Czech Philharmonic ⬩ Edinburgh
At the first performance, the leading Czech orchestra will present itself in an all-Czech programme. Dvořák’s energetic Carnival Overture will be followed by Bohuslav Martinů’s original Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra played by the Labèque sisters and Leoš Janáček’s magnificent Glagolitic Mass with Czech soloists and a Scottish choir.
Programme
Antonín Dvořák
Carnival Overture, Op. 92
Bohuslav Martinů
Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra, H 292
Leoš Janáček
Glagolitic Mass, cantata for soloists, choir, orchestra and organ
Performers
Katia and Marielle Labèque pianos
Evelina Dobračeva soprano
Lucie Hilscherová alto
Aleš Briscein tenor
Jan Martiník bass
Edinburgh Festival Chorus
Aidan Oliver choirmaster
Semyon Bychkov conductor
Czech Philharmonic
Edinburgh International Festival — Usher Hall
8/20/2022 Saturday 8:00 PM
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