13 November 2007
Symfonicky Orchestr HL. M. Prahy.
Janáček – Katya Kabanova
Dvořák – Concerto in A minor – Anna Pogostkina, violin
Martinů – Symphony No. 6 “Symphonic Fantasies”
Located in the heart of the art nouveau masterpiece is the multipurpose hall named for one of the most famous Czech composers. This space was the most acoustically brilliant space I witnessed; the uncommon proportions create very long reverberations that overwhelm most listeners. I was able to deduce that the space was multifunctional because the house consisted of movable chairs and the lighting instruments had taken over the only balcony areas along either side of the hall. It seemed as if the orchestra was going to break into a waltz at any moment and launch the audience into a 19th century ball. Two boldly lit statues stood just in front of each side of the stage and added to the regal nature of the place that Alfons Mucha established through his stained glass and other decorum. I was quite lucky to sit next to a lovely older Czech lady that spoke perfect English and mentioned Mucha by name.
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