2nd Philharmonic Concert

In 1889, Antonín Dvořák spent the summer in the Bohemian village of Vysoká in such a relaxed mood that melodies just came to him between gardening, pigeon breeding and long walks. The musical ideas he collected during these carefree weeks were processed in his 8th Symphony, which became famous for its optimism and joie de vivre. Bohemian folkloristic coloring and brilliant melodic ideas characterize this symphony, which breathes light and space.