Cellist

These two composers have been active in the musical avant-garde in New York City since the 1970s, a common point where they create, compose, and organize concerts and major artistic projects.

What influenced them most in the early days of their musical involvement? Werethey fundamentally shaped by their family background? Petr Kotík, who has been a long term friend of Philip Glass, will guide you through an evening on the development of the musical avant-garde in New York City since the 1970s.

Petr Kotík and Philip Glass: 50 Years in New York City

Švanda Theatre, Smíchov

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!"

Studio of Švanda Theater

The guitar serves as a fundamental pillar across all genres of popular music. However, you can also experience its captivating presence in classical music, as demonstrated in this opening concert of our chamber series, featuring works predominantly by Spanish composers.

Boccherini. Ximenes. Vila de Forns

The Professed House, Prague

String Quartet No. 1

Prague Philharmonia

Arianne, sonata for cello and piano

Gran Quinteto for Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello in A major

Trio for Violin, Cello, and Guitar No. 1

Quintet for Guitar and String Quartet in E minor, G. 451

Cellist

Balázs Adorján

Events

Past events

Jan 28, 2025

Petr Kotík and Philip Glass: 50 Years in New York City · Prague Philharmonia

Dec 10, 2024

"Write us a quartet!" · Prague Philharmonia

Future and recently performed repertoire

Cello in String Quartet No. 1 by Glass

Prague Philharmonia

Cello in Arianne, sonata for cello and piano by Kotík

Prague Philharmonia

Cello in Gran Quinteto for Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello in A major by Forns

Prague Philharmonia

Cello in Trio for Violin, Cello, and Guitar No. 1 by Ximenes

Prague Philharmonia

Cello in Quintet for Guitar and String Quartet in E minor, G. 451 by Boccherini

Prague Philharmonia

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