Prague New Year's Eve Concert

ABOUT THE CONCERT 

The Prague New Year's Concert at the Smetana Hall of the Municipal House will offer a selection of the finest Czech and international classical music performed by the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Friedemann Riehle with soloist Marek S. Doss. You can look forward to composers such as Bedřich Smetana, Antonín Dvořák, Giuseppe Verdi, and many other musical giants' compositions.

The Prague Philharmonic Orchestra developed in the 1990s into the most requested recording orchestra in Europe. The Prague Philharmonic Orchestra records more than 100 sessions per year, which include film music for producers from around the globe; classical music for Decca, EMI, Sony BMG and other labels; as well as music for commercials. Sol Gabetta and Jonas Kaufmann are just a few of the famous soloists. Who have recorded CDs with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. With Friedemann Riehle conducting, the orchestra's annual New Year's Concert has become a highlight of Prague's live classical music scene. Its outstanding quality, in addition to proven ease in arranging contracts, continues bringing success to the orchestra.

Programe:

Smetana -VLTAVA (The Moldau)

A. Dvořák -FROM THE NEW WORLD - Symphony No. 9 (Allegro con fuoco)

Verdi - ARIA FROM LA TRAVIATA

Bizet -OUVERTURE TO CARMEN, ESCAMILLO'S ARIA FROM CARMEN

Brahms - HUNGARIAN DANCE No. 5

A. Dvořák - SLAVONIC DANCE No. 8 G minor (op.46)

Joh. Strauss -LEICHTES BLUT POLKA, BLUE DANUBE WALTZ

Joh. Strauss (father) - RADETZKY MARCH

Prague Philharmonic Orchestra - New Year's Eve Concert
Friedemann Riehle - conductor
Mark S. Doss - baritone