The Violin Menagerie


Does the violin resemble the human body? And does it have a soul? Why are some parts of a violin named for animals? Can you use a violin to go fishing? And what non-musical sounds can be conjured from it? Violinist Libor Vilímec will reveal the answers to these and other questions.

  • Subscription series Rd
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  • Duration of the programme 1 hours
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  • Children age 4-7 with parents

Performers

Lucie Hlavičková instructor
Libor Vilímec violin

Photo illustrating the event The Violin Menagerie

Rudolfinum — EDUcentrum


Children 150 CZK, adults 200 CZK | Capacity 25 participants Tickets and contact information

The sale of individual tickets for subscription concerts (orchestral, chamber, educational) will begin on Wednesday 7 June 2023 at 10.00 a.m. Tickets for the public dress rehearsals will go on sale on 13 September 2023 at 10.00 a.m.

Customer Service of Czech Philharmonic

Tel.:  +420 227 059 227

E-mail: info@czechphilharmonic.cz

Customer service is available on weekdays from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm.

 

The programme is based on a musical part but also on a spoken word that will be given in Czech language only. The programme will not be supplied with English subtitles.

Does the violin resemble the human body? And does it have a soul? Why are some parts of a violin named for animals? Can you use a violin to go fishing? And what non-musical sounds can be conjured from it? Violinist Libor Vilímec will reveal the answers to these and other question. And we will visit Mr Slípka’s workshop to the learn the secrets of repairing violins.

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