Fate did not grant Czech composer Vítězslava Kaprálová a long life; she died at the young age of 25. Nevertheless, her output is fascinating, comprising numerous outstanding compositions—including her charming first opus. The Danish composer Carl Nielsen relied on pragmatism and a wealth of practical experience in his work. His Clarinet Concerto is one of the most striking pieces in this repertoire. Sharp lines and gentle sarcasm merge seamlessly with powerful emotional expression. Witold Lutosławski is one of the most distinctive compositional figures of the 20th century. He introduced new compositional methods, prompting a reevaluation of the very meaning of musical creation. At the same time, he was a master at engaging with music of earlier eras and with folk traditions. A similar approach can be observed in Béla Bartók. Drawing on ethnological research, he became one of the leading figures of the musical avant-garde in the first half of the 20th century.
Tickets: https://skozilina.sk/podujatie/allegretto-2026-4/
Programme:
Kaprálová, Vítězslava: Suite en miniature op. 1
Nielsen, Carl: Clarinet Concerto, op. 57
Lutosławski, Witold: Dance Preludes
Lutosławski, Witold: Malá suita pre komorný orchester
Bartók, Béla: Hungarian Sketches for orchestra Sz. 97
Performers:
Jankauskaitė, Izabelė (conductor)
Paulová, Anna (clarinet)
Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra Ostrava
Hudobné centrum, Festival Allegretto Žilina
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