season, "Fantastical Explorations." Leading the audience through a landscape of wonder, the program features compositions that vividly paint fantastical landscapes. Female composer, Dan Wei, sets the stage in her new work “The Dancing Moonlight” with its rich tapestry of orchestral colors inviting listeners into a world of boundless thought and creativity. Continuing the exploration, Leoš Janáček's "Symphony Fantasy” from his opera Jenůfa, delves into the emotional depths of fantasy.  Josef Suk's "Scherzo Fantastique" evokes a sense of playful enchantment through his innovative use of sonic parameters and expressive melodies. The mesmerizing concert finale "Concerto Fantasy for Two Timpanists and Orchestra" by Philip Glass showcases the virtuosity of timpanists Glenn Paulson and Scott Christian in a dazzling display of rhythmic intensity and prowess.

Fantastical Explorations

Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association

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ICA Steinway Soirée 

The Godon Residence

Join us on a journey through the different corners of the world of folk music when we take the music from the small villages into the big concert hall! Experience chirping birds from the USA, dancing rhythms and declarations of love from the Czech Republic and lose yourself in the Danish folk tunes. Tighten your belt and polish your shoes and get ready to dance!

Aarhus Chamber Music Festival: FOLK FUSION

Musikhuset Aarhus

When the great Czech composer Antonín Dvořák died, his protégé and son-in-law Josef Suk wrote three movements of a symphony in his mentor’s memory. Then tragedy struck again: Suk’s wife, Dvořák’s own daughter, died too. Added to the long-breathed, lyrical symphony Suk had written came two new movements: a furious scherzo and a transcendental statement of acceptance, finding peace in the beauty and renewal of the natural world.

Prom 49: The Czech Philharmonic play Dvořák and Suk

The current motto there is »Rituals That Unite Us«, so it’s all about the rituals intended to bring people closer together again – which fits in perfectly with our love theme. We are performing in Edinburgh with a programme of our choice: from Bamberg we bring our favourite pieces with us as musical calling cards. These include our widely acclaimed spotlight on Hans Rott’s First Symphony – and the exciting love triangle between this artist, who died young, and the two masters Bruckner and Mahler. We have also recently explored the close friendship between Brahms and Dvořák – and are playing two important works by these brilliant composers. As a monumental finale, our last concert in Edinburgh will feature a larger portion of Czech music together with the local Festival Chorus – with poignant compositions by Dvořák and his son-in-law Josef Suk.

On Tour: Edinburgh International Festival

The Usher Hall

Josef Gingold Chamber Music Festival 5

St. Andrews Estates

Josef Gingold Chamber Music Festival 4

Delray Beach Public Library

Join the New Hollywood String Quartet and friends for a four-day festival celebrating the chamber works of Bohemia-inspired composers including Dvořák, Dohnányi, Janáček, Martinů, Smetana, and Suk.

Summer of Bohemia Chamber Music Festival

Mount Saint Mary's University

Experience the magic of music at our Masterworks concert with Guest Conductor Christian Smith!

Masterworks Concert : New World Symphony

Covey Center for the Arts

A junior recital presented by Emily Beckner, violin in collaboration with Hyunsoo Kim, piano.

Junior Recital: Emily Beckner, violin

Oberlin College

Now entering their second decade, the United States-based Hermitage Piano Trio has solidified its place as one of the world’s leading piano trios, garnering multiple GRAMMY® Award nominations and receiving both audience and press accolades for their performances that The Washington Post singled out for “such power and sweeping passion that it left you nearly out of breath.”

Alaska Airlines' Winter Classics - Hermitage Piano Trio

Fine Arts Building

Join us for four singular works for string orchestra by Bartók, Mozart, Zhou, and Suk featuring the Queens Symphony Orchestra String Ensemble.

Queens Symphony Orchestra: Folk Meets Classical

Flushing Town Hall

Suk And Dvořák: A Czech Musical Family

Concordia University Chicago

“Vengeance is mine; I will repay!” And taking his cue from those thunderous words, the young Sergei Rachmaninov launched himself headlong into his volcanic First Symphony. Grand, dark, and blazing with unrequited passion, it’s a real gothic thriller. Beginning the concert, is the effortless grace (and oh-so-catchy tunes) of Suk’s Scherzo fantastique before Artist in Residence, Simone Lamsma, plays Sibelius’s haunting Violin Concerto. Fire… and ice.

