Czech Philharmonic ⬩ Velvet Revolution Concert

The Velvet Revolution Concert resounds with spiritual strength and hope. In his Resurrection Symphony, Gustav Mahler traces a journey from the darkness of death towards faith in light and renewal. This monumental work, uniting emotion with philosophical depth, reflects the soul’s struggle for meaning and hope. The Czech Philharmonic and the Prague Philharmonic Choir will be conducted by the Finnish maestro Sakari Oramo, stepping in for Zubin Mehta.

Duration of the programme 1 hour 20 minutes

Programme

Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 2 in C minor “Resurrection” (80')

Performers

Lucy Crowe soprano
Okka von der Damerau mezzo-soprano

Prague Philharmonic Choir
Lukáš Vasilek choirmaster

~~Zubin Mehta~~ ~~conductor~~
Sakari Oramo conductor
Czech Philharmonic

The Czech Philharmonic and the Prague Philharmonic Choir have close ties to Mahler’s music. Together, they recorded the Second Symphony as part of a Mahler cycle being made under the baton of chief conductor Semyon Bychkov in cooperation with the recording label Pentatone.

“The Second Symphony, ‘Resurrection’, was inspired by the eternal question: ‘Why are we here?’ Its five movements show the cycle of life with all its struggles: suffering, joy, irony, humour, love, and doubts… All along, however, it is faith that brings final certainty,” says Bychkov, characterising the work.

Rudolfinum — Dvořák Hall

11/16/2025 Sunday 8:00 PM

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11/17/2025 Monday 8:00 PM