George Gershwin
Rhapsody in Blue
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Requiem
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Karel Košárek | piano
Lada Bočková | soprano
Pavel Černoch | tenor
Czech Philharmonic Choir of Brno
Joel Hána | choirmaster
Prague Symphony Orchestra
Alena Hron | conductress
Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar or The Phantom of the Opera, these are the musical masterpieces of the composer, Baron Andrew Lloyd Webber, a living legend. Of course, some of his work belongs to classical music. Like the Requiem, which he dedicated to the memory of his father. This evocative work breathes sadness, but also hope - that's when a boy's solo, in this case from the Pueri Gaudentes choir, sings the angelic Pie Jesu. George Gershwin also carried a beautiful sadness. The Czech pianist Karel Košárek, who grew up on his music, knows this.
Petr Malásek, who was originally announced, will not perform due to health reasons and will be replaced by pianist Karel Košárek. Due to serious family reasons Joseph Calleja will not perform and will be replaced by Pavel Černoch.