Composer

35 years of partnership with Prague is reason enough for a concert with Czech music! Smetana and Dvořák are two of our neighbouring country's most famous composers and they are represented alongside a string quartet by Hans Krása, written in 1935. Stylistically, this work occupies a fascinating space between tradition and modern sounds.

Prague – Music From Nu­rem­ber­g's Part­ner City

Nuremberg State Theater

Music Director Peter Oundjian leads a rare Denver appearance of the enormously talented violinist Soyoung Yoon, who wows audiences regularly in concert halls across Europe and Asia. She’ll steal the show with the music of Argentine tango composer Astor Piazzolla, whose collection of vibrant musical portraits of Buenos Aires pays homage to Vivaldi’s own Four Seasons.

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The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires with Soyoung Yoon

Denver Performing Arts Complex

The harp master returns to the magnificent Grand Hall with three of his most esteemed artistic companions: the wonderful flautist Magali Mosnier, castanet legend Lucero Tena, and the Artistic Director of the Mozarteum Foundation, star tenor Rolando Villazón. The magic and power of friendship make this shared musical expedition, which begins at the two small sources of the Vltava River and leads to southern Europe, a deeply felt and highly emotional evening.

Master Concert: De Maistre & Friends Villazón / Mosnier / Tena

Mozarteum Foundation

Composers captivated by rivers transform their works. Moved by tragedy, Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1 ebbs and flows with the treacherous yet gentle movement of the Rhine; Leonel Morales returns to the YSO as the featured pianist. Duke Ellington follows the transforming flow of water in the theatrical The River. Known as the ‘waltz king,’ Strauss’ composed On the Beautiful Blue Danube to boost wartime spirits with his uplifting work. Folk-inspired The Moldau, Bedrich Smetana’s symphonic poem admires the Vltava River through the magnificent Bohemian landscape.

Brahms & Ellington

Appell Center for the Performing Arts

Camellia Symphony Orchestra: Rivers of Memory

C.K. McClatchy High School

Conductor David Glover is known for his captivating interpretations and engaging presence on the podium. He is currently the Music Director of the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra in Virginia and recently concluded a tenure as Associate Conductor of the North Carolina Symphony, where he led over 250 concerts, including performances of major choral repertoire such as Carmina Burana, the opening classical concert of the Symphony’s new hall in Wilmington, NC, and two statewide tours. He continues to maintain a close relationship with the North Carolina Symphony and conducts numerous concerts with them each year. Prior to his position with the North Carolina Symphony, Glover served as Assistant Conductor of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. 

Celebration in Motion: Beethoven 7

Walton Arts Center

Our classical season opens with a majestic celebration of some of the most beloved masterworks. International sensation, Sterling Elliott, brings his remarkable artistry to the stage as he joins us for Tchaikovsky's elegant Rococo Variations. Then, the orchestra takes the spotlight, showcasing its full virtuosity in Mussorgsky's colorful and imaginative Pictures at an Exhibition, a powerful musical journey through art and storytelling.

Pictures At An Exhibition

Visalia Fox Theatre

The Merced Symphony returns to UC Merced for its second annual Side-by-Side Spectacular, bringing together professional musicians with talented students from UC Merced and Merced College for an unforgettable evening of collaboration. Under the baton of conductor Ming Luke, the combined orchestra performs a dynamic program that flows from sweeping romanticism to electrifying Mexican rhythms. This celebration of shared artistry promises to be a highlight of the season — a joyful blend of mentorship, community, and world-class performance.

Merced Symphony Side-by-Side Spectactular

University of California Merced

The concert is held under the auspices of the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Korea, Ivan Jančárek.

Czech Philharmonic • Seoul

Seoul Arts Center

Opera for everyone: BMW Classics Concert

Sportanlage Sendling-Westpark

Bedřich Smetana's most famous work depicts a symphonic journey along the Vltava River: The river rises from gently murmuring springs, visits dancing nymphs in the moonlight, flows through raging rapids, and finally disappears majestically into the Elbe. The piece was written in 1874, when the composer was already completely deaf. With your ears pricked, you can embark on an exciting river cruise at this family concert!

