One of the most sought-after contemporary Czech mezzo-sopranos Markéta Cukrová will perform on Sunday evening in the oldest building in South Bohemia. Her unique and unmistakable voice will be accompanied by Barbara Maria Willi, a woman of many talents, playing the hammered dulcimer. The site-specific concert space of the church in Boletice will be filled with song repertoire from the pens of composers Antonín Dvořák, Hector Berlioz and Robert Schumann. It will take place in an intimate atmosphere enhanced by natural illumination. As well as extraordinary folk songs from ancient and contemporary times.
Artists
Markéta Cukrová – mezzo-soprano
Barbara Maria Willi – hammer piano
Program
Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904): In the National Tone op. 73, B146
„Good night, my darling“ „When a maiden was mowing“ „Nothing can change“ „I have a faithful mare“
Songs op 2, B124 on texts by Gustava Pfleger-Moravský
„You ardent songs, go forth through the night“ „Oh, it was a lovely, golden dream“ „My heart often broods in pain“ „On the mountains quiet“
Robert Schumann (1810–1856): Children's scenes for piano (Kinderszenen) op. 15 (selection)
„A Tale of Distant Lands“ „Curious story“ „Reverie“
Hector Berlioz (1803–1869): Summer Nights (Les nuits d’été) op. 7
"Vilanelle" "The Specter of the Rose" "On the Lagoons: Lamento" "Absence" "At the Cemetery: Moonlight" "The Unknown Island: Barcarolle"
Without a break