Programme

Being overwhelmed by the grandeur of a full symphonic sound is one thing—succumbing to the magic of music’s intimate touch is quite another. Over the years, the Chamber Series has grown into a festival within a festival, firmly establishing itself as an essential part of the Dvořák Prague Festival. Masterpieces like the American Quartet have been performed multiple times, always at the highest artistic level. But early works have also been given the same meticulous care. A truly unique achievement was the complete performance of Dvořák’s piano works, curated by Ivo Kahánek. Among past curators were remarkable artists such as Gil Shaham, Sharon Kam, and members of the Pavel Haas Quartet—assembling a top ten of the world’s finest chamber musicians from them would be no challenge. This year, the Chamber Series will connect with the Dvořák Collection, which is dedicated to the composer’s songs and duets, while also expanding towards Dvořák’s contemporaries and even jazz. The string players of the Vienna and Berlin Philharmonics, along with the wind players of the Belfiato Quintet, will showcase the very best of their artistry. Meanwhile, Jiří Bárta and Terezie Fialová will be joined by jazz musicians Petr Dvorský and Jiří Stivín Jr., bringing yet another fresh perspective to this ever-evolving series.