Children's Festival Week · The Vltava

City Hall Mühldorf

Celebrate 75 years of the Allentown Symphony with a spectacular season opener on October 11 & 12, 2025! This re-creation of the Symphony’s first concert in October 1951 features an extraordinary lineup, including Gershwin’s An American in Paris, Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty, Debussy’s Clair de Lune, and more timeless favorites. Violin soloist Mio Imai, the talented Grand Prize winner of the Philadelphia International Music Festival Concerto Competition, joins the orchestra for stunning performances of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and Saint-Saëns’ Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso. Don’t miss this historic tribute—reserve your tickets today!

75th Season Celebration: An American In Paris & More

Miller Symphony Hall

Asian Tour: Japan and Thailand

Cultural Centre, Tochigi

Thailand Cultural Center, Bangkok

Hamamatsu Act Tower

Civic Assembly Hall, Nagoya

The Symphony Hall

Rexxam Hall, Takamatsu

Metropolitan Theatre, Tokyo

Tokyo Opera City Tower

Queen's Square Yokohama

Student Concert No. 3, 1st Performance

Volkshaus Jena

Smetana's Bartered Bride depicts the state of emergency into which an entire Czech village is plunged during the fair and the seemingly hopeless struggle of a young woman for her seemingly betrayed and sold love. The utopian counter-world of a traveling circus holds up a mirror to the villagers' desires, their dependencies, fears and hopes.

Die verkaufte Braut (Prodaná Nevěsta)

Vienna State Opera

The soundscapes of the Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra's chamber concerts are as diverse as the personalities of the musicians who perform in them. The demands of the orchestra pit are often determined by the scale and diversity of voices. Chamber music, on the other hand, reduces this dimension to smaller ensembles and allows for intimate musical interaction. As in a dialogue, diverse opinions collide, new ideas emerge and develop during performance, thus opening up a creative space for spontaneous development.

Chamber Concert / Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Music Director Xian Zhang begins her inaugural season with a powerful Opening Night Concert celebrating destiny, drama and the power of music. Jessie Montgomery’s Hymn for Everyone is a meditation for orchestra. Bedřich Smetana depicts the female warrior Šárka, leading the way in a legendary uprising against men. Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner bring operatic intensity. And our opening night soloist, the charismatic Simon Trpčeski, performs Edvard Grieg’s heroic Piano Concerto.

Opening Night Concert

Benaroya Hall

Grammy-winning violinist Gil Shaham brings brilliance and finesse to one of Beethoven's most lyrical compositions, the majestic Violin Concerto. Conductor Karen Kamensek also leads the Calgary Phil in Vltava (The Moldau) from Má vlast — Bedřich Smetana's six vivid tone poems — and Strauss' Four Symphonic Interludes.

Gil Shaham plays Beethoven

Arts Commons

Inselmusik 2025 brings together experienced and young chamber musicians who will immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the island of Rügen for three days of music-making. Eckart Runge, former cellist of the legendary Artemis Quartet, and his duo partner Jacques Ammon will lead the festival and also present their own transcendent programs. The young musicians will have the opportunity to showcase their work in portrait concerts.

Jacques Ammon and the Fibonacci Quartet

Theater Putbus

Tony, Emmy, and five-time Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Josh Groban possesses one of the most outstanding and instantly recognizable voices in music. A powerhouse vocalist and dynamic renaissance man, he’s sold over 35 million albums worldwide, headlined legendary venues on multiple continents, and has also entertained audiences with acclaimed film and television appearances. His catalog spans a series of chart-topping blockbuster albums: Josh Groban, Closer, Noël, Awake, Illuminations, All That Echoes, Stages, Bridges, and his most recent release, Harmony.

Josh Groban with the LA Phil

Hollywood Bowl

Enjoy an evening full of emotions and let yourself be enchanted by the magic of music and the unique atmosphere of Freiburg's Münsterplatz!

We invite you to an extraordinary open-air concert, as part of the Münsterplatz-Konzerte 2025, where we will present masterpieces of classical music under the direction of Jiří Habart.

Allow yourself to be captivated by the majestic beauty of Smetana's famous tone poem "The Moldau," which brings to life the diversity of the river in all its forms, and by the dramatic intensity of "Šárka."

Open-air concert: Smetana & Dvořák

Münsterplatz, Freiburg im Breisgau

Our journey begins inland, where rivers run through landscapes and legends alike. River Rhythms features music shaped by flowing waters—from the grandeur of the Mississippi to the folk-infused currents of the Vltava. Ferde Grofé’s Mississippi Suite opens the concert with rich American imagery, followed by Anatoly Lyadov’s shimmering tone poem The Enchanted Lake, conducted by assistant conductor Eric Shen.

