Advent Concert I • Virtuosi di Basso

For lovers of cellos and double basses, the festive season begins early. Under the name Virtuosi di basso, members of the Czech Philharmonic’s lower string sections join forces for a spirited concert. Brilliant arrangements of Rossini and West Side Story will showcase their musical flair, while sacred Baroque songs of The Czech Lute and Christmas carols will see them honour tradition.

Programme

Adam Václav Michna z Otradovic*  
The Czech Lute, selections  

John Newton*  
Amazing Grace 

Leonard Bernstein*  
West Side Story, selections 

Gioacchino Rossini*  
William Tell, overture  

Vilém Blodek*  
Intermezzo from the opera In the Well 

Antonín Dvořák*  
Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88, movements II and IV 

* arr. by Tomáš Ille

Performers

Virtuosi di Basso