Role

:

Ensemble

 

The Czech Philharmonic Collegium is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1996 in Prague, Czech Republic. The ensemble is made up of some of the most talented musicians in the country, and has gained a reputation for its exceptional performances of classical music. The founding of the Czech Philharmonic Collegium was the result of a collaboration between the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and the Prague Chamber Orchestra. The goal was to create a smaller ensemble that could perform chamber music and other smaller-scale works, while still maintaining the high level of musicianship that the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra is known for. The ensemble's main members are drawn from the ranks of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, and include some of the most talented musicians in the country. The ensemble is led by conductor and violinist Pavel Šporcl, who has been with the group since its founding. Other notable members include cellist Tomáš Jamník, violist Jan Pěruška, and pianist Ivo Kahánek. Over the years, the Czech Philharmonic Collegium has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Musikverein in Vienna. The ensemble has also collaborated with some of the most renowned conductors and soloists in the classical music world, including Sir Simon Rattle, Yo-Yo Ma, and Anne-Sophie Mutter. One of the highlights of the Czech Philharmonic Collegium's career was its performance at the 2006 Prague Spring International Music Festival. The ensemble performed a program of works by Czech composers, including Antonín Dvořák and Bedřich Smetana, to critical acclaim. The performance was hailed as a triumph for the ensemble, and helped to establish its reputation as one of the premier classical music ensembles in the world. In addition to its performances, the Czech Philharmonic Collegium has also received numerous awards and accolades over the years. In 2002, the ensemble was awarded the prestigious Czech Music Council Prize for its contributions to the country's classical music scene. The ensemble has also been recognized for its recordings, including a 2010 recording of Dvořák's Piano Quintet No. 2, which was nominated for a Grammy Award. Despite its many achievements, the Czech Philharmonic Collegium remains committed to its mission of bringing the beauty and power of classical music to audiences around the world. The ensemble continues to perform regularly, both in the Czech Republic and abroad, and is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and dynamic classical music ensembles in the world today.

More....