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Janáček Philharmonic Invites You
to Crossover Shows in Gong
In 2019/2020, the 66th season of the Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava (JFO) and the Multifunctional
Hall Gong will introduce a range of crossover concerts which the Philharmonic started a few years
ago. The series of successful shows, called Cycle G, which connect classical music played by a large
symphonic orchestra with other genres across the musical spectrum, annually attracts countless
audiences along with the fans of the famous bands and singers who have participated with the
Janáček Philharmonic over the past six years.
JFO have performed with artists, singers, and bands such
as Olympic (with Petr Janda), Lucie Bílá, Iva Bittová,
Michal Hrůza and his band, Ewa Farná, Martin Chodúr,
and Vojtěch Dyk. Fans of film themes love remembering
past concerts with Ondřej Gregor Brzobohatý
and Ondřej Brousek, and there is always the Christmas
atmosphere of the traditional concerts with Jura
Pavlica and Hradišťan. Last year, Tomáš Klus delivered
a breathtaking performance which was rewarded with
a standing ovation, and Jarek Nohavica sold out the large
hall three times over a short period of time.
Every performance of the JFO can be distilled into
a single description: a sold out concert hall in the
unique atmosphere of the Lower Area Vítkovice;
interweaving musical genres into one unexpected sound;
an enthusiastic audience from Czechia, Slovakia, and
Poland, eager for the performance, the chill atmosphere
and ready to respond with a standing ovation. This is
a typical night with the JFO in Gong, and this is how the
JFO introduces the symbiosis of a classical philharmonic
orchestra and pop-rock hits to a wide range of listeners.
In the coming season, you too may enjoy classical music
with the JFO in Gong or in the concert hall of the Ostrava
House of Culture (Dům kultury města Ostravy). These
cycles are so popular that we offer season passes for
businesses to give to their employees.
In the upcoming season, we are introducing another
four interesting projects. After their successful debut in
February 2018, where they performed sixteen songs with
new symphonic arrangements, the charismatic singer
Tomáš Klus with his band Cílová skupina are returning
on Nov. 26, 2019. “I am very lucky to collaborate
with musicians who respect the songs. This is a great
opportunity for me to become even more connected
to my music: all the songs feel so different that it almost
shocks me. They have shifted to another dimension. I am
very happy that Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra offered
me this opportunity,” said Tomáš Klus.
Another return involves Ondřej G. Brzobohatý. In October
2015, he starred next to Ondřej Brousek and the JFO with
the show entitled “Melodies of Silver Screen”. On March
10, 2020 he will present his own music in Gong.
Another two projects will be premiere visits: the fascinating
singer, drummer, writer of numerous hits, and frontman of
the band Lucie, David Koller. The unquestionable star of
Czech show business will play on June 11, 2020. And last
but not least will be the opening of the 2019/2020 cycle
of the Gong Season: the singer, guitarist, and songwriter
Janek Ledecký starts his acoustic tour in spring 2019, and
will deliver his show in conjunction with the symphonic
orchestra in Gong on Sept. 18, 2019.
Text:
Markéta
Haničáková
Foto:
Ivan Korč
www.jfo.cz
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