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concert Sir Simon Rattle conducts Ravel, Bartók, and Mahler — With Magdalena Kožená Czech Philharmonic: Velvet Revolution Concert 2022

Czech Philharmonic: Velvet Revolution Concert 2022

Sir Simon Rattle conducts Ravel, Bartók, and Mahler — With Magdalena Kožená Czech Philharmonic: Velvet Revolution Concert 2022

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The great Sir Simon Rattle leads the Czech Philharmonic in an epic concert marking the anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, joined by marvelous mezzo Magdalena Kožená live at the Rudolfinum in Prague!

The Velvet Revolution was a watershed moment in the history of the former Czechoslovakia, which saw the end of 41 years of single-party communist rule in November 1989. The Czech Philharmonic's yearly commemorative concert celebrates the democratic ideals of civilization, with this year's program reflecting a pan-European cosmopolitan sensibility that embraces the folk heritage of many nations. It begins with the gorgeous Five Greek Folk Songs by Ravel, interpreted by the marvelous mezzo-soprano Magdalena Kožená—who continues with Bartók's Five Hungarian Folk Songs, an enchanting cycle with remarkable orchestration. To conclude on the most memorable of notes: Mahler's formidable Ninth Symphony, a musical reflection of humanity and a profound statement on life and death.

© Photo: Petra Hajska

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Program

  • Maurice Ravel, Five Greek Folk Songs
    • 1. Chanson de la mariée : « Réveille-toi, perdrix mignonne » — Modéré
    • 2. « Là-bas, vers l'église » — Andante
    • 3. « Quel galant m'est comparable » — Allegro
    • 4. Chanson des cueilleuses de lentisques : « Ô joie de mon âme » — Lent
    • 5. « Tout gai ! » — Allegro
  • Béla Bartók, Five Hungarian Folk Songs, Sz 101 BB 108
    • 1. A tomlocben
    • 2. Regi keserves
    • 3. Sarga csiko, csengo rajta
    • 4. Panasz
    • 5. Virageknal eg a vilag
  • Gustav Mahler, Symphony No. 9 in D Major
    • 1. Andante comodo
    • 2. Im Tempo eines gemächlichen Ländlers. Etwas täppisch und sehr derb
    • 3. Rondo. Burleske (Allegro assai. Sehr trotzig)
    • 4. Adagio (Sehr langsam)

Details

  • Directed by:
    • Michael Beyer
  • Venue: Rudolfinum — Dvořák Hall (Prague)
  • Production date: 2022
  • Duration: 1 h 49 min
  • Production: © Euroarts
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