These two ladies were accompanied by the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra led by the “experienced leader of the baton and also teacher, who was awarded a degree of senior lecturer at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague – Leoš Svárovský” as Jiří Vejvoda said during the his opening word before the concert.
The foundation of the performance of the orchestra, which this time played a repertoire from the 19th century, was great harmony of the whole ensemble. Thanks to this collaboration, supported by Svárovský’s confident leadership, the ensemble managed to interpret the opening composition, Dvořák’s Carnival, before the arrival of the soloists with the necessary ease and in a festive mood, which suited the closing of the festival.
Both soloists performed in the following composition, Brahm’s Double Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra A Minor, and their balanced interpretation of technically demanding parts of Brahm’s composition brought a unique experience. “There is a good atmosphere here and this festival is very comfortable for musicians,” said Albena Danailova. According to Meehae Ryo it is important for the orchestra to thoroughly perceive the soloists it accompanies. “They really listened to my play attentively, which cannot be said about all orchestras,” the violoncellist appreciated the Radio Orchestra. Besides the viewers, the conductor was also interested in the reactions of the soloists. “I saw that Danailova appreciatively nodded her head at the end of the second movement of Brahm’s Double Concerto when she heard the woods because she was pleasantly surprised,” noted conductor Svárovský. “However, for me it was not a surprise because this orchestra has great artistic qualities,” he added.
After the intermission the audience heard Beethoven’s dramatic Symphony No. 5 in C Minor “Destiny” and as an encore Dvořák’s Slavonic Dance No. 15. Although it was a respectable closing of the festival, the mood of the concert was a summer relaxed mood and one could feel the joy from music both from the audience and the performers. “I believe that the audience which clapped after each movement really enjoyed it,” assessed Leoš Svárovský. However, Svárovský himself also enjoyed especially the last composition when he complemented his conducting with euphoric movements and even the conductor’s stand seemed too small for him. The delight on both sides was also confirmed by standing ovations. The Český Krumlov festival thus ended in a more than magnificent way in terms of both dramaturgy and interpretation.