On the Water: River Rhythms

St. Paul & St. Andrew United Methodist Church

Experience the gripping drama of Bedřich Smetana’s Dalibor, a powerful Czech opera that weaves themes of revenge, love, and fate. Set against a backdrop of medieval intrigue, Dalibor follows its titular tragic hero as he faces a desperate struggle for redemption. With sweeping orchestral music and unforgettable arias, Dalibor captivates with its emotional depth and stirring melodies. Director Jean-Romain Vesperini (Henri VIII) returns to Bard SummerScape to helm this first fully staged American production of a rarely heard masterpiece.

Dalibor at Bard SummerScape

Sosnoff Theater

Martinů, Smetana, Beethoven

Since the earliest days of the Baroque trio sonata, the combination of three instruments has produced dialogue and drama. Trio performers move seamlessly between playing as one, accompanying each other, and shining as soloists. This program showcases trio dynamics at their finest, with Bohemian spirit, rich timbres, and a haunting Elegy.

Trio Transformations

Menlo School Campus

The annual Berg:Klassik concert with the Salzburg Philharmonic offers a unique concert experience at over 2000 meters above sea level. On the summit of the "Kleine Scharte" in Bad Hofgastein, surrounded by breathtaking nature, you can enjoy a musical treat in a class of its own. The concert opens with Smetana's symphonic poem Vltava, which transforms the power and beauty of the Czech river into intoxicating sounds. Dvořák's famous symphony From the New World transports you to the vastness of America with powerful melodies and rhythmic energy. Another highlight of the evening: Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto with soloist Ferran Bardolet, which deals with the melancholy and emotional world of the post-war period. A concert that touches the soul and becomes an unforgettable experience in the heights of the mountains!

Mountain:Classical music at 2,066m above sea level

Schlossalmbahn mountain station

Join the Plano Symphony Orchestra for us for a thrilling concert featuring iconic works from across the classical repertoire. Experience the grandeur of Glinka’s Ruslan and Ludmila, setting the stage with its vibrant energy. Let the rhythmic pulse of Arturo Márquez’s Danzón No. 2 sweep you away, followed by the sweeping beauty of Smetana’s Ma Vlast, a masterpiece that captures the spirit of Bohemia. Feel the intensity of Ginastera’s Malambo, a high-energy dance that will leave you breathless. Finally, end the evening with Tchaikovsky’s March Slave, a powerful, patriotic celebration. This diverse program will take you on an unforgettable musical journey that spans cultures, emotions, and histories.

Orchestral Fireworks

Robinson Fine Arts Center

TMC Orchestra performs Brahms & Smetana

Tanglewood Music Center

The Czech Philharmonic open the 2025 Kissinger Sommer Festival with the overture to Smetana’s opera The Two Widows. Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major follows with French virtuoso Pierre-Laurent Aimard and for the grand finale, Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances, Op. 46.

Czech Philharmonic • Bad Kissingen

Regentenbau

The first ever theatrical, dance and puppet rendition of a Smetana's Má vlast (My Country).

Má vlast at Smetana Litomyšl Festival

Litomyšl Castle

The Czech Philharmonic’s last festival concert this year will open with the overture to Smetana's opera The Two Widows. Together with French piano virtuoso Pierre-Laurent Aimard, the Czech Philharmonic will also play Ravel's Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in G major. The previous day’s performance of Slavonic Dances, Op. 46, will be followed by the second set, Op. 72.

Smetana Litomyšl Festival • Tomáš Netopil, Pierre-Laurent Aimard

Má vlast • Theatrical performance

Exhibition center Prague

In this project, pupils from elementary schools of the arts all around the Czech Republic encounter their experienced colleagues from the Czech Philharmonic. After half a year of intense preparations, the project culminates with joint rehearsals for a gala concert where the orchestra plays under the baton of Petr Altrichter.

