Jakub Hrůša, Conductor

Performing with
Lucas Debargue, Piano
Giulia Semenzato, Soprano
Hanno Müller-Brachmann, Baritone
Kammerorchester Basel

Programme
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)
Symphony no. 38 in D major, “Prague Symphony”, KV 504
Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, KV 488
Overture from “The Marriage of Figaro”, KV 492
Aria “Giunse al fin il momento – deh vieni non tardar” from “The Marriage of Figaro”, KV 492
Aria “Tutto è disposto”
from “The Marriage of Figaro”, KV 492
Aria “Crudele? Non mi dir”
from “Don Giovanni”, KV 527
Aria “Madamina, il catalago è questo”
from “Don Giovanni”, KV 527
Duettino “Crudel! Perché finora farmi languir così?” from “The Marriage of Figaro”, KV 492
Duet “Cinque… dieci… venti… trenta…”
from “The Marriage of Figaro”, KV 492

Klosters Music 2021 dedicates the opening concert to the great composer Mozart and his love for the Bohemian city of Prague.

It is hardly surprising that Prague, one of the musical capitals of 18th Century Europe, was home to many fine ensembles and had a vibrant operatic tradition. It attracted Mozart and his contemporaries who were impressed by its charisma and charm. Mozart (1756-1791) visited Prague at least 4 times and was idolised by its public. Le nozze di Figaro and Don Giovanni were performed to great acclaim and La clemenza di Tito was commissioned for the coronation of the King of Bohemia in 1791.

Mozart’s Symphony no 38 was premiered in Prague in 1787. Straining the limits of what his orchestra can do, Mozart creates a tumult of symphonic imagination and riotous creativity. A lifetime of listening will not exhaust its richness. We are delighted to welcome the leading Czech conductor, Jakub Hrůša and The Basel Chamber Orchestra to Klosters for what promises to be a definitive performance of this work. The A major piano concerto of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a work of lyricism and serenity, elegant and flowing. It is recognised as one of Mozart’s greatest achievements. The French pianist Lucas Debargue, a Laureate of the XV Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow where he was awarded the critics’ prize for his incredible gifts, artistic vision and creative freedom, will perform this sublime work. A selection of Arias from Don Giovanni and La nozze di Figaro complete the program.

Jakub Hrůša Conductor

Performing with
Berliner Philharmoniker
Andrew Watts countertenor
Tölzer Knabenchor

Programme
Olga Neuwirth: Keyframes for a Hippogriff − Musical Calligrams in memoriam Hester Diamond
(commissioned jointly by the Berliner Philharmoniker Foundation, the New York Philharmonic and the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra Première)

Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 in E flat major “Romantic” (2nd version from 1878/1880)

We can quickly hear why Anton Bruckner called his Fourth Symphony “Romantic”. There is a distinct feeling of longing and closeness to nature – for instance, in the horn call at the beginning, the melancholy singing of the strings and the vigorous sounds of the hunt. Jakub Hrůša, chief conductor of the Bamberger Symphoniker, leads the orchestra in this concert. He also conducts the world premiere of Keyframes for a Hippogriff by Olga Neuwirth, one of the most prominent composers of our time. According to the composer, the work is about trying “to remain a free soul despite the despair and pain in this world”.

Jakub Hrůša Conductor

Performing with
Berliner Philharmoniker
Andrew Watts countertenor
Tölzer Knabenchor

Programme
Olga Neuwirth: Keyframes for a Hippogriff − Musical Calligrams in memoriam Hester Diamond
(commissioned jointly by the Berliner Philharmoniker Foundation, the New York Philharmonic and the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra Première)

Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 in E flat major “Romantic” (2nd version from 1878/1880)

We can quickly hear why Anton Bruckner called his Fourth Symphony “Romantic”. There is a distinct feeling of longing and closeness to nature – for instance, in the horn call at the beginning, the melancholy singing of the strings and the vigorous sounds of the hunt. Jakub Hrůša, chief conductor of the Bamberger Symphoniker, leads the orchestra in this concert. He also conducts the world premiere of Keyframes for a Hippogriff by Olga Neuwirth, one of the most prominent composers of our time. According to the composer, the work is about trying “to remain a free soul despite the despair and pain in this world”.

Jakub Hrůša, Conductor

Performing with
Yuja Wang piano
Czech Philharmonic

Programme
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18
Leoš Janáček: Suite for orchestra, Op. 3
Witold Lutosławski: Concerto for Orchestra

The programme for the Velvet Revolution Concerts includes 20th century works composed under difficult circumstances or with a troubled fate. Jakub Hrůša put together an original “Slavonic” programme of early works by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Leoš Janáček, and Witold Lutosławski (Poland), who faced censorship because of artistic and civic ideals.

Jakub Hrůša, Conductor

Performing with
Yuja Wang piano
Czech Philharmonic

Programme
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18
Leoš Janáček: Suite for orchestra, Op. 3
Witold Lutosławski: Concerto for Orchestra

The programme for the Velvet Revolution Concerts includes 20th century works composed under difficult circumstances or with a troubled fate. Jakub Hrůša put together an original “Slavonic” programme of early works by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Leoš Janáček, and Witold Lutosławski (Poland), who faced censorship because of artistic and civic ideals.

Jakub Hrůša, Conductor

Performing with
Josef Špaček violin, guest artist
Czech Philharmonic

Programme
Slavomír Hořínka: Rejoice III (world première)
Bohuslav Martinů: Violin Concerto No. 1, H 226
Josef Suk: A Summer’s Tale, Musical Poem for Large Orchestra, Op. 29

It is only natural that Slavomír Hořínka, a finalist of the first competition held by the Czech Philharmonic in 2014, was been commissioned to write a new work. The orchestra’s guest artist Josef Špaček chose Bohuslava Martinů’s Violin Concerto No. 1, and Jakub Hrůša will be conducting Josef Bohuslav Foerster’s Symphony No. 5.

Jakub Hrůša, Conductor

Performing with
Josef Špaček violin, guest artist
Czech Philharmonic

Programme
Slavomír Hořínka: Rejoice III (world première)
Bohuslav Martinů: Violin Concerto No. 1, H 226
Josef Suk: A Summer’s Tale, Musical Poem for Large Orchestra, Op. 29

It is only natural that Slavomír Hořínka, a finalist of the first competition held by the Czech Philharmonic in 2014, was been commissioned to write a new work. The orchestra’s guest artist Josef Špaček chose Bohuslava Martinů’s Violin Concerto No. 1, and Jakub Hrůša will be conducting Josef Bohuslav Foerster’s Symphony No. 5.

Jakub Hrůša, Conductor

Performing with
Josef Špaček violin, guest artist
Czech Philharmonic

Programme
Slavomír Hořínka: Rejoice III (world première)
Bohuslav Martinů: Violin Concerto No. 1, H 226
Josef Suk: A Summer’s Tale, Musical Poem for Large Orchestra, Op. 29

It is only natural that Slavomír Hořínka, a finalist of the first competition held by the Czech Philharmonic in 2014, was been commissioned to write a new work. The orchestra’s guest artist Josef Špaček chose Bohuslava Martinů’s Violin Concerto No. 1, and Jakub Hrůša will be conducting Josef Bohuslav Foerster’s Symphony No. 5.