Rachmaninov’s Symphony No.1

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Fiona Khuong-Huu, Violin

The Juilliard School

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Rundfunk Sinfonieorchester Berlin as we celebrate the centenary of RSB under the baton of Vladimir Jurowski, featuring the talented Jan Lisiecki on piano. This special concert is part of the Ibermúsica 2023-2024 season and will take place on Wednesday, 1st November 2023, at 19:30h in the prestigious Auditorio Nacional de Música de Madrid.

The evening's programme promises an exquisite selection of classical music, starting with Suk's Scherzo fantastique, op. 25, followed by Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 2, and culminating in Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 3. This lineup showcases the virtuosic skills of Jan Lisiecki alongside the renowned sound of the Rundfunk Sinfonieorchester Berlin, all under the masterful direction of Vladimir Jurowski.

Please note that ticket prices include a 10% VAT but do not cover handling fees, which will be applied at the time of payment. Ibermúsica reserves the right to make program changes if necessary. In the event of artist unavailability, Ibermúsica will seek a replacement of equal or superior quality. If a concert is canceled, it will be the only condition under which a refund for tickets will be issued. All concerts start at 19:30h, and late entry will not be permitted.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience classical music at its finest. Tickets are no longer available, but you can add this event to your calendar and share it with friends. Also, immerse yourself in the concert's atmosphere beforehand by listening to the program's playlist on Spotify and downloading the concert programme.

For more information about the concert, ticket conditions, returns, and changes, please visit our website or contact us directly. Join us for a night of breathtaking music that promises to be a highlight of the Ibermúsica 2023-2024 season.

Rundfunk Sinfonieorchester Berlin centenario RSB Ibermúsica

National Music Auditorium

Like father, like son-in-law, both are Czech and both wrote piano quintets. A major talent, Suk’s quintet is fiery, lyrical, and heavenly, while Dvořák’s Piano Quintet, Op. 81 is the best in the genre. A perfect concert to celebrate Czech Independence Day!​​

Czech It Out

Church of the Holy Spirit

ECCO: East Coast Chamber Orchestra

Central Park

 The Overture Concerts feature International Program performers in collaboration with festival main-stage artists, providing a unique experience for audience members and musicians alike. This summer, International Program artists will perform across two concert programs side by side with violinists Paul Huang and Arnaud Sussmann, violists Matthew Lipman and Paul Neubauer, cellist Mihai Marica, oboist James Austin Smith, clarinetist David Shifrin, and pianists Gilbert Kalish and Wu Han.

Overture Concert II: Suk & Elgar

Menlo School Campus

Mainstage Chamber Concert 4

Southern Vermont Arts Center

Take in the sounds of the Richmond Symphony at the Heritage Amphitheater while surrounded by the beauty of Pocahontas State Park. Gates open one hour before show time. Admission is free. Parking fee required at all times.

Pocahontas Premieres: The Richmond Symphony

Pocahontas State Park

Kathryn Pappalardo (G.P.D. '23) presents a violin recital.

Student Recital: Kathryn Pappalardo, Violin

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

The Slavic Department and the Program in Russian, Eastern European and Eurasian Studies present a one hour recital with pianist Francine Kay featuring works by Dvořák, Suk, Kaprálová, Silvestrov and Chopin. Admission is free, but the audience is requested to donate to humanitarian relief for Ukraine.

Music From Eastern Europe

Taplin Auditorium

Join us for an evening with cellist Sterling Elliott, recipient of the 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant, and pianist Wynona Wang. It’s part of our new series showcasing some of today’s most acclaimed and innovative musical artists.

Artist Spotlight: Sterling Elliott and Wynona Wang

Lincoln Center

The Overture Concerts feature International Program performers in collaboration with festival main-stage artists, providing a unique experience for audience members and musicians alike. This summer, International Program artists will perform across two concert programs side by side with violinists Bella Hristova, James Thompson, and Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu, violists Matthew Lipman and Paul Neubauer, cellist Mihai Marica, pianist Shai Wosner, and clarinetist Tommaso Lonquich.