Concert of the Joint Orchestra of Music School Pupils and Musicians of the Czech Philharmonic

Rudolfinum

Spring Concert 2025

Cokesbury Church

How much personal life do composers allow to flow into their works? And can you hear it? The musicians of the Collenbusch Quartet have selected three works that are strongly influenced by the experiences of their creators. In the case of Polish composer Karol Szymanowski, it is the First World War, which he experienced on his parents' country estate in what is now Ukraine: In his string quartet, he looks back musically and into the future. Similarly, Shostakovich composed his Third String Quartet at the end of the Second World War. But not in a gloomy, tragic way, but rather in a darkly humorous way, in which he allows the pain to come across as almost musically light-footed. The Czech national composer Smetana had an inkling when he wrote his quartet that he would soon be deaf. In a way, the result is an autobiography in sound

Collenbusch Quartett

Palace of Culture

The opening concert of the 66th edition of Smetana’s Litomyšl Festival conducted by Jakub Hrůša could be called "Shakespearean". It will open with Smetana's March to Shakespeare's Feast, at the grand  finale will be a suite from the ballet Romeo and Juliet by composer Sergei Prokofiev in the conductor's arrangement. We will also welcome a rare guest - Norwegian violinist Vilde Frang.

Smetana Litomyšl Festival • Jakub Hrůša

Octavo Series (SATB) Amanda Quist & Tim Brent, Guest Conductors

Carnegie Hall

### Event Description: BSO: Bronfman Plays Beethoven

**Event Title:** BSO: Bronfman Plays Beethoven

**Date and Time:** Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 8:00 PM

**Location:** The Music Center at Strathmore

**Event Overview:**
Join the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) for an unforgettable evening as they present "Bronfman Plays Beethoven." Under the masterful direction of BSO Music Director Jonathon Heyward, this concert promises a dynamic program that captures a strong sense of place and history.

**Featured Performers:**
- **Conductor:** Jonathon Heyward
- **Piano Soloist:** Yefim Bronfman

**Program Highlights:**
1. **Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5, Emperor:** A piece that melds Viennese sophistication with musical heroism, composed during the Napoleonic Wars.
2. **James Lee III's Concerto for Orchestra:** A world premiere of a BSO-commissioned work by the Composer in Residence, reflecting his love for Baltimore in a daring and evocative new composition.
3. **Smetana's The Moldau:** A patriotic tribute to the rivers and mountains surrounding Prague, solidifying Smetana's reputation as the father of Czech music.

**Additional Information:**
- **Tickets:** Available for purchase on the BSO website.
- **Plan Your Visit:** For more details on planning your visit, including health, safety, and security measures, please refer to the Strathmore website.

**Note:** This event is presented by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and not by Strathmore.

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Experience an evening of musical brilliance and historical homage with the BSO at The Music Center at Strathmore. Don't miss this extraordinary performance!

Bronfman Plays Beethoven

The Music Center at Strathmore

BSO Music Director Jonathon Heyward leads a dynamic program possessing a strong sense of place. Completed while under siege, Beethoven melds Viennese sophistication with musical heroism amidst the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. Smetana's patriotic tribute to his homeland solidified his reputation as the "father of Czech music," a rousing and lush ode to the rivers and mountains surrounding Prague, culminating in a triumphant hymn. Composer in Residence James Lee III unveils the world premiere of his BSO-commissioned Concerto for Orchestra, channeling his own love of Baltimore in a daring and evocative new work.

Beethoven Emperor Piano Concerto featuring Bronfman

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

Completing this season’s three-part exploration of tragic lovers Romeo and Juliet is Leonard Bernstein’s suite of Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, overflowing with familiar tunes such as “Somewhere,” “Cool,” and “Maria.” Bernstein opens the program as well when violinist Tai Murray takes the stage with his Serenade (after Plato’s Symposium), which the composer referred to as “a series of related statements in praise of love.” Finally, Bartók’s The Miraculous Mandarin — which describes a game of thievery and seduction that goes awry — was once banned from performance on moral grounds. Stefan Asbury conducts this program of vibrant stories set to music.

Bernstein & Bartók

Warner Grand Theater

When Bedřich Smetana began writing tone poems, he was probably modeled on the compositions of Franz Liszt, as the latter was well known as the father of the genre. The Bohemian later said that he wanted to outdo the master with his own symphonic poems . Má Vlast goes back to the idea of ​​portraying themes from his homeland in a cycle of tone poems - as an orchestral counterpart to his confessional opera Libussa . Originally intended as a tetralogy, Smetana later composed two more parts. When the complete cycle was premiered in Prague in 1882, the composer, who had since become completely deaf, reaped great success with this work dominated by national themes, which quickly conquered the concert stage with its impressively fresh musical design, especially Moldau , which was often separated from the cycle and performed separately .

