ZIOS Czech National Symphony Orchestra

TITLE: Czech National Symphony Orchestra
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SUBTITLE: With Alon Kariv, piano
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DATE/TIME: Wednesday 26 May 2027, 7.30pm
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PROGRAMME: Smetana – The Bartered Bride Overture; Tchaikovsky – Piano Concerto No. 1; Piazzolla – Libertango; Dvořák – Symphony No. 9, ‘From the New World’
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PERFORMERS: Steven Mercurio (conductor); Alon Kariv (piano); Czech National Symphony Orchestra
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EVENT COPY: From the Old World to the New – Europe and the Americas represented by a century of orchestral masterpieces. Smetana's folk-tinged opera overture dazzles like wedding finery; Tchaikovsky draws on Ukrainian traditional tunes for his famous concerto; Dvořák, newly arrived in New York, fused central European folk music with American spirituals. Astor Piazzolla's sultry "new" tango closes an evening of transatlantic cross-cultural fusion.
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REVIEW: "Kariv is a musician of intellect, integrity and talent… technically, beyond criticism." – Classical Explorer
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DURATION: To be confirmed (most evening events last 2–2½ hours)
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TICKET PRICES: From £18–£60; students pay £10 in the £18 band (limited availability); a single £4.50 transaction fee applies per online order; box office bookings exempt
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DISCOUNTS: Encore members: £5 off top two prices plus discounted programmes; Zurich International Orchestra Series and group discounts available
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EVENT URL: https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/zios-2026-27-czech-national-symphony-orchestra/