Quarter Tone by Karel Ančerl
Programme to commemorate the members of the Terezín Orchestra of Karel Ančerl
Composition for string orchestra in quar ter tones in Prague premiere
The compositon by one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century performed by the Polish chamber orchestra Aukso with conductor Marek Moś and soloists Jiří Vodička (violin, concertmaster of the Czech Philharmonic) and Edita Keglerová — harpsichord.
The evening is moderated by Ester Janečková.
Video projection of archival materials.
Original music by one of the world's finest conductors of the 20th century and long-time chief conductor of the Czech Philharmonic will be performed as part of the commemorative evening. The Aukso Tychy String Orchestra will interpret the exceptionally demanding Piece for String Orchestra in quarter tones.
The concert, composed and performed by Karel Ančerl in the Terezín ghetto eighty years ago, will be accompanied by the soloist and concertmaster of the Czech Philharmonic Jiří Vodička and the leading Czech harpsichordist Edita Keglerová.
Moderator Ester Janečková will conduct the commemorative evening accompanied by a unique video projection.
The legacy of Karel Ančerl has long been dedicated to the musician Ivan Bierhanzl together with Ančerl's granddaughter Maximiliana. They have not only contributed to the discovery of the unknown works of the world-famous conductor, but are also the initiators of the upcoming concert.
The partners of the programme are the State Fund for Culture, the Jewish Museum in Prague, the Polish Cultural Institute, and the company DLOUHY TECHNOLOGY. Media partners are Czech Television and Czech Radio.
Program:
Georg Friedrich Händel - Concerto Grosso in F Major
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - A Little Night Music
Johann Sebastian Bach - Violin Concer to in E Major
Josef Suk - Meditation on the Old Czech Chorale
Pavel Haas - Study for Strings
Karel Ančerl - Composition for String Orchestra in Quar ter Tones
Antonín Dvořák - Serenade for Strings in E Major