Czech Philharmonic • Orchestra Rehearsal... for VLAST I (rerun of the 2023 programme)

ABOUT THE CONCERT

Smetana's "My Country" (Má vlast)  is not only the most frequently performed piece alongside Dvořák's "New World Symphony" for the Czech Philharmonic, but also an emblematic composition, which is part of a venerable interpretational tradition. What relationship do today's Philharmonic members have with Smetana's remarkable score – and with their parts? How does conductor Petr Altrichter view this unique cycle of symphonic poems?

Duration of the programme 2 hours

PROGRAM

Bedřich Smetana  
Má vlast (My Country) – cycle of symphonic poems (Vyšehrad, Vltava, Šárka)

PERFORMERS

Czech Philharmonic 

Petr Altrichter  conductor 

Marek Eben  host 

Alice Nellis  stage director