{"id":17543,"date":"2025-06-15T10:23:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T02:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/?p=17543"},"modified":"2025-06-15T10:41:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T02:41:23","slug":"a-czech-master-on-a-czech-piano-karel-kosarek-to-premiere-petrof-pianos-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rs-event.sg\/main\/2025\/06\/15\/a-czech-master-on-a-czech-piano-karel-kosarek-to-premiere-petrof-pianos-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"A Czech Master on a Czech Piano: Karel Ko\u0161\u00e1rek to Premiere Petrof Pianos in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Friday, 4 July 2025 \u00b7 8:00PM \u00b7 Victoria Concert Hall<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

True Music Singapore are pleased to welcome distinguished Czech pianist Karel Ko\u0161\u00e1rek<\/strong> to Singapore for a special recital on 4 July 2025<\/strong> at Victoria Concert Hall<\/strong>. He steps in for Jan Schulmeister<\/strong>, who is unable to perform due to medical reasons. We extend our warmest wishes to Jan for a smooth and full recovery.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This performance is part of the European Piano Sound Concert Series 2025<\/strong> and marks the Singapore concert debut of PETROF pianos<\/strong> \u2014 one of Europe\u2019s most celebrated piano makers. Known for their warm, singing tone and distinctively Bohemian character, PETROF pianos have been the pride of Czech craftsmanship since 1864. It is only fitting that one of the Czech Republic\u2019s most accomplished pianists will be the first to introduce this remarkable instrument to Singapore\u2019s concert halls.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

About the Artist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Karel Ko\u0161\u00e1rek is a pianist of remarkable versatility and finesse, celebrated for his refined interpretations and deep musical insight. He has performed across Europe, North America, and Asia, both as a soloist and chamber musician, and is known for his stylistic range \u2014 from the Romantic canon to modern and jazz-influenced repertoire.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A regular guest at major classical events, Ko\u0161\u00e1rek has been featured at the International Piano Festival Rudolf Firku\u0161n\u00fd<\/strong> in Prague, one of the Czech Republic\u2019s most distinguished music festivals. He also boasts a rich discography, including acclaimed recordings for Supraphon<\/strong>, the iconic Czech classical music label.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Programme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bed\u0159ich Smetana<\/strong>
<\/strong> \u2013 Sko\u010dn\u00e1 (Hop Dance) from Czech Dances<\/em>
<\/em> \u2013 Fantasia on Czech Folk Songs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Franz Liszt<\/strong>
<\/strong> \u2013 Sonetto 104 del Petrarca
\u2013 Sonetto 123 del Petrarca<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bohuslav Martin\u016f<\/strong>
<\/strong> \u2013 Three Czech Dances, H.154
\u2003\u2022 Obkro\u010d\u00e1k
\u2003\u2022 Dup\u00e1k
\u2003\u2022 Polka<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

George Gershwin<\/strong>
<\/strong> \u2013 Three Preludes for Piano<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Friedrich Gulda<\/strong>
<\/strong> \u2013 Play Piano Play No. 9 (Allegro, Dolce)
\u2013 Prelude and Fugue<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

George Gershwin<\/strong>
<\/strong> \u2013 Rhapsody in Blue (Solo Piano Version)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A Vibrant, Cross-Cultural Musical Journey<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ko\u0161\u00e1rek\u2019s recital offers a vivid panorama of styles and influences. The program begins in Bohemia, with Smetana\u2019s joyous dance and his inventive Fantasia, steeped in folk melodies. It then moves into Liszt\u2019s poetic reimaginings of Petrarch\u2019s sonnets \u2014 one fiery and impassioned, the other introspective and serene. From there, Martin\u016f brings the energy of village dances to the stage with elegance and wit.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The second half takes a bold turn into the 20th century. Gershwin\u2019s Three Preludes<\/em> are miniature masterpieces of rhythm and harmony, while Friedrich Gulda\u2019s jazz-inflected works push the boundaries of classical form. The evening concludes with Gershwin\u2019s iconic Rhapsody in Blue<\/em>, in its solo piano version \u2014 a dazzling fusion of classical structure and American jazz spirit.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re drawn to the lyricism of Romanticism, the roots of Czech musical identity, or the expressive edge of jazz, this recital promises an evening of discovery and musical brilliance.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Tickets available via <\/strong> Ticketmaster.sg
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For more updates, follow Cristofori Academy of Fine Arts<\/strong><\/a> and True Music Singapore<\/strong><\/a> on Facebook and Instagram.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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