Dive into the rich soundscapes of Ensemble Modern II, a concert held at DOX Centre for Contemporary Art. This performance draws significant inspiration from Far Eastern cultures, with pieces evoking the lively atmosphere of Seoul marketplaces and reimagining Japan's traditional Noh and Bunraku theatre. The program highlights innovative contemporary classical music, including four commissioned world premieres by emerging Czech and Slovak composers.
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Ensemble Modern presents 'Ensemble Modern II', a concert featuring music inspired by South Korean markets and Japanese Noh and Bunraku theatre. The program includes four world premieres by Czech and Slovak composers alongside works by Unsuk Chin and Ondřej Adámek.
The second concert by Ensemble Modern at the Prague Spring festival, 'Ensemble Modern II', draws significant inspiration from the cultures of the Far East. The program features Unsuk Chin's 'Gougalōn', a piece that evokes the atmosphere of Seoul marketplaces in the 1960s with its unique soundscape and movement titles. Ondřej Adámek's 'Chamber Nôise' reimagines Japan's Noh and Bunraku theatre through a dynamic musical dialogue between double bass and cello, enhanced by theatrical elements. This concert also includes four world premieres commissioned by the Prague Spring festival from Czech and Slovak composers: Michaela Antalová, Tobiáš Horváth, Patrik Kako, and Jiří Kadeřábek. Conducted by Ilan Volkov, this performance offers a thrilling conclusion to Ensemble Modern's residency at the Prague Spring 2026.
Tickets cost 700 CZK. A discounted Prague Offspring season ticket is available for 1100 CZK. This concert is part of the Prague Spring festival 2026. Purchase tickets via the provided link for the concert or the season pass.
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