The PKF – Prague Philharmonia is beloved for its characteristic sound, created in large part by the key focus of its repertoire: Viennese Classicism, pieces by Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven. This area is the ensemble’s primary domain, and an area at which it excels. The spirit of the art from this historical period is perfectly reflected in the PKF – Prague Philharmonia credo: to play with crystal-clear purity and a straightforward, sparkling passion that will ensure that every listener, regardless of age or profession, may understand every detail of the music performed and return home from its concerts full of joie de vivre. The art presented by the PKF – Prague Philharmonia is both exceptional and accessible to everyone.
Acclaimed internationally for his insightful, elegant artistry and brilliant technique, ANDREW VON OEYEN has established himself as one of the most captivating pianists of his generation.
“Indisputable gifts and an extravagantly thorough and effortless technique.”
- The Los Angeles Times
Described as “immaculate, at once refined and impassioned,” (ArtsAtlanta) violinist Blake Pouliot (pool-YACHT)has anchored himself among the ranks of classical phenoms. A tenacious young artist with a passion that enraptureshis audience in every performance, Pouliot has established himself as “one of those special talents that comes alongonce in a lifetime” (Toronto Star).
Pouliot performs on the 1729 Guarneri del Gesù on generous loan from an anonymous donor.
“From the passionate opening declamation, the Canadian violinist was fully in sync with Saint-Saëns’ lyricism and Romantic flair. He surmounted the score’s acrobatic demands with ease, and his youthful showmanship never subsumed the larger musical narrative.”
- Chicago Classical Review
In this ad, a nervous young man is at a fancy restaurant with his date. He tries to quote lyrics from an old Czech love song by Jiří Suchý to her, but the noise is such a distraction that he fumbles. Seeing his nervousness, the maître d' pulls out a conductor's baton and cues the orchestra around the room in a "flash mob" performance of Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2. The young man then quotes the lyrics perfectly.
The Jinej Gang agency in cooperation with Bistro Films filmed a trailer for the 28th season of the Prague Philharmonia. The story from a café, where actors Leona Skleničková and Denis Šafařík excel, was directed by the talented Marek Partyš. The producer was Pavel Prejda. The premises for filming were kindly lent by the Café Louvre. We were pleased that Jiří Suchý agreed to allow use of his text, and Vojta Kotek gladly took on the small role of a mysterious stranger.