Czech Symphony Orchestra

Theodore Kuchar, Principal Conductor; Jennifer Frautschi, Violin

Thursday, February 5, 2009
Mechanics Hall - 8:00 P. M. - Pre-Concert Talk 7 P. M.
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Overview

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The Czech Symphony, also known as the Janacek Philharmonic of Ostrava, is one of the foremost symphony orchestras of The Czech Republic. It has performed in some of the most prestigious venues of Europe, the U.S. and Japan featuring distinguished guest artists, and is renowned for its performance of works of Czech composers such as Dvorak. The orchestra’s principal conductor, Theodore Kuchar, is one of the world’s most internationally acclaimed and prolifically recorded conductors of the past decade.

“The Czech Orchestra’s performance was outstanding”

- Le Mónde, Paris

“Ms. Frautschi has created a sensation in recent seasons with her exciting performances.”

- Chicago Tribune

Program

  • Smetana - Vltava “(The Moldau)”
  • Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto in E minor, op. 64
  • Dvorak - Symphony No. 6 in D major, op. 60

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