Dvorak's Sunny Bohemia

Name: Dvorak's Sunny Bohemia
Start: 2026-04-25T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-25T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Riverside Presbyterian Church

Schedule

Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Riverside Presbyterian Church | Cocoa Beach, FL

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of Bohemian beauty and storytelling as your orchestra presents a program of sweeping lyricism, radiant color, and heartfelt expression. At the center of the evening is Antonín Dvořák’s beloved Cello Concerto, one of the most revered works in the entire repertoire, performed by acclaimed cellist David Calhoun.
Both exhilarating and profoundly intimate, the concerto stretches the expressive range of the cello to its limits, revealing some of Dvořák’s most soulful, heart-achingly beautiful music. From moments of heroic brilliance to passages of tender reflection, the work speaks with a deeply human voice—one that resonates long after the final note fades. It is a masterpiece that balances fiery virtuosity with aching nostalgia, offering listeners an emotional journey that is at once powerful and deeply personal.
Composed shortly before his departure to the “New World,” Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 reflects a composer at the height of his creative powers, joyfully embracing his Bohemian roots. This life-affirming symphony inhabits a sunlit pastoral landscape filled with folk-inspired melodies, rustic peasant dances, distant horn calls, and echoes of birdsong drifting through the forest. Throughout the work, exuberant celebration coexists with moments of quiet, wistful nostalgia, creating a richly textured musical world that feels both intimate and expansive.
Rounding out the program is the Southeastern U.S. Premiere of Nimue and Her Fairies by contemporary composer Dan Perttu. This enchanting tone poem draws inspiration from the legends of King Arthur and the fairy-like enchantress Nimue, weaving shimmering orchestral colors and lyrical themes into a spellbinding narrative. Evocative and atmospheric, the piece invites listeners into a world of magic, mystery, and myth, offering a fresh and imaginative complement to the timeless works of Dvořák.
Together, these three works form a concert of beauty, imagination, and emotional depth—an evening that celebrates the enduring power of orchestral music to tell stories, stir the soul, and transport us to worlds both familiar and fantastical.
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