The Best of Czech and World Classical Music

January 24, 2023

The concert performed by the string quartet will surely impress you with their beautiful rendition of the world-famous classical pieces.
every Saturday at 5.00 p.m.

 
 

 

 

The Best of Czech and World Classical Music
January 24, 2023 - The Best of Czech and World Classical Music

A beautiful programme by a string quartet composed of the leading Czech orchestras’ members. Captivating concerts in the intimate setting of the Church of St. Martin create a truly unique atmosphere as the church is located in an unusual place, a little hidden and aside the busy streets.

All members of the quartet come from musical families, musical feeling thus runs in their blood. In particular, Jitka Balková represents the fourth generation of Czech musicians carrying the family’s musical legacy. The duration of the concert is approximately one hour.

Programme:

Bedřich Smetana  Vltava (The Moldau)
Antonín Dvořák  Humoresque No. 7 (Op. 101), Symphony №9, "From The New World" - II - Largo, Slavonic Dance No. 8 Op. 46
Johann Pachelbel  Canon in D major
Georges Bizet   Intermezzo, Overture to the opera Carmen
Antonio Vivaldi   The Four Seasons - complete Spring and 2nd movement from Winter
Johann Sebastian Bach   Air - Suite No.3 D major BWV 1068
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart   Divertimento in F major, K.138/125c
Tomaso Albinoni    Adagio in G minor
Johannes Brahms   Hungarian dances no. 5 in G minor and no. 6 in D major

Quartet cast:

First violin  Zdenek Pechousek
Second violin  Jitka Jirickova
Viola  Jitka Balkova
Cello  Jitka Malatkova

Tickets and prices

500 CZK / 700 CZK
Tickets are available at the entrace of The St. Martin in the Wall Church or online.

The entrance to the church opens at 4 p.m.

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