/concert/ Ma Vlast: Smetana Pianographique
Schedule
Tue Oct 22 2024 at 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Bohemian National Hall | Manhattan, NY
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Maki Namekawa and Dennis Russell Davies perform the 4-hand piano version of Bedrich Smetana's legendary symphonic poem "My Country" (Ma vlast).The year 2024 marks not only the Year of Czech Music and the 200th anniversary of composer Bedrich Smetana’s birth, but also a significant milestone for Dennis Russell Davies, the chief conductor of Filharmonie Brno. Davies and his artistic and life partner Maki Namekawa will perform as a piano duo, honoring the founder of Czech national music, Bedrich Smetana. Their rendition of "My Country" will feature visualizations by Cori O’Lan.
The year 2024 marks not only the Year of Czech Music and the 200th anniversary of Bedřich Smetana’s birth, but also a significant milestone for Dennis Russell Davies, the chief conductor of Filharmonie Brno. Davies and his artistic and life partner Maki Namekawa will perform at the Bohemian National Hall Ballroom as a piano duo, honoring the founder of Czech national music, Bedřich Smetana. Their rendition of Má vlast will feature visualizations by Cori O’Lan.
PROGRAM
PART ONE (40 min)
Text from "Witiko" by Adalbert Stifter
Vyšehrad
Vltava
Šárka
PART TWO (44 min)
Text from "Der Waldganger" (The Wanderer in the Forest) by Adalbert Stifter
Z českých luhů a hájů (From Bohemian Fields and Groves)
Tábor
Blaník
Bedrich Smetana's cycle of symphonic poems, titled Má vlast (My Country), is the pinnacle of Czech Romantic orchestral music and remains its most beloved work. Shortly after completing the cycle, Smetana created piano four-hands transcriptions of all six pieces. As a skilled pianist, he transformed his orchestral scores into compelling counterparts that surpass simple reductions. Smetana's virtuoso arrangements are fully capable of standing alone on stage, providing a rich and fulfilling experience for audiences.
Free and open to the public. Seats are limited, on first-come first-served basis. RSVP through Eventbrite is required.
For more information about the event, visit www.czechcenter.com.
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This event is organized by the Czech Center New York.
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Where is it happening?
Bohemian National Hall, 321 E 73rd St, New York, NY 10021-3705, United States,New York, New York, ManhattanEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
