Smetana’s Litomyšl National Festival ⬩ Ceremonial Opening Concert
At the opening concert of the 65th anniversary edition of the Smetana Litomyšl Festival, the Czech Philharmonic will perform together with pianist Kirill Gerstein, winner of the prestigious Gilmore Artist Award. Listeners can look forward to three compositions by renowned composers - Bedřich Smetana, Sergei Rachmaninov and Antonín Dvořák.
Programme
Bedřich Smetana
Scherzo from Triumphal Symphony in E Major, Op. 6
Sergej Rachmaninov
Piano Concerto in C minor No. 2, Op. 18
Antonín Dvořák
Slavonic Rhapsodies, Op. 45
Performers
Kirill Gerstein piano
Tomáš Netopil conductor
Czech Philharmonic