Talk:Czech Philharmonic

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Premiere of Mahler's Seventh

The article states that "In 1908, Gustav Mahler led the orchestra in the world premiere of his Symphony No. 7". No source is cited for this statement. Louis Biancolli in The Analytical Concert Guide writes, "With the visiting Vienna Philharmonic as orchestra, Mahler himself conducted the world premiere of his seventh symphony at Prague on September 19, 1908".

Does anyone have a RS for the Czech Philharmonic being the orchestra? (I suspect that it was simply assumed that since the premiere took place in Prague that the orchestra would have been the Czech Philharmonic.)

-- Jmc (talk) 19:53, 9 November 2018 (UTC)

Updates and additions to the article

• The logo should be changed for the current one: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Logo_%C4%8Cesk%C3%A9_filharmonie.jpg. :

• There are many more photos of the Czech Philharmonic on the Czech page that can be added to the English version as well, especially photos of the conductors and the orchestra in Rudolfinum. https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%8Cesk%C3%A1_filharmonie :

• I suggest adding some more information to the first paragraph, rather than mentioning them in the History paragraph:

The orchestra gave its first concer on January 4, 1896, conducted by composer and conductor Antonín Dvořák. The Czech Philharmonic is regarded as one of the world's leading orchestras.

Since September 2018, Soviet-born American conductor Semyon Bychkov has served as Chief Conductor and Music Director of the Czech Philharmonic. Czech conductor Jakub Hrůša is Principal Guest Conductor and British conductor Sir Simon Rattle, since September 2024, has served as Principal Guest Conductor ‘Rafael Kubelík Chair’.

• I suggest adding a paragraph about Concert activities (including an overview of the dramaturgy):

Each season, the Czech Philharmonic performs around 50 domestic and 30 international concerts. The domestic program is divided into five subscription series, alongside special events such as the Concert for Freedom and Democracy, New Year's concerts, and the Open Air season finale. Each year, the orchestra performs at the Prague Spring, Dvořák Prague and Smetana Litomyšl Festivals across the country.

With a focus on 19th and 20th-century music, especially Czech composers like Dvořák, Smetana, and Janáček, the orchestra has frequently featured Mahler and Shostakovich under Bychkov's leadership. It also collaborates with world-class conductors and soloists such as Sir Antonio Pappano, Daniil Trifonov, Janine Jansen, and Augustin Hadelich.

• Again, I suggest creating a paragraph, this time about International Presence:

The Czech Philharmonic gained international recognition early on. A landmark event was its concert in London in 1902, conducted by Oskar Nedbal. Today, the orchestra has become a frequent guest on international stages, regularly performing in Vienna, Salzburg, Budapest, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Paris, Taipei, Tokyo, Seoul and Madrid. It is also a regular fixture at international summer festivals such as festivals such as the BBC Proms, Kissinger Sommer and Elbphilharmonie Sommer.

The first overseas tour, an ambitious journey in 1959, took the orchestra to Australia, Japan, New Zealand, China, India, and the Soviet Union. In more recent times, the Czech Philharmonic has become a staple in East Asian concert seasons, especially in Japan where it frequently performs at Tokyo’s Suntory Hall.

The orchestra made its North American debut in 1965 under the baton of Karel Ančerl, returning multiple times. Most recently to mark the culmination of the 2024 Year of Czech Music, the Czech Philharmonic was invited to present a three-day residency at Carnegie Hall.

• The article should also mention Educational Activites of the Czech Philharmonic:

Long-term projects include "Romano drom," a collaboration with singer Ida Kelarová and the Romani choir Čhavorenge. Its Orchestral Academy provides young talent with the opportunity to perform in the season concerts alongside the orchestra’s players. Additionally, the Czech Student Philharmonic, composed of music school students, offers a platform for emerging artists. In collaboration with primary art schools, a joint orchestra of young students and Philharmonic musicians is regularly assembled.

The Czech Philharmonic publishes "Ladírna" magazine and produces the "Philharmonious" podcast featuring interviews with leading musicians.

• Recording activites also deserve a single paragraph rather than being mentioned in the History paragraph:

The orchestra’s first recording dates back to 1929, when Václav Talich conducted Smetana’s "Má vlast" for His Master’s Voice. Extensive post-war recordings with Supraphon, featuring conductors like Talich, Karel Ančerl, and Jiří Bělohlávek, solidified the orchestra’s reputation. Later collaborations with Decca Classics resulted in acclaimed series such as "Antonín Dvořák: Complete Symphonies & Concertos" under Jiří Bělohlávek and a complete set of Tchaikovsky symphonies led by Semyon Bychkov.

Recent releases include a critically acclaimed Mahler symphony series with Bychkov, recorded for PENTATONE. The label also produced recordings for the "Year of Czech Music 2024," including a new interpretation of "Má vlast" under Bychkov’s direction.

• Lastly, I suggest a brief mention of the Czech Chamber Music Society, since it it a big part of the intitution's programme.

The Czech Philharmonic also supports chamber music activities in Prague through the Czech Chamber Music Society (CCMS), based in the Rudolfinum. Founded in 1894 to promote performances by the Czech Quartet, it remains one of the oldest music institutions in the country.

CCMS’s season consists of five concert cycles blending classical works with contemporary compositions. The "R" series has featured solo recitals by international artists such as Daniil Trifonov, Janine Jansen, and Mitsuko Uchida. Each season, a designated curator oversees programming and guest invitations. For the 130th season, this role was assigned to composer, conductor, and pianist Petr Popelka.

Ceskafilharmonie (talk) 09:18, 21 May 2025 (UTC)

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