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Special Prague Symphony Orchestra concert in the Municipal House
Prague Symphony Orchestra, also known as FOK, which stands for Film Opera Koncert, will hold a special concert in the Municipal House's Smetana Hall. The concert will be the orchestra's first after the coronavirus break and will take place at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, the 23rd of June. The orchestra will be directed by Pietari Inkinen. Sibelius' tone poem 'Finlandia' Op. 26 and Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 in E minor Op. 95 'From the New World' will be on the evening's programme. This is will Inkinen's final concert as chief conductor of FOK, with his typical combination of Finnish and Czech music.
“It is peaceful and symbolic that the live orchestra and live audience can meet once again. The past months have shown how much can be saved by social networks and other forms of electronic communication. However, they also demonstrated the necessity of personal contact between individuals. This concert is, therefore, a celebration of personal gatherings. Of course, everything will follow the current regulations so that everyone can stay safe, which has become a priority for everyone now. You have no idea how excited we are for this concert!” Daniel Sobotka, Prague Symphony Orchestra’s director, said.
This special concert is intended for the FOK audience as an expression of gratitude for their support and loyalty throughout the time when the orchestra could not perform.
All audience members must wear a facemask for the concert.
For further information, please visit: https://www.fok.cz/en/new-world.