Czech National Philharmonic Orchestra

Name: Czech National Philharmonic Orchestra
Start: 2025-01-31T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

Schedule

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Forbes Center for the Performing Arts | Harrisonburg, VA

The Czech National Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the leading and oldest symphony orchestras in the Czech Republic. Based in the historic capital of Moravia, the orchestra was founded in 1945 at the end of World War II and celebrated its 79th concert season in 2024. It serves as the center of musical activities in the region and ranks among the most authentic interpreters of Czech national music culture. This spectacular program will celebrate works by two of the Czech Republic’s acclaimed composers, Antonín Dvořák (1841- 1904), and Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884), considered the father of Czech classical music. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of masterful music from one of the Czech Republic’s finest ensembles!