October13 2022 (Thu)
7:30 PM

Israel in Egypt

Collegium 1704 & Collegium Vocale 1704

Rudolfinum - Dvořák Hall | Classical Music

120 minutes | Not available

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Date:	October 13, 2022 \| 19:30 (Thu)
Venue:	Rudolfinum - Dvořák Hall
Duration:	120 minutes
Status:	Not available

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A biblical oratorio by G. F. Händel can be heard in the Dvořák Hall of Rudolfinum

In the biblical oratorio Israel in Egypt, Händel develops, against the backdrop of biblical texts, a captivating fantasy which abounds in sound painting and captivating expression. The composition occupies an exceptional place among his oratorios: unlike the other works, it is epic, choir parts dominate throughout, and there are no named individual characters. Extensive and extremely refined choral areas, full of contrasts and vocal virtuosity, stand at the centre of the work, and its dramatic qualities reveal the great master of the opera.

Program:

G. F. Händel
Israel in Egypt HWV 54

Performing:

Collegium 1704 & Collegium Vocale 1704
Václav Luks - conductor

Collegium 1704 is a Prague-based highly acclaimed Baroque orchestra established in 2005 by the conductor and harpsichordist Václav Luks. The orchestra & vocal ensemble present famous orchestral and choral works by well-known composers as well as long-forgotten and now rediscovered treasures of the Baroque repertoire. The ensemble has been successfuly promoting work of Czech masters like Jan Dismas Zelenka and Josef Mysliveček.

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Rudolfinum - Dvořák Hall

Address:	Alšovo nábřeží 12, Praha 1
Capacity:	950
Type:	Concert halls
Winter heating:	Yes
Wheelchair access:	Yes

Rudolfinum is the most famous concert building in Prague and the seat of the Czech Philharmonic

The main Dvořák Hall is considered as one of the most beautiful concert halls in Prague with excellent acoustics particularly suitable for symphonic and oratorial, as well as chamber music. There is also a magnificent organ in the Dvořák Hall. Festive atmosphere and great classical music and jazz concerts in Rudolfinum will not let you forget this exceptional venue.

The elegant Neo-Renaissance building of Rudolfinum was built between 1876-1884. It was conceived as a multipurpose cultural center with concert and exhibition halls. The building was taken under the patronage of the heir of the Habsburg throne, the archduke Rudolph after whom the building was named.

Between 1919 and 1941 Rudolfinum served temporarily as an assembly hall of Czech Parliament. Since then it has functioned as a concert hall, exhibition space, and a seat of the Czech Philharmonic. Two concert halls stage the most prominent classical music concerts such as the Dvořák Prague or Prague Spring festivals.

In 1896 the Czech composer Antonín Dvořák conducted Czech Philharmonic performing his Symphony No. 9 "From the New World". That´s how the history of Czech Philharmonic, Rudolfinum and Dvořák Hall began...

How to get there:

Accessibility by public transport:
metro A (green line), Staroměstská stop
trams Nos. 17, 18 - Staroměstská stop
Nearest car parking:
Parking Rudolfinum, Alšovo nábřeží 12, Prague 1

Please note:

Disabled entrance: on the left side entry door