Czech Janáček Philharmonic comes to the UK for a magical debut tour

The Czech Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra makes its first visit to St George’s Hall, led by one of Europe’s most highly regarded conductors, Daniel Raiskin, whose collaboration with the orchestra has developed their very considerable reputation.  

Daniel will conduct a stunning programme that blends beloved Czech classics with contemporary masterpieces, performed with passion and a raw, genuine depth of emotion.

One of the UK’s most highly regarded violinists Chloë Hanslip will perform Bruch’s wonderfully romantic Violin Concerto No. 1.  The second half of the concert will be a definitive performance of Dvořák’s ever popular Symphony No. 9 From The New World which features the famous theme from the 1970’s Hovis bread TV advert. The programme opens with a piece by another Czech composer, Janáček: the enchanting Prelude & Pantomime from his opera The Cunning Little Vixen. 

Daniel Raiskin said: “Bringing the Janáček Philharmonic's distinctive sound and passion to the UK is a true privilege. UK audiences are known for their profound appreciation of Czech music, and we are honoured to strengthen this connection. I can tell you that something really magical happens when Czech musicians play Czech music. The style of this orchestra is very ‘heart on the sleeve’, it gladly takes risks and plays in an emotional very extrovert way – so emotions are going to be flying, which will engage with the audience powerfully and directly.”

Chloë Hanslip established herself as an artist of distinction on the international stage as a teenager, making her BBC Proms debut at fourteen and her US concerto debut at fifteen.

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