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The year of (not only) Czech music
Tomáš started this calendar year as a true ambassador of Czech music: he conducted Janáček’ Jenůfa in the Hamburg Opera, performed Dvořák’s Czech Suite with the Tyrolean Symphony Orchestra in Innsbruck and Martinů’s Rhapsody-Concerto for viola and orchestra with the excellent Josef Špaček in the solo part, with the necessary Austrian dessert: Mozart’s Linz Symphony. […]
New CD: Excursion to Jan Novák’s wonderful musical landscape
The music of Jan Novák (1921–1984) is exceptional and remarkable in itself. However, the new Supraphon recording puts a certain stamp of authenticity on it. Besides pianist Karel Košárek, the solo parts of the three concertante pieces were played by both of the composer’s daughters: “This was my very first encounter with Dora and Clara Novák. Their […]
Tomáš to be the new Chief Conductor and Music Director of the Prague Symphony Orchestra
Starting from the 2025/2026 season, Tomáš will be the new Chief Conductor and Music Director of the Prague Symphony Orchestra. He will succeed his great colleague, present Chief Conductor of the orchestra, Tomáš Brauner. “Prague has always been an enormously rich source of culture and music for me. The Prague Symphony Orchestra, which continues to […]
Bärenreiter Jubilee Ambassador
The world-renowned music publishing house Bärenreiter celebrates its centenary. Tomáš is joining the celebrations, which have been taking place since the middle of this year, as a jubilee ambassador.
The Summer Music Academy Kroměříž
The Summer Music Academy Kroměříž is entering its sixth year this week. International masterclasses will take place from 19 to 25 August for soloists in violin, cello, viola, harpsichord, piano, singing, piano accompaniment and studies for music managers. The Academy also opens chamber music class under the direction of Pavel Nikl and string students can […]
Kroměříž, Ostrava, Litomyšl…
The turn of May and June was marked by Czech festivals for Tomáš: together with the legendary Concentus Musicus Wien orchestra, he opened the 28th year of the Concentus Moraviae festival with Beethoven’s Eroica, in the newly reconstructed Assembly Hall of the Archbishop’s Castle in his beloved Kroměříž. On Wednesday he performed Dvořák’s Stabat Mater […]
Opera event under Tomáš’s baton
The world premiere of Gordon Kampe’s Dogville is a perfect proof of how exciting and alive the “old” opera genre can be in the 21st century: Dogville enraptures the audience with the immediate power of the music and the story from the very first sound and does not let go until the last note, even […]
International Summer Music Academy, 18th – 25th August 2023, Kroměříž
We are very pleased to announce that the online application for the 6th year of International Summer Music Academy in Kroměříž is already available here! This international project founded and artistically led by Tomáš in his beloved town of Kroměříž offers students and young musicians exceptional artistic tutelage by prominent performers, sharing of experience, an […]
CONDUCTORS. TV documentary premiere
On Wednesday 25 January at 9:35 pm, ČT art will premiere a TV documentary made with Tomáš by director Markéta Ekrt Válková. You will get a glimpse not only behind Tomáš’s conducting stand, but also into his private life and learn about his hobbies, such as flying. If you miss the premiere on Wednesday, you […]
Bimetal. World premiere at the Rudolfinum
Yesterday the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra with Tomáš as its principal guest conductor gave the world premiere of Bimetal, a double concerto for two trombones and orchestra by Miloš Orson Štědroň, with great success. The new work can be heard today and tomorrow; along with it, the programme includes Janáček’s Ballade of Blaník and Dvořák’s Three […]