9th Philharmonic Concert / Moldau Plus

Volkstheater Rostock - Big House

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center brings a scintillating collection of works that reveal the joy and depth of the chamber music literature assembled by artistic directors, David Finckel and Wu Han. Violin sonatas from the Baroque and Classical eras will be performed by young virtuoso Chad Hoopes, followed by Mendelssohn’s invigorating Second Sonata for cello and piano, a gem of the Romantic era. The art of romantic music hits a high point in the concluding work, in which all three musicians combine for a trio by the founder of Czech music, Bedřich Smetana, which tells a heartrending story of triumph over tragedy.

An Afternoon with David Finckel, Wu Han, and Chad Hoopes

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts

Telegraph Quartet

Episcopal Church of St. Martin

Trinity Cathedral

Last year, the Czech Philharmonic returned to Baden-Baden’s famous Festspielhaus after a 25-year hiatus. Following the success of the last visit, the orchestra is back with Smetana’s Má vlast led by Chief Conductor Semyon Bychkov.

Czech Philharmonic • Baden-Baden

Festspielhaus Baden-Baden

### Event Description: James Ehnes Plays Dvořák with the Minnesota Orchestra

**Event Title:** James Ehnes Plays Dvořák

**Dates:** Thursday, May 15, 2025, and Friday, May 16, 2025

**Venue:** Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

**Duration:** 2 hours, including intermission

**Program Overview:**
Experience the profound Czech influence in this captivating program featuring works by Janáček, Smetana, and Dvořák. The evening will commence with Janáček's powerful "Sinfonietta," followed by Smetana's "Tabor" from his celebrated collection, "Má vlast." The highlight of the evening will be the return of the renowned Canadian violinist James Ehnes, who will perform Dvořák's Violin Concerto. Ehnes, who first performed with the Minnesota Orchestra as a teenager, brings his stunning virtuosity and serene lyricism to the stage once again.

**Program:**
- **WALKER:** Folksongs
- **DVOŘÁK:** Violin Concerto
- **SMETANA:** Tabor, from Má vlast
- **JANÁČEK:** Sinfonietta

**Artists:**
- **Conductor:** Edward Gardner
- **Violinist:** James Ehnes

**About the Artists:**
- **James Ehnes:** A Canadian violinist acclaimed for his stunning virtuosity and unfaltering musicality, James Ehnes has performed with top orchestras worldwide, including the Boston, Chicago, London, NHK, and Vienna symphonies, as well as the Los Angeles and New York philharmonics. This season, he serves as the National Arts Centre of Canada’s artist in residence and tours the U.S. with the Ehnes Quartet.
- **Edward Gardner:** Principal conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra and chief conductor of the Bergen Philharmonic, Edward Gardner will soon take on the music directorship of the Norwegian Opera and Ballet.

**Ticket Information:**
Tickets for this concert are available now when you purchase a package. Save up to 15% and receive subscriber perks when you buy 3 or more concerts. Individual tickets go on sale on July 29.

**Additional Information:**
- **Pre-concert activities:** Enhance your concert experience with pre-concert activities.
- **Valet Parking:** Available for your convenience.
- **Pre-order Beverages:** Skip the lines by pre-ordering your intermission drinks.
- **Accessibility Services:** Armless & bariatric chairs, assistive listening devices, large-print programs, noise-canceling headphones, service animals, and wheelchair & accessible seating are available upon request.

**Presented by:** The 2024-2025 Classical Season is presented by Ameriprise Financial.

**Plan Your Visit:**
- **Directions & Parking:** Parking is available just steps away from Orchestra Hall in the city-owned and skyway-connected 11th and Marquette Ramp.
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Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical music with the Minnesota Orchestra and James Ehnes. Secure your tickets now and be part of this extraordinary event!

James Ehnes Plays Dvořák

Minnesota Orchestra

2024 was the Year of Czech Music and to continue celebrations now in Hannover, the Czech Philharmonic presents Smetana’s complete Má vlast at the Congress Centrum led by Chief Conductor Semyon Bychkov.

Czech Philharmonic • Hannover

HCC Hannover Congress Centrum

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center brings a scintillating collection of works that reveal the joy and depth of the chamber music literature assembled by artistic directors David Finckel and Wu Han. Violin sonatas from the Baroque and Classical eras will be performed by young virtuoso Chad Hoopes, followed by Mendelssohn’s invigorating Second Sonata for cello and piano, a gem of the Romantic era. The art of romantic music hits a high point in the concluding work, in which all three musicians combine for a trio by the founder of Czech music, Bedřich Smetana, which tells a heartrending story of triumph over tragedy.

