Beethoven – Fate Symphony - Thursday
For the first time the Prague Symphony welcomes the most important Slovenian conductor of today, Marko Letonja. The first half of the evening will be French in honour of his many years in Strasbourg, the second half will be Fate. One of the world's finest organists, Olivier Latry, will also perform with our orchestra for the first time.
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ABOUT THE CONCERT
For the first time the Prague Symphony welcomes the most important Slovenian conductor of today, Marko Letonja. The first half of the evening will be French in honour of his many years in Strasbourg, the second half will be Fate. One of the world's finest organists, Olivier Latry, will also perform with our orchestra for the first time.
Program
Hector Berlioz
Roman Carnival, Overture Op. 9
Francis Poulenc
Concerto for organ, timpani and strings in G minor
Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 5 in C minor "Fate"
Performers
Olivier Latry | organ
Prague Symphony Orchestra
Marko Letonja | conductor
