Czech Philharmonic & Jakub Hruša at Kulturpalast Dresden

About the Event

Jakub Hruša, born in Brno in Czechia in 1981, is a highly successful conductor known for his brilliant performances that have garnered him a devoted following among the Musikfestspiele audience. In the final concert of the »HORIZONS« season, Hruša joins forces with the Czech Philharmonic at the Kulturpalast. This esteemed orchestra from Prague, renowned for its warm sound, and its conductor laureate present a vibrant programme in Dresden, dedicated entirely to their compatriot Smetana, whose 200th birthday would have been celebrated in 2024. The musical journey takes us from the overtures of Smetana's operas »The Bartered Bride« and »The Two Widows«, to his symphonic poem »Hakon Jarl«, the orchestral piece »Prague Carnival« and other diverse works by the Czech romantic composer. The evening concludes with the renowned »Vltava«, where Smetana portrays the life of the river, from its sources to its merging with the Elbe, through impressive musical imagery.