An Evening with David Finckel, Wu Han, and Chad Hoopes

National Centre for the Performing Arts

Perhaps no other orchestra is as strongly associated with Smetana's Má vlast, which was composed between 1874 and 1879, as the Czech Philharmonic. It was also the Czech Philharmonic who presented Má vlast at the first edition of the Prague Spring on 12 May 1946. In 2025, Smetana’s masterpiece will appear on the Prague Spring programme for the 133rd time, including repeat performances; of these an impressive 76 are attributed to the Czech Philharmonic.

Prague Spring • Opening Concert

Municipal House

Travel down the Mississippi with Florence Price and the Moldau with Bedřich Smetana, respectively, in a Mother’s Day concert that celebrates musical creativity and the beauty of Mother Earth. The melodic and rhythmic ebb and flow of Price’s Mississippi Suite reveals the landscapes, birds, and people in the lands of southern spirituals and New Orleans jazz, and Smetana’s  “The Moldau,” capturing the composer’s love of his homeland, flows past jubilant hunters, a village wedding, a legendary gorge, and whitewater rapids before reaching Prague and its Bohemian castle, Vyšehrad. And Rokeach’s creative Piccolo Concerto, featuring soloist Amy Likar, takes the listener on an optimistic and celebratory journey while also showcasing the instrument’s uniquely sweet-toned low register.

A Musical Mother’s Day: River Journeys

Lesher Center for the Arts

**Guitar & Gin at Winspear Centre: A Night with the ESO**

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and spirits at the Winspear Centre on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 8:00 PM, as we present "Guitar & Gin." This unique concert, conducted by the talented Michael Christie, is part of our ESO Pairings series, brought to you by Tumbler & Rocks.

**About the Concert:**

Experience the magic of classical music with a performance by the brilliant guitarist Jason Vieaux. The night will feature an animated and vigorous work by Spanish composer Rodrigo, alongside Smetana’s popular piece, The Moldau, which beautifully depicts the scenic river in the composer’s homeland. 

ESO Pairings are specially curated concerts designed to make classical music accessible and enjoyable for everyone. These short and sweet performances come with no intermission, making for a perfect introduction to the orchestra. Our knowledgeable conductors will guide you through the musical journey, sharing the stories behind the scores and their composers. Plus, your ticket includes one free food or beverage item, enhancing your experience.

**Program Highlights:**

- Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez
- Smetana's The Moldau

Please note, the program is subject to change.

**Featured Artists:**

- Michael Christie, Conductor (ESO Debut)
- Jason Vieaux, Guitar

**Important Dates:**

- Renewal Deadline: May 1, 2024 (For current subscribers to keep preferred seats)
- Subscriber Presale: July 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM
- Public Onsale: July 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM

**Additional Information:**

The Winspear Centre and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra are proud to acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 Territory, a traditional meeting ground for many Indigenous Peoples. We honor the rich artistic and musical traditions of the Indigenous communities that call this land home.

**Child Policy:** Please note, children 3 years of age and under will not be admitted.

**Box Office Information:**

- Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Closed on Saturday & Sunday)
- Phone: 780.428.1414
- Email: box.officewinspearcentre.com

For those looking to experience classical music in a new and exciting way, "Guitar & Gin" promises an evening of exceptional performances and delightful pairings. Don't miss your chance to be part of this special event at the Winspear Centre.

Guitar & Gin

Winspear Centre

Immerse yourself in an evening of Bohemian melodies, crowned by Dvořák’s beloved Cello Concerto. This masterpiece is both exhilarating and profound, and pushes the instrument’s boundaries to deliver some of his most soulful, heart-achingly beautiful music you’ll ever experience.

Dvořák Cello Concerto

Frauenthal Center

Experience the enchanting melodies of Vivaldi, Rodrigo, and Smetana at the Winspear Centre with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (ESO). This captivating concert, conducted by Michael Christie, is set to take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The evening promises a journey through classical music's finest, featuring the brilliant guitarist Jason Vieaux.

The concert will showcase a diverse program including Vivaldi's cheerful Guitar Concerto in D Major, an excerpt from Mahler's Symphony No. 3 titled "What the Wildflowers Tell Me," and Smetana's evocative symphonic poems "The Moldau" and "Blanik," which paint a vivid picture of the Czech composer's homeland. The highlight of the evening will be Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez, brought to life by Vieaux's masterful guitar performance, known for its rhythmic spirit and vigor.

