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Antonn Dvoks joyous Te Deum contrasts with Josef Suks haunting Asrael Symphony.

For their final International Festival concert, Jakub Hra and the Bamberger Symphoniker pair a late masterpiece by Antonn Dvok with his son-in-law Josef Suks most ambitious orchestral work.

Dvok wrote his Te Deum in 1892 during his time teaching in America, an experience that also inspired his New World Symphony. It is a joyous affirmation of his Catholic faith, with exuberant choruses, lyrical solos for soprano and bass, and more than a hint of the folk music of the composers native Bohemia. For this rendition, the Bamberger Symphoniker is joined by the Edinburgh Festival Chorus.

Named after the angel of death, Suks soul-searching Asrael Symphony (1906) commemorates both Dvok and his daughter Otilie, Suks wife. Across its five movements, Asrael Symphony depicts a journey from anguish to transcendent hope. It includes a dramatic dance of death, a tender portrait of Otilie and a concluding radiant vision of eternity.

Buy standard price tickets for all three Bamberger evening concerts at Usher Hall and get 20% off. Excludes concessions and top-price tickets, more details over on Booking Info.

The Bamberger Symphoniker Residency is supported by James and Morag Anderson with additional support from Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany

Bamberger Symphoniker

Jakub Hra Conductor

Edinburgh Festival Chorus

James Grossmith Chorus Director

TBC Soprano

TBC Bass

Dvok Te Deum*

Suk Asrael

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