This concert series functions as an “overture” to the future of chamber music: world-renowned festival artists share their knowledge, experience, and expertise with the burgeoning International Program musicians as they perform side by side. The artists collectively bridge the gap between the traditions of the past, the master performers of today, and the exciting musical possibilities of tomorrow. Please join us to experience the fruits of their collaboration and to witness a glimpse of the bright future of chamber music.

Schumann, Schubert And Suk

The Overture Concerts feature International Program performers in collaboration with festival main-stage artists, providing a unique experience for audience members and musicians alike. This summer, International Program artists will perform across two concert programs side by side with violinists Bella Hristova, James Thompson, and Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu, violists Matthew Lipman and Paul Neubauer, cellist Mihai Marica, pianist Shai Wosner, and clarinetist Tommaso Lonquich.

Overture Concert II Schumann, Schubert, And Suk

Dvořák’s <em>Slavonic Dances</em>, like the <em>Hungarian Dances </em>of his mentor Brahms, were crafted to capture the spirit of eastern Europe for the benefit of a wide audience. We’ll enjoy these festive pieces alongside the composer’s picturesque Serenade for wind instruments – while keeping it in the family with the gorgeous, intimate Serenade for strings by Josef Suk, Dvořák’s son-in-law.

Dvořák Dances & Serenades

This vibrant matinee concert brings together three distinctive voices from Eastern Europe, beginning with Bela Bartók’s set of seven piquant miniatures. Josef Suk was both son-in-law and student to Dvořák and an accomplished composer of highly evocative music. His Meditation on the old Czech hymn ‘St Wenceslas’, took its inspiration from the twelfth century, and was an emotive patriotic statement at a time of conflict with neighbouring Austria.

String Masterpieces from Eastern Europe

Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

3. Chamber music

Georg-Friedrich-Händel-Halle

**Event: Dvořák and Janáček - Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center**

**Date and Time:** Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 5:00 pm  
**Duration:** 2 hours, including intermission  
**Venue:** Alice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway at W 65th St, New York, NY 10023  

**Description:**  
Immerse yourself in an evening dedicated to the heartwarming and evocative music of Antonín Dvořák and Leoš Janáček, presented by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. This special concert showcases the sentimental, nostalgic, and emotional depths of these celebrated composers, concluding with Dvořák’s Bass Quintet, a masterpiece of melodic richness and rhythmic vitality. Experience music that has captured the hearts of performers and listeners worldwide, performed in the prestigious Alice Tully Hall.

**Program Highlights:**  
- Bedřich Smetana: From My Homeland for Violin and Piano (1880)  
- Leoš Janáček: Pohadka (Fairy Tale) for Cello and Piano (1910)  
- Josef Suk: Quartet in A minor for Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello, Op. 1 (1891)  
- Antonín Dvořák: Quintet in G major for Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Bass, Op. 77 (1875)

**Featuring Artists:**  
- Sahun Sam Hong, Piano  
- Stella Chen, Violin  
- Chad Hoopes, Violin  
- Paul Neubauer, Viola  
- David Requiro, Cello  
- Nina Bernat, Double Bass

Join us for a memorable night that promises to be a celebration of musical heritage from the heart of Europe. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable journey through the works of Dvořák and Janáček, brought to life by an ensemble of world-renowned musicians.

**Tickets:** Available for purchase. Choose your performance date and secure your seats for this not-to-be-missed musical event.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's website or contact the box office at Alice Tully Hall.

Dvořák and Janáček

Boccherini, Koechlin, and Suk

Samuel B. & David Rose Building

Makato Ozone delivers his "thrilling, unabashedly personal rendition" (New York Times) of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue — a jazzy, kaleidoscopic tribute to the kinetic energy of America's cities in the 1920s. And composed the same year as the Gershwin, Bartók's Miraculous Mandarin channels the turmoil of post–World War I Europe in a scandalous tale of sex, violence, and the supernatural.

Josef Suk

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 19, 2025

String Masterpieces from Eastern Europe · Sinfonia Viva

Feb 9, 2025

3. Chamber music · Staatskapelle Halle

Mar 9, 2025

Dvořák and Janáček · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

10 - 11 Apr, 2025

Boccherini, Koechlin, and Suk · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

17 - 19 May, 2025

Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue · Oregon Symphony

Past events

Dec 15, 2024

A Journey Through Bohemia · Munich Philharmonic

Nov 20, 2024

Jonathan Powell piano · Wigmore Hall

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