Third part of a concert tetralogy, in which the string sections of the Ostrava, Olomouc and Pardubice Philharmonics will once again join forces to perform compositions for large string ensembles.

“They say it is not advisable to enter the same river twice. However, the repertoire, which seems ideal for such shows, offers itself directly and it would be a chance missed not to undertake this remarkable journey, full of musical experiences and with exactly the same line-up of musicians once again!” 

Bohuslav Vítek

Antonio Vivaldi

Concerto for Strings in G major RV 151


Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Divertimento in D major KV 136


Ralph Vaughan Williams

Five Variants of Dives and Lazarus for two string orchestras and harp


Béla Bartók

Romanian Folk Dances for string orchestra


Georg Friedrich Händel (Arr. Leonard Rosenman)

Sarabanda from Suite in D minor HWV 437


John Ireland

Toccata from Concerto pastorale for string orchestra


Petr Iljič Čajkovskij (Arr. Leopold Stokowski)

Andante cantabile from String Quartet No. 1 in D major Op. 11


Jean Sibelius

Andante festivo for strings and timpani


Isaac Albéniz (Arr. Petr Koronthály)

Asturias – Leyenda from Spanish Suite Op. 47


Freddie Mercury (Arr. Petr Koronthály)

Bohemian Rhapsody from the album A Night at the Opera


photogallery

venue / Castle Courtyard

Each year, this courtyard, with its excellent acoustics and open arcades reminiscent of theater boxes, turns into a concert hall under the stars.

More on venue The Castle Courtyard

790 / 890 / 990 / 1.290 CZK

50% discount for health disability cards holders

Pre-concert-talk at 6.30 p.m. at the Castle Riding Hall

1 Intermission

Estimated end of the concert at 9.30 p.m.

performers overview

United string sections
Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava
Moravian Philharmonic Olomouc
Pardubice Chamber Philharmonic
Conductor Leoš Svárovský

frequently asked questions

Bad Weather...
The performance takes place outdoors. If the usually pleasant summer skies aren’t obliging, an awning will take a few minutes to silently roll into place over the heads of the audience. Therefore, the performance will go ahead even if it rains. A few raindrops may fall in spots in Section C, which is why tickets for this section are sold for a discounted price.
Wheelchairs
We want do everything possible to make things easy for people in wheelchairs. Therefore, to purchase tickets, please contact Jitka at nazdravetska@smetanovalitomysl.cz or +420 602 457 338.
Tour of Smetana’s Birthplace
It’s almost as if intermission was created just for visiting Smetana’s birthplace, as it’s directly on the grounds.

performers

United string sections

Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava

Moravian Philharmonic Olomouc

Pardubice Chamber Philharmonic

Conductor Leoš Svárovský

frequently asked questions

frequently asked questions

Bad Weather…

The performance takes place outdoors. If the usually pleasant summer skies aren’t obliging, an awning will take a few minutes to silently roll into place over the heads of the audience. Therefore, the performance will go ahead even if it rains. A few raindrops may fall in spots in Section C, which is why tickets for this section are sold for a discounted price.

Wheelchairs

We want do everything possible to make things easy for people in wheelchairs. Therefore, to purchase tickets, please contact Jitka at nazdravetska@smetanovalitomysl.cz or +420 602 457 338.

Tour of Smetana’s Birthplace

It’s almost as if intermission was created just for visiting Smetana’s birthplace, as it’s directly on the grounds.