30-03-2026
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Symphony of Spring in Karviná: An Evening Filled with Music, Emotion, and Tribute
Symphony of Spring in Karviná: An Evening Filled with Music, Emotion, and Tribute
The concert hall of the Municipal House of Culture in Karviná resonated on the last Sunday of March with music that blended a festive atmosphere, remembrance, virtuosity, and the joy of discovering new works. Symphony of Spring – In the Sign of Tones and Stories, as the subtitle of the evening proclaimed, offered a rich program and powerful musical moments. The entire concert was led by Májovák’s chief conductor Filip Urban, whose confident and energetic direction gave the evening a strong interpretative unity.
A Ceremonial Opening and a Tribute to a Significant Composer
The concert opened with Ceremonial March by Belgian composer Jan van der Roost. His characteristic work with orchestral color and rhythmic drive created a dignified yet fresh start to the evening. It was followed by the Moravian Suite by Pavel Staněk, a composer closely connected with Czech and Moravian wind music. Májovák included the piece as a tribute marking the first anniversary of his passing. The audience had the opportunity to once again experience Staněk’s melodic inventiveness, his feel for folkloric inspiration, and his distinctive orchestral color. It was one of the most moving moments of the evening.
Czech Premiere: Dunkirk by José Alberto Pina
The first half concluded with the Czech premiere of Dunkirk by Spanish composer José Alberto Pina. Inspired by the dramatic events of the evacuation of Allied forces during the Second World War, the work brought a powerful atmosphere, striking contrasts, and a cinematic sense of scale. The orchestra handled the demanding score with great assurance, and the audience rewarded the performance with long applause.
Second Half: Virtuosity and American Spirit
After the intermission, the orchestra performed Birds by Japanese composer Toshio Mashima. The piece, full of lightness, rhythmic playfulness, and colorful orchestral effects, provided space for a brilliant solo performance. Lukáš Kolek, saxophone soloist, delivered a technically and expressively outstanding performance that became one of the highlights of the entire evening. The concert concluded with Suite from Candide by American composer Leonard Bernstein. Energetic, witty, and melodically captivating music brought the audience a joyful and optimistic finale.
A Conductor Who Sets the Direction
The entire concert was conducted by Májovák’s chief conductor Filip Urban, who once again demonstrated his ability to lead the orchestra with confidence, musical sensitivity, and a clear artistic vision. Under his direction, Májovák performed cohesively, dynamically, and with a genuine appetite for exploring new musical challenges.
An Evening That Welcomed Spring Through Music Symphony of Spring offered not only a varied program but also deeper stories — a tribute to an important Czech composer, the introduction of new music to Czech stages, and space for young soloists. The audience left the Municipal House of Culture with the feeling that spring had truly begun in the spirit of music.
The concert was held with the support of the Statutory City of Karviná, OKD Foundation, Landek Foundation, and the Artist’s Life Foundation.
You can find the photo gallery from the concert here
A Ceremonial Opening and a Tribute to a Significant Composer
The concert opened with Ceremonial March by Belgian composer Jan van der Roost. His characteristic work with orchestral color and rhythmic drive created a dignified yet fresh start to the evening. It was followed by the Moravian Suite by Pavel Staněk, a composer closely connected with Czech and Moravian wind music. Májovák included the piece as a tribute marking the first anniversary of his passing. The audience had the opportunity to once again experience Staněk’s melodic inventiveness, his feel for folkloric inspiration, and his distinctive orchestral color. It was one of the most moving moments of the evening.
Czech Premiere: Dunkirk by José Alberto Pina
The first half concluded with the Czech premiere of Dunkirk by Spanish composer José Alberto Pina. Inspired by the dramatic events of the evacuation of Allied forces during the Second World War, the work brought a powerful atmosphere, striking contrasts, and a cinematic sense of scale. The orchestra handled the demanding score with great assurance, and the audience rewarded the performance with long applause.
Second Half: Virtuosity and American Spirit
After the intermission, the orchestra performed Birds by Japanese composer Toshio Mashima. The piece, full of lightness, rhythmic playfulness, and colorful orchestral effects, provided space for a brilliant solo performance. Lukáš Kolek, saxophone soloist, delivered a technically and expressively outstanding performance that became one of the highlights of the entire evening. The concert concluded with Suite from Candide by American composer Leonard Bernstein. Energetic, witty, and melodically captivating music brought the audience a joyful and optimistic finale.
A Conductor Who Sets the Direction
The entire concert was conducted by Májovák’s chief conductor Filip Urban, who once again demonstrated his ability to lead the orchestra with confidence, musical sensitivity, and a clear artistic vision. Under his direction, Májovák performed cohesively, dynamically, and with a genuine appetite for exploring new musical challenges.
An Evening That Welcomed Spring Through Music Symphony of Spring offered not only a varied program but also deeper stories — a tribute to an important Czech composer, the introduction of new music to Czech stages, and space for young soloists. The audience left the Municipal House of Culture with the feeling that spring had truly begun in the spirit of music.
The concert was held with the support of the Statutory City of Karviná, OKD Foundation, Landek Foundation, and the Artist’s Life Foundation.
You can find the photo gallery from the concert here
