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{{distinguish|City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra|Prague Philharmonia}}
The '''Prague Philharmonia''' (''Pražská komorní filharmonie'' in [[Czech language|Czech]], i.e. Prague Chamber Philharmonia) is a 48-member orchestra founded in 1994 by the well-known Czech [[Conducting|conductor]] and [[BBC Symphony Orchestra]] Chair, [[Jiří Bělohlávek]]. The philharmonia's present chief conductor is [[Swiss]] [[Kaspar Zehnder]].


[[File:Prague_Philharmonic_Orchestra_Logo.png|thumb|right|Logo of the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra]]
The organization's performances are nationally sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and the City of [[Prague]] and privately by a local subsidiary of [[Ringier AG]].
[[File:Prague Philharmonic Orchestra with Filippos Pliatsikas.jpg|thumb|Prague Philharmonic Orchestra with Filippos Pliatsikas in Athens]]{{More citations needed|date=June 2024}}
The '''Prague Philharmonic Orchestra''' ({{langx|cs|Pražský Filharmonický Orchestr}}) was established in 1995, under the German conductor [[Friedemann Riehle]]. The orchestra has since produced many classical and film music recordings, working with labels such as [[Decca Records|Decca]], [[EMI]], [[Sony BMG]] and various international film studios. Internationally renowned soloists such as tenor [[Jonas Kaufmann]] or cellist [[Sol Gabetta]] have recorded CDs with the orchestra.


The orchestra performs New Year's Eve Concerts, conducted by Riehle, and has also performed concerts at the [[Vienna State Opera]], all major German concert halls, the [[Concertgebouw, Amsterdam|Royal Concertgebouw]] in Amsterdam, and a special concert broadcast internationally from the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://praguephilharmonic.com/|title=English|website=Praguephilharmonic.com|accessdate=2 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pragueclassics.com/|title=Prague Classics|website=Pragueclassics.com|accessdate=2 February 2018}}</ref> The orchestra has also performed with [[Paul Terracini]] as a guest conductor.
== History and repertoire ==
In its twelve year history, the Prague Philharmonia has released over 60 recordings for major world record labels and has regularly collaborated with prominent artists such as [[Christopher Hogwood]], [[José Cura]], [[Ivan Moravec]], [[Martin Turnovský]], [[Natalie Dessay]], [[Libor Pešek]], [[Luciano Pavarotti]], [[Magdalena Kožená]], and Mexican tenor [[Rolando Villazon]].


==Discography==
The orchestra performs at a wide circuit of festivals at home and abroad, from the Prague Spring Festival to the BBC Proms-London, and in halls from Paris to Tokyo.
* Symphonic Hymns of the Forefathers; ABC Classics ABC472 189-2 -- Arranger/Conductor: Paul Terracini (2002); with [[Ars Nova Copenhagen]].
* CD with tenor Jonas Kaufmann bei [http://www.deccaclassics.com/us/cat/4759966 decca]
* CD with cellist Sol Gabetta bei [https://www.jpc.de/jpcng/classic/detail/-/art/Sol-Gabetta-Cantabile-Opernarien-Lieder-f%FCr-Cello/hnum/3464027 RCA]
* CD with singer [https://www.amazon.com/Atticus-Pliatsikas-Filippos-Philharmonic-Orchestra/dp/B00S8LBIM2 Filippos Pliatsikas]


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==References==
The repertoire focuses primarily on "mature works of the classical and romantic periods,music of the 20th century, including neglected authors, as well as compositions which are rarely performed on the stage, and the newest output of contemporary composers".<ref>[http://www.pkf.cz/index.php?lang=en&cmd=page&type=1&id=51 prague philharmonia<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> At the 2004 BBC Proms, a defining event for a relatively new orchestra followed in more than 50 countries, the philharmonia performed works of several Czech composers and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, including two pieces previously unheard in the century-long history of the festival, to the great enthusiam of the British press.<ref>[http://arts.guardian.co.uk/proms2004/story/0,,1269367,00.html Prague Philharmonia, Royal Albert Hall, London | | Guardian Unlimited Arts<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
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==External links==
== Accompanying artists of note ==
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* [[Martha Argerich]]
* [[Fabio Bidini]]
* [[Yefim Bronfman]]
* [[Sarah Chang]]
* [[Isabelle Faust]]
* [[David Geringas]]
* [[Dimmu Borgir]]
* [[James Horner]]
* [[Dmitri Hvorostovsky]]
* [[Katia and Marielle Labèque]]
* [[Elizabeth Leonskaja]]
* [[Mischa Maisky]]
* [[Shlomo Mintz]]
* [[Dagmar Peckova]]
* [[Maria Joao Pires]]
* [[Andras Schiff]]
* [[Fazil Say]]
* [[Pavel Šporcl]]
* [[Edenbridge]]


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== Conductors ==
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* Jiří Bělohlávek, (1994-2005)
* Kaspar Zehnder, (2005-)
* Jakub Hrůša, Permanent Conductor


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[[Category:Orchestras in Prague]]
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== References ==
[[Category:Symphony orchestras]]
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[[Category:Musical groups established in 1995]]

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== External links ==
* [http://www.pkf.cz/index.php?lang=en Official website] (English version)

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[[Category:Czech orchestras]]

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Latest revision as of 12:38, 1 December 2024

Not to be confused with City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra or Prague Philharmonia.
Logo of the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Prague Philharmonic Orchestra with Filippos Pliatsikas in Athens

The Prague Philharmonic Orchestra (Czech: Pražský Filharmonický Orchestr) was established in 1995, under the German conductor Friedemann Riehle. The orchestra has since produced many classical and film music recordings, working with labels such as Decca, EMI, Sony BMG and various international film studios. Internationally renowned soloists such as tenor Jonas Kaufmann or cellist Sol Gabetta have recorded CDs with the orchestra.

The orchestra performs New Year's Eve Concerts, conducted by Riehle, and has also performed concerts at the Vienna State Opera, all major German concert halls, the Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and a special concert broadcast internationally from the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.[1][2] The orchestra has also performed with Paul Terracini as a guest conductor.

Discography

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  • Symphonic Hymns of the Forefathers; ABC Classics ABC472 189-2 -- Arranger/Conductor: Paul Terracini (2002); with Ars Nova Copenhagen.
  • CD with tenor Jonas Kaufmann bei decca
  • CD with cellist Sol Gabetta bei RCA
  • CD with singer Filippos Pliatsikas

References

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  1. ^ "English". Praguephilharmonic.com. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  2. ^ "Prague Classics". Pragueclassics.com. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
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