Velvet Revolution Concert
The Velvet Revolution Concerts are intended to remind us of our civilisation’s democratic values and to present a programme that supports those ideals. For the occasion, the season’s artists-in-residence have chosen songs by Maurice Ravel and Béla Bartók and the final symphony of Gustav Mahler—a hymn celebrating life and humanity. Dear listeners, the concerts on 16 and 17 November start at 20.00. Thank you for your understanding.
All dates
Thursday
11/16/2023
8:00 PM
Rudolfinum - Dvořák Hall
Praha 1
250 - 2100 CZK
Friday
11/17/2023
8:00 PM
Rudolfinum - Dvořák Hall
Praha 1
250 - 2100 CZK
Description
ABOUT THE CONCERT
The Velvet Revolution Concerts are intended to remind us of our civilisation’s democratic values and to present a programme that supports those ideals. For the occasion, the season’s artists-in-residence have chosen songs by Maurice Ravel and Béla Bartók and the final symphony of Gustav Mahler—a hymn celebrating life and humanity.
PROGRAM
Maurice Ravel
Five Greek Folk Songs (8')
Béla Bartók
Five Hungarian Folk Songs, Sz 101 BB 108 (6')
— Intermission —
Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 9 in D major (81')
PERFORMERS
Magdalena Kožená mezzo-soprano
Simon Rattle conductor
Czech Philharmonic
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