Dive into the vibrant musical heritage of present-day Slovakia and the Czech Republic as Music Director Juraj Valčuha shares a “Bohemian Rhapsody” of musical treasures from his homeland. Rooted in the region’s rich folk music tradition, and shaped by political history and the fight for freedom, this is music that brims with rhythmic verve and sparkling melodies.
Bohemian Rhapsody Festival Week One
Bohemian Rhapsodies
Sept. 29
Members of the Houston Symphony share sparkling works by Janáček, Kaprálová, and Dvořák... Read More
- JANÁČEK Mládí (Youth) for Woodwinds
- KAPRÁLOVÁ Trio pro dechové nástroje (Trio for Wind Instruments)
- DVOŘÁK String Quintet in G major, Opus 77
“It's a unique experience to listen to the Houston Symphony in such intimate setting"
- Karla Ramirez, Subscriber
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Dvořák’s New World Symphony
Oct 4–6
Juraj Valčuha and the orchestra kick off the season with Dvořák’s soul-stirring... Read More
- Juraj Valčuha - conductor
- Svatopluk Sem - baritone
- Houston Symphony Chorus
- B. DESSNER Mari (Sat/Sun only)
- MARTINŮ Czech Rhapsody
- DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9, From the New World
This will be an unforgettable performance of one of music’s most popular symphonies!
- Houston Symphony Staff
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Bohemian Rhapsody Festival Week Two
Trifonov in Concert
Oct 10
Superstar pianist Daniil Trifonov brings his one-of-a-kind artistry to Dvořák’s grand Piano ... Read More
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Daniil Trifonov - piano
- KAPRÁLOVÁ Military Sinfonietta
- DVOŘÁK Piano Concerto
- JANÁČEK Sinfonietta
“Even having seen it, one cannot quite believe it. Such is the artistry of Daniil Trifonov.” (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
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Dvořák’s Violin Concerto
Oct 12 & 13
Grammy Award-winning violinist James Ehnes performs Dvořák’s exuberant and uplifting Violin Concerto... Read More
- Juraj Valčuha - conductor
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James Ehnes - violin
- KAPRÁLOVÁ Military Sinfonietta
- DVOŘÁK Violin Concerto
- JANÁČEK Sinfonietta
“James Ehnes is a violinist in a class of his own” (The Times, London)