For the first event in their two-concert residency at the 2022 International Festival, the Czech Philharmonic and Music Director Semyon Bychkov draw on the orchestras own eminent history to bring together richly flavoured music from their Czech homeland. No other ensemble can perform this music with the same power, authenticity or sheer delight.
Dvok offers carefree memories of boisterous Bohemian celebrations in his joyful Carnival Overture. Dazzling pianist sisters Katia and Marielle Labque are the soloists in the jazz-infused Concerto for Two Pianos by Dvoks compatriot Martin, which looks back affectionately to the concertos of Bach and Vivaldi while setting feet tapping with its infectious rhythms.
Four eminent vocal soloists and the massed voices of the Edinburgh Festival Chorus join the orchestra for Janeks visionary Glagolitic Mass, a passionate paean to the wonders of Bohemian nature as much as a spiritual hymn of praise.
Supported by
Sir Ewan and Lady Brown
Czech Philharmonic
Semyon Bychkov Conductor
Katia Labque Piano
Marielle Labque Piano
Evelina Dobraeva Soprano
Lucie Hilscherov Mezzo soprano
Ale Briscein Tenor
Jan Martink Baritone
Edinburgh Festival Chorus
Aidan Oliver Chorus Director
Dvok Carnival Overture
Martin Concerto for Two Pianos
Janek Glagolitic Mass
