Coronation Gala Concert

Description

A gala concert featuring music from royal courts and coronation compositions. The concert will embody royal dignity and festive splendor. It will transport listeners to the atmosphere of royal courts, coronations, and church ceremonies, where music resonated as a symbol of power, faith, and beauty. Performed by the SILENTIUM! ensemble under the artistic direction of Andreas Scholl, who will take on the unconventional role of conductor for this concert, works by G. F. Handel, J. D. Zelenka, and J. J. Fux will be presented, composers associated with the European tradition of music written for crowned heads. The program includes Handel's majestic Zadok the Priest, Zelenka's festive Te Deum, and Fux's striking Sinfonia 'Turcaria'. Performers: Ensemble: SILENTIUM! ensemble Conductor: Andreas Scholl SILENTIUM! ensemble
The ensemble focuses on authentic interpretations of Renaissance and Baroque music, while also connecting the past with the present. It appeals to a wide audience with renowned compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach and Claudio Monteverdi, modern world premieres of rediscovered works by composers such as Pavel Josef Vejvanovský, Philipp Jakob Rittler, and Anton Neumann, as well as contemporary pieces by Lukáš Hurník, Tigran Mansurjan, and Oly Gjeila. Andreas Scholl
A world-renowned opera singer with an alto range, he specializes in the Baroque period, but this time he will take on the role of conductor.

Highlights

• Featuring the SILENTIUM! ensemble
• Conducted by renowned opera singer Andreas Scholl
• Includes works by Handel, Zelenka, and Fux

General Information

The Coronation Gala Concert showcases music from royal courts and coronation compositions, performed by the SILENTIUM! ensemble. Under the direction of Andreas Scholl, the concert features notable works such as Handel's 'Zadok the Priest' and Zelenka's 'Te Deum', celebrating the grandeur of historical music traditions.

Location

Druhé nádvoří Pražského hradu, 110 00 Prag, Czech Republic

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