Violins and Violin Makers or A Meeting at the Prague Crossroads
The opening concert in the cycle Violins and Violin Makers or A Meeting at the Prague Crossroads featured the music of the composer of genius, J.S. Bach. Czech, French, Italian and German violins were heard in this magical space. The guest of honour was master violin maker David Pötzl and Dana Vlachová played a violin made in Prague by the “Bohemian Stradivari” Kašpar Strnad in 1797. The oboe of Zdeněk Rys was accompanied in the closing Bach’s Double Violin Concerto by the chamber orchestra Virtuosi Pragenses.
The full proceeds from the admission charges will be used to finance repairs of the façade of Saint Anna’s Church. You can attend a second concert on 27 August. We look forward to meeting you.