Dvořák. Shostakovich – Rudolfinum, Prague

About this event

This third subscription concert of the Prague Philharmonia's Orchestral series A is guided by Czech conductor Petr Altrichter, framing an evening centered on spiritual contemplation and profound reflection. The programming deliberately pairs the sincere religious devotion of Dvořák with the dark, probing mystery of Shostakovich's late period. A unique artistic choice in this production is the sharing of the solo narrative in Dvořák's Biblical Songs between two leading young vocal talents: Czech bass-baritone Lukáš Bařák and Icelandic mezzo-soprano Arnheiður Eiríksdóttir. This approach splits a cycle traditionally performed by a single voice, adding a conversational or dual-perspective element to the intimate music. The concert is specifically timed in the wake of All Saints' Day, providing a thematic refuge for quiet reflection.

Cast & creative

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  Mezzo-soprano

  Arnheiður Eiríksdóttir
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  Mezzo-soprano

  Arnheiður Eiríksdóttir
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  Bass-baritone

  Lukáš Bařák
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  Conductor

  Petr Altrichter
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  Conductor

  Petr Altrichter
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  Composer

  Antonín Dvořák
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