Celebrating the renewal of nature in spring as well as the promise of young, new musical talent during this Year of Czech Music 2024.
The program includes works by Antonín Dvorak, Josef Suk, Vitezslava Kapralova, and Bohuslav Martinu as well as the world premiere of a concert transcription of Bedrich Smetana’s iconic symphonic poem Vltava, newly arranged for chamber ensemble by composer/pianist Moshe Knoll.
The musicians in this concert comprise talented rising stars from The Juilliard School in the pre-college and college divisions as well as seasoned New York players and the young soprano Nicole Goldstein, who is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory. Juilliard’s recently formed Cabaletta Quartet will also be featured.
PROGRAM
Vitězslava Kaprálová, "Morning" from Two Songs, Opus 4
Bedřich Smetana, "Mařenka's Aria" from "The Bartered Bride," Act I
Antonín Dvořák, "Songs My Mother Taught Me"
Bohuslav Martinů, Adagio from Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 3
Bedřich Smetana, Allegro Vivo Appassionato from String Quartet no.1 in E Minor "From My Life"
Antonín Dvořák, Finale from String Quartet no.12 in F Major Opus 96, the "American"
Josef Suk, Appassionato from Four Pieces for Piano and Violin Opus 17
Antonín Dvořák, Allegro molto and Adagio molto e mesto from Piano trio no.1 in B Flat, Opus 21
World premiere of a concert transcription of Bedřich Smetana’s Vltava, newly arranged by composer Moshe Knoll for Chamber Ensemble (piano four hands, double string quartet, plus bass).
For more information about the program and the musicians, visit dvoraknyc.org.
The Year of Czech Music is a celebration held once a decade on every year that ends on the number four, a number that marks many Czech music anniversaries. This year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Bedřich Smetana, known as the “father of Czech music.” It is also the 150th anniversary of the birth of Czech composer and violinist Josef Suk, who studied under Antonín Dvořák and married his daughter, and the 120th anniversary of Dvořák’s death.
General admission: $30; seniors, students: $20. Tickets may be purchased online through Eventbrite (plus the processing fee), or at the door at the time of the event (cash only).
This event is organized by Laura Jean Goldberg, violinist and DAHA Music Advisor, with support of the Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association.