J 04, 2024 | News, Semyon Bychkov
Statement of the CEO of the Czech Philharmonic David Mareček: “I was much saddened to hear of Semyon’s decision not to renew his contract with the Czech Philharmonic at the end of 2027/28 season. While I totally respect the rationale, I know I speak for the whole...
J 04, 2023 | News, Semyon Bychkov
After critically-acclaimed recordings of Mahler’s Fourth and Fifth Symphony, Semyon Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic continue their Pentatone Mahler cycle with a rendition of the composer’s Second, nicknamed The Resurrection. Mahler’s Second Symphony is a deeply...
J 07, 2019 | Kirill Gerstein, News, Semyon Bychkov
Inspired by his lifelong passion for the music of Tchaikovsky, Semyon Bychkov partnered with the Czech Philharmonic three years ago to launch The Tchaikovsky Project, an in-depth multi-season exploration of the composer’s music through concerts and Mr. Bychkov’s...
J 10, 2017 | News, Semyon Bychkov
“The Czech Philharmonic is among the very few orchestras that have managed to preserve a unique identity. In a music world that is increasingly globalized and uniform, the Orchestra’s noble tradition has retained authenticity of expression and sound, making it one of...
J 08, 2015 | News, Semyon Bychkov
Prior to his performance of Shostakovich’s epic Seventh Symphony – the “Leningrad” – at the BBC Proms, Semyon Bychkov took some time to speak with John Wilson at BBC Front Row and to BBC World Service about the work, which is so connected...
J 06, 2015 | News, Semyon Bychkov, Uncategorized
Decca Classics have released a DVD of the Met Opera Live recording of Verdi’s Otello, conducted by Semyon Bychkov, on DVD. Johan Botha sings Otello, opposite Renée Fleming’s Desdemona. Andreas Laska at ResMusica.com writes “Semyon Bychkov in...