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Four world premieres in one evening are promised by this concert of two representatives of the contemporary school of composition in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Kateřina Horká (1993) has composed more than 150 works of various forms and characters, from chamber music to jazz and symphonic works. She profiles herself as an arranger and composer for all genres. She has been a finalist in numerous competitions, including the Cory Brass Band Composition Prize (Cardiff, UK) and the River City Brass Composition Prize (Pittsburgh, USA). In 2023, she won the St. Christopher International Composition Competition in Vilnius (Lithuania).

Kateřina Horká and Marián Lejava. The Czech–Slovak Contemporary Scene

Studio of Švanda Theater

On May 10, 2023, Prague Philharmonia signed an exclusive cooperation agreement with the International Chamber Music Festival Konvergencie, based in Slovakia, which organizes a composition competition for Czech and Slovak composers under 35 as part of its activities. One of the main prizes for the competition laureates was the opportunity to have their winning composition performed in Prague Philharmonia's contemporary music series during the 2024/2025 concert season.

"Write us a quartet!"

The seventh chamber music concert will offer a cross-section of both less performed and notoriously known composers. The Romanian composer and violinist George Enescu, whose works are inspired by Romanian folk music, is one of the greatest composers of his country. The evening is also dedicated to Dmitri Shostakovich. Two of his works will be heard, one of which is the demanding String Quartet No. 8.

Pianist

Martin Fila

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 20, 2026

Shostakovich. Enescu. Reger · Prague Philharmonia

Past events

Apr 29, 2025

Kateřina Horká and Marián Lejava. The Czech–Slovak Contemporary Scene · Prague Philharmonia

Dec 10, 2024

"Write us a quartet!" · Prague Philharmonia

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Invierno Porteño for violin, viola and piano by Piazzolla

Prague Philharmonia

Piano in Five Pieces for Two Violins and Piano by Shostakovic

Prague Philharmonia

Piano in Four Fates for violin, clarinet, cello and piano by Horká

Prague Philharmonia

Piano in Con Brio (Omaggio a V. B.) by Lejava

Prague Philharmonia

Piano in Con Dolore (Prologo: Omaggio a R. B.) by Lejava

Prague Philharmonia

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