The winners of Virtuosos Visegrad 4+, a televised talent competition, will perform at the Castle’s Riding Hall with their mentor, the legendary violinist, Vadim Gluzman, who will celebrate his 50th birthday at this concert. The young artists from five countries will be accompanied by the South Bohemian Philharmonic, led by Slovak conductor, Peter Valentovič, who, along with the director of the Festival, Gabriela Rachidi, is on the TV talent show’s panel of judges. The festival’s top priority is supporting young musicians and it values the opportunity to present the next generation of the best performers from the Czech Republic and the surrounding countries.
Artists
Vadim Gluzman – violin
Winners of the Virtuosos V4+ Competition:
Roman Červinka (CZ) – violin
Klára Valentovičová (SK) – recorder
Dávid Roland Mózes (HU) – piano
Patricija Avšič (SLO) – violin
Maciej Kasperek (PL) – flute
South Czech Philharmonic
Peter Valentovič – conductor
Program
J. Haydn: Keyboard Concerto No. 11 in D Major, Hob. XVIII/11, 2nd and 3rd movement
J. Pelikán: Concerto for Flute, Strings, and Harpsichord
P. de Sarasate: Gypsy Airs, op. 20
Intermission
C. H. C. Reinecke: Ballade for Flute and Orchestra, op. 288
H. Wieniawski: Violin Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, 2nd and 3rd movement
Ch. W. Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30 – Dance of the Blessed Spirits (arr. for Violin and Strings)
M. Ravel: Tzigane