This event is a part of the Thursday Classics series, offering a unique opportunity to immerse in the beauty of classical music. Whether you're a long-time classical music enthusiast or new to the genre, this concert is sure to leave you mesmerized by the power and beauty of these timeless compositions.

Tickets are now available for subscription as part of the ESO 24/25 Season, with special renewal deadlines and presale dates for current subscribers. Don't miss this chance to secure your preferred seats and be part of a memorable night at the Winspear Centre.

Vivaldi, Rodrigo & The Moldau

Ruth Reinhardt returns to lead the Symphony in two delightful works by two Czech masters: the Overture and Three Dances from Smetana’s folk-inspired romantic comedy The Bartered Bride and Dvořák’s infectiously joyous Symphony No. 8, which was conceived and written in the gorgeous green landscape of fields and woods around the small community where Dvořák had his country home. Having grown-up as a country boy in a largely agricultural community, the composer was passionate about the beauties of the rural world, taking pleasure especially in the rich variety of the songs of wild birds, which he would listen to in the little wood at the bottom of his garden. Probably no other symphony in the established repertoire is so full of delicious suggestions of singing birds as this!

Czech Masterpieces and a Saxophone Concerto

Jacobs Music Center

The great cycle My Fatherland (Má vlast) by Bedřich Smetana is popular all over the world, especially of course The Vltava . In the Czech Republic, however, the cycle is much more than that: a crystallization point of national consciousness. Every year, the great Prague Spring festival opens with it and My Fatherland is an indispensable part of the national holiday commemorating the founding of independent Czechoslovakia on October 28, 1918 .

8th Philharmonic Concert: Along the Vltava

Konzerthaus Dortmund

Since forming in 2010, Neave Trio – violinist Anna Williams, cellist Mikhail Veselov, and pianist Eri Nakamura – has earned enormous praise for its engaging, cutting­edge performances. WQXR explains, “‘Neave’ is actually a Gaelic name meaning ‘bright’ and ‘radiant,’ both of which certainly apply to this trio's music making.” The group’s 2019 album Her Voice, on Chandos Records, was named one of the best recordings of the year by both The New York Times and BBC Radio 3. The Boston Musical Intelligencer reports, “it is inconceivable that they will not soon be among the busiest chamber ensembles going,” and “their unanimity, communication, variety of touch, and expressive sensibility rate first tier.”

Neave Trio

United Methodist Church Ridgecrest

Immerse yourself in three days of captivating chamber music, where Shepherd School students come together to create moments of pure musical magic and artistry. Concert times may change as the festival approaches.


Spring Chamber Music Festival

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

### Event Description: Juilliard String Quartet at The Town Hall

**Event:** Juilliard String Quartet at The Town Hall  
**Date:** Sunday, March 30, 2025  
**Time:** 2:00 PM  
**Venue:** The Town Hall  
**Virtual Concert Availability:** Monday, March 31 - Saturday, April 5, 2025

**Tickets:**  
- Salomon Series Tickets available  
- Single Tickets starting at $25 for rear/side seating (available after October 7, 2024)

**Program:**
1. **A. Dvořák:** Selections from Cypresses, B. 152
2. **L. Janacek:** String Quartet No. 2 "Intimate Letters"
3. **B. Smetana:** String Quartet in E minor "From my Life"

**Performers:**
- **Areta Zhulla,** violin
- **Ronald Copes,** violin
- **Molly Carr,** viola
- **Astrid Schween,** cello

**About the Juilliard String Quartet:**
With unparalleled artistry and enduring vigor, the Juilliard String Quartet (JSQ) continues to inspire audiences around the world. Founded in 1946 and hailed by The Boston Globe as the most important American quartet in history, the ensemble draws on a deep and vital engagement with the classics while embracing the mission of championing new works. This vibrant combination of the familiar and the daring makes each performance a unique experience, showcasing the quartet's profound understanding, total commitment, and unceasing curiosity in sharing the wonders of the string quartet literature.

**Additional Information:**
For more details, visit [Juilliard String Quartet Official Website](http://www.juilliardstringquartet.org).

**Photo Credit:** Erin Baiano

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of exquisite music performed by the renowned Juilliard String Quartet at The Town Hall. Secure your tickets early and experience the magic of live classical music!

