After the National Museum closed it's doors to regular guests we stayed. We had tickets to see the Czech String Chamber Orchestra under the artistic leader: Ondrej Krbec dipl. um. play on the inner staircase of the Museum Hall.
It was a sextet (2 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello, 1 bass, 1 pianist) playing Mozart's "A Little Night Music", Bach's "Air", Vivaldi's "Four Seasons", Braham's "Hungarian Dances", Monti's "Csarda's " and my personal favorite (plus he was a local and is buried there) A. Dvorak's waltz's and his "Humoreska" (Humoresque).
So we sat on the stairs themselves...not the most comfortable and not the best view...but it was all about the acoustics and the music! WOW! It truly reminded me why I loved playing in symphonies and chamber orchestras and really made me miss doing that...I might have to pick it up again...if I can strengthen my ombature again to where I can play longer and more than just a scale or two.
Here is a little video so you can have a little taste...it's not the one I wanted to post...the one I wanted to post was too large of a file and it couldn't be posted so this one will have to do and the others will have to wait until we see each other in person for you to hear. Wish you all could have been there in person to hear this...
1 comment:
Absolutely gorgeous! Europe has a great appreciation for the orchestra...I remember in Meinheim listening to the most amazingly tight 5piece string street performers...and in Royan, they had a summer concert series right on the beach where they showcased a full-symphony under the stars! I'm SO happy for your experience...and for all that you are taking from it. Thank you for sharing :)
xo
RL
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