Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
The Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra (Janáčkova filharmonie Ostrava) is a Czech orchestra based in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Named after composer Leoš Janáček, the orchestra performs its concerts at the City of Ostrava Cultural Centre.
History
The roots of the orchestra date back to 1929, with the establishment of a radio orchestra in
The most recent chief conductor was Heiko Mathias Förster, from 2014 to 2019. In December 2018, Vassily Sinaisky first guest-conducted the orchestra. He returned for a second guest-conducting engagement at the start of the 2019-2020 season. In April 2020, the orchestra announced the appointment of Sinaisky as its next chief conductor, effective with the 2020-2021 season.[1] The orchestra's principal guest conductor is Petr Popelka, effective with the 2020-2021 season.
Chief conductors
- Otakar Pařík (1954-1955)
- Jiří Waldhans (1955-1962)
- Václav Jiráček (1962-1966)
- Josef Daniel (1966-1968)
- Otakar Trhlík (1968-1987)[2]
- Tomáš Koutník (1987-1990)
- Dennis Burkh
- Leoš Svárovský (1991-1993)
- Christian Arming (1996-2002)
- Petr Vronský (2002-2004)[3]
- Theodore Kuchar (2005-2012)
- Heiko Mathias Förster (2014-2019)
- Vassily Sinaisky (designate, effective 2020)
References
- ^ "Do 67. sezóny vstupuje ostravský orchestr s novým šéfdirigentem" (Press release). Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^ Libor Špalek (2015-08-27). "Otakar Trhlík. Brno, Ostrava, svět". Brno Město Hudby. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^ Luboš Stehlík (2005-02-08). "Petr Vronský". Harmonie. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
External links
- Official website
- Ostrava Centre for New Music - Further information
- The Association of Symphony Orchestras and Choirs of the Czech Republic, Czech-language page on the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
- Český hudební slovník osob a institucí, Czech-language page on the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
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