Juilliard String Quartet

The Town Hall

The world-renowned Juilliard String Quartet comes to Spivey Hall to perform works by Dvořák, Janacek, and Smetana. Each performance of the Juilliard String Quartet is a unique experience, bringing together the four members’ profound understanding, total commitment, and unceasing curiosity in sharing the wonders of the string quartet literature.

Clayton State University

Wenn sich zu Beginn von Bedřich Smetanas „Die Moldau“ die beiden Quellen des Flusses zusammenfinden und zum golden schimmernden Hauptthema hinleiten, meinen wir uns im Herz der tschechischen Musik zu befinden. So sehr sind diese Wellenklänge ins kollektive Ohrgedächtnis eingeflossen. Und in der heiter-beschwingten, mitunter gar walzertanzenden Achten, die noch vor seiner USA-Zeit entstand und also aus der „alten“ Welt stammt, eroberte sich auch Antonín Dvořák, der Landsmann Smetanas, zahlreiche Freiheiten von der europäischen Tradition. Im Zentrum des Konzerts steht eine Hausmusik von Matthew Hindson, unserem Composer in Focus, die gar nicht besonders bürgerlich, sondern ziemlich peppig daherkommt. Die junge Flötistin Meret Louisa Vogel übernimmt darin den virtuosen Solopart.

House Music

Stadthalle Göttingen

2025 SPO Outreach Orchestral Concert

Gangdong Arts Center

Gwanak Art Hall

Guest performance in Arnstadt Spring Concert

Theater im Schlossgarten

Family Concert – Hymns to Nature

MassBay Community College

PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATIONS: Get the real story behind the composers and their music, straight from the conductor and guest soloists. Starts one hour before each concert in the theater. Included free with each concert ticket.

TFO: Beautiful Bohemia

Ruth Eckerd Hall

Our 40th anniversary concludes with a splash! The theme of water unifies favorite classics with orchestral virtuosic masterpieces and a rhythmic American premiere. Handel’s famous “Water Music” and Smetana’s “The Moldau” bring familiar melodies and grand orchestral statements, while Britten’s “Sea Interludes” explores the peace and tempestuous atmosphere of water with compositional genius. Mexican - Japanese flautist Rayó Furuta joins SoR in the American Premiere of Alexis Aranda’s “Acqua.” which explores the water signs of the zodiac with soaring melodies and driving Latin rhythms. It’s a 40th anniversary celebration not to be missed!

Acqua Spring Concert

Fort Bragg Middle School

We’re full of surprises. Every Masterworks concert has a surprise inside – a short mystery piece that connects to the program in an unexpected way. Each one is Michael Francis’ little secret.

Beethoven’s Violin Concerto

Straz Center for the Performing Arts

**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

Lincoln Center

In pursuit of their degrees at SFCM, each student presents a recital that represents their artistry and craft. Student Recitals feature repertoire curated by students with guidance from their faculty instructor.

Anna Carney, voice - Junior Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Fascinating expedition: Thanks to Jakub Hrůša, we and our audience regularly get to enjoy gems from the rich treasure trove of Bohemian music repertoire. He loves to bring the stories to the stage that the composers from there have set to music so ingeniously. Smetana in particular was a master of symphonic poems, and in this programme we play no fewer than three of them. They were all composed decades before his famous cycle »Má vlast« and are far too rarely heard in Germany. Based on literature by Shakespeare, Schiller and Adam Oehlenschläger, they revolve around different characters: »Richard III«, »Wallenstein’s Camp« and »Haakon Jarl«. They were inspired around 1860 by an encounter with Franz Liszt – who once praised Smetana with the words: »Here you have the composer with the true Bohemian heart, the artist gifted by God.« To set the mood for these dazzling tone poems, we also present two richly nuanced works: firstly Stravinsky’s magnificent wind symphonies, in his words a »ceremony in which different groups meet in short litany-like dialogues«. Our Chief Conductor has chosen these pieces, first performed in 1921, because he loves the sound of our wind section so much – and is thus able to present them in a perfect light. There is also a work from the pen of the Czech modernist composer that Jakub Hrůša has long been fond of and therefore always wants to draw attention to: together with the accomplished pianist Jan Bartoš, we will perform Martinů's imaginative fifth and final piano concerto from 1958 – a charming example of the emotional power of his music.

Jakub Hrůša, Jan Bartoš

Bamberg Concert Hall

Making up more than 70% of the earth’s surface, water is life’s most essential element. Come listen to a program of pieces by composers who seek to capture water’s power, serenity, and majesty.  

Composer

Bedřich Smetana

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