The Czech Philharmonic will perform on a unique floating stage on the Vltava River on the occasion of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union. In addition to Smetana's Vltava and Dvořák's Carnival, Janáček's monumental Glagolitic Mass, one of the most powerful sacred compositions ever, will be performed.
Antonín Dvořák
Carnival Overture, Op. 92
Bedřich Smetana
The Moldau, a symphonic poem from the cycle Má vlast (My Country)
Leoš Janáček
Glagolitic Mass, cantata for soloists, mixed choir, orchestra, and organ
Evelina Dobračeva soprano
Lucie Hilscherová alto
Aleš Briscein tenor
Jan Martiník bass
Daniela Valtová Kosinová organ
Prague Philharmonic Choir
Lukáš Vasilek choirmaster
Semyon Bychkov conductor
Czech Philharmonic
The concert for Europe is presented by Prague Sounds. It marks the Czech presidency of the Council of the European Union, with the support of the City of Prague and the Czech Ministry of Culture.
