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.
Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 2 in C minor “Resurrection” (80')
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.
Live 17 Nov 2025
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Recommended Dress Code
In celebration of the national holiday, we kindly recommend the following dress code for both concerts: black tie (or a black suit with a white shirt and dark tie, and a long evening dress).
Customer Service of Czech Philharmonic
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Customer service is available on weekdays from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm.
Recommended Dress Code
In celebration of the national holiday, we kindly recommend the following dress code for both concerts: black tie (or a black suit with a white shirt and dark tie, and a long evening dress).
Customer Service of Czech Philharmonic
Tel.: +420 227 059 227
E-mail: info@czechphilharmonic.cz
Customer service is available on weekdays from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm.
