KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN – CZECH PHILHARMONIC – RAVEL, TCHAIKOVSKY

Seong-jin Cho, piano
Czech Philharmonic
Semyon Bychkov, conductor

RAVEL: Piano Concerto in G Major
TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5

VENUE NOTE:
Maestro Semyon BYCHKOV leads the renowned Czech Philharmonic to Taiwan, joining piano virtuoso CHO Seong-jin for an evening of brilliance. Inspired by his 1928 U.S. tour, RAVEL infused his Piano Concerto in G Major with jazz rhythms and harmonies, blending orchestral energy with the piano’s agility and vibrancy. CHO, a Chopin Competition winner, brings a profound and poetic touch to this contrasting work. The second half features TCHAIKOVSKY’s Symphony No. 5, centered on the theme of fate and known for its rich orchestration and dramatic intensity. Moving from melancholy to triumph, it brims with emotion and grandeur. BYCHKOV leads the Czech Philharmonic with a refined yet powerful interpretation, balancing delicate lyricism with commanding intensity for an unforgettable symphonic experience.