The “Homage to Czech Music” concert, part of the Year of Czech Music 2024 (Rok české hudby 2024) project, organized by the Reina Sofía School of Music in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic and the Czech Centre in Madrid. This event commemorates two significant anniversaries: the bicentenary of the birth of Bedřich Smetana and the 150th anniversary of Josef Suk, offering an exceptional opportunity to pay tribute to great Czech composers such as Smetana, Dvořák, Janáček, Suk, and Martinů, and highlighting the rich musical tradition of the Czech Republic and its relevance on the global stage.
Extraordinary Prelude Series: Homage to Czech Music (Part 1). Sony Auditorium (Madrid) 2024-11-28
SMETANA, Bedrich
Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 15
I. Moderato assai
II. Allegro, ma non agitato
III. Finale. Presto
Eduard Kollert, violin
Célia Garetti, cello
Mariam Chitanava, piano
JANÁCEK, Leos
Piano Sonata 1.X.1905
I. Predtucha: Con moto
II. Smrt: Adagio
Natalie Schwamova, piano