The Best of Czech and World Classical Music

The concert takes place in the Church of St. Martin in the Wall. A beautiful programme by a string quartet composed of the leading Czech orchestras’ members. Captivating concerts in the intimate setting of the Church of St. Martin create a truly unique atmosphere as the church is located in an unusual place, a little hidden and aside the busy streets. The hall is heated and has excellent acoustics. The concert performed by the string quartet will surely impress you with their beautiful rendition of the world-famous classical pieces. All members of the quartet come from musical families, musical feeling thus runs in their blood. In particular, Jitka Balková represents the fourth generation of Czech musicians carrying the family’s musical legacy.

The duration of the concert is approximately one hour.

Quartet cast:

First violin: Zdenek Pechousek
Second violin: Jitka Jirickova
Viola: Jitka Balkova
Cello: Jitka Malatkova

program

Bedřich Smetana Vltava (The Moldau)

Antonín Dvořák Humoresque No. 7 (Op. 101), Symphony №9, "From The New World" - II - Largo, Slavonic Dance No. 8 Op. 46

Johann Pachelbel Canon in D major

Georges Bizet Intermezzo, Overture to the opera Carmen

Antonio Vivaldi The Four Seasons - complete Spring and 2nd movement from Winter

Johann Sebastian Bach Air - Suite No.3 D major BWV 1068

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Divertimento in F major, K.138/125c

Tomaso Albinoni Adagio in G minor

Johannes Brahms Hungarian dances no. 5 in G minor and no. 6 in D major

Place

The Gothic church with Romanesque ground is situated in the Old Town in Prague. It was built between 1178-1187 in the former village Újezd, which was then called Újezd u svatého Martina. The construction of the church south wall was adjacent to the walls of the Old Town hence the full name of the church contains "in the wall". This church belongs to the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren.