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{{distinguish|City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra|Prague Philharmonia}}
The '''Prague Philharmonic Orchestra''' was established in 1995 by [[Czech Republic|Czech]] musicians with the [[Germany|German]] conductor [[Friedemann Riehle]]. The Prague Philharmonic Orchestra quickly developed into one of the leading orchestras for CD-recording in Europe. The orchestra plays about 200 recording sessions every year. The Prague Philharmonic Orchestra works with labels such as [[Decca Records|Decca]], [[EMI]], [[Sony BMG]] and many international film studios. Soloists like [[Jonas Kaufmann]] and [[Sol Gabetta]] have recorded CDs with the orchestra. The New Years Concerts of the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Friedemann Riehle are a highlight of the Prague music scene. Also the Prague philharmonic orchestra has taken part in Marcos Witt's CD "Sinfonía del alma" in 2007.


[[File:Prague_Philharmonic_Orchestra_Logo.png|thumb|right|Logo of the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra]]
In [[Dubai]]'s [[New Year's Eve]] celebrations to mark the beginning of 2013, the Orchestra performed live in time to the cities fireworks display.<ref>http://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21569036-gulf-emirate-flashy-ever-it-still-has-structural-problems Dubai’s renaissance: Edifice complex</ref>
[[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.
== References ==
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==Discography==
== External links ==
* Symphonic Hymns of the Forefathers; ABC Classics ABC472 189-2 -- Arranger/Conductor: Paul Terracini (2002); with [[Ars Nova Copenhagen]].
* [http://www.praguephilharmonic.com Official website]
* 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]


==References==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 12:38, 1 December 2024

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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