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𝗢𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝘀𝗸𝗮́ 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿! 🇮🇪𝄞 Two concerts — on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟭 at University College Cork and 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯 in collaboration with Guesthouse Projects — will showcase contemporary music from the Czech Republic, Ireland, Germany, and the USA. The program features works by leading Czech composers such as Martin Smolka, Luboš Mrkvička, and Petr Kotík, who will also conduct the performances. This unique fusion of Czech and Irish musicians promises not only an extraordinary musical experience but also highlights a deep connection to the American avant-garde, reflecting Kotík's collaborations with icons like John Cage and Morton Feldman.
𝄢 Founded in 2005, Ostravská banda is made up of top international soloists renowned for their ability to master even the most challenging scores. The ensemble has performed on prestigious stages like Carnegie Hall and Berlin’s Akademie der Künste, gaining international acclaim for its cutting-edge programs. Now, with this tour to Ireland, Ostravská banda continues to bridge musical worlds, bringing Czech, European, and American contemporary music to new audiences.
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Ostravská banda
Petr Kotik, conductor
Special guests:
Irena Troupová, soprano (Prague)
John Godfrey, electric guitar (Cork)
Susan Stenger, flute (London)
Alex Petcu, percussion (Cork)
Yseult Cooper Stockdale, violoncello (Cork)
☘︎ 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 • 𝟭:𝟭𝟬 𝗽𝗺
𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗞
Aula Maxima
60 College Rd, University College, Cork
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Martin Smolka: Oh, My Admired C-Minor (2002)
Donnchadh MacAodha: Music for Flute and a Two Handed Pianist (2023)
Petr Kotik: Many Many Women Plus I (1975–78, 2024 version)
Phill Niblock: Petr's Charm (2021)
☘︎ 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 • 𝟯:𝟬𝟬–𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘
10 Chapel St, Shandon, Cork
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Karen Power: Bats of Namibia (2020)
Luboš Mrkvička: Quartet, Part A (2019)
Jonathan Nangle: Granular Dusk (2022)
Danny McCarthy: xxxxii (2010)
Isabel Mundry: Balancen (2006)
Morton Feldman: Structures for string quartet (1951)
Rudolf Komorous: Olympia (1964)
Christian Wolff: Flutist & Percussionist 1 (2003)
Danny McCarthy: Five Leave Falling
John Godfrey: Bus Piece
George Brecht: Drip Music (1959)
Petr Kotik: Many Many Women Plus II (1975–78, 2024 version)
Pauline Oliveros: From Unknown Silences (1996)
☘︎ The concert in the Guesthouse will be divided into several parts and will be accompanied by a screening of documentaries and recordings from the events of the Ostrava New Music Centre. Preview to the concert will start at 12 pm (noon).
𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙖𝙙𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙨
Program subject to change.
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Ostravská banda is an international chamber orchestra. Its members are some of the best instrumentalists from across Europe. Founded in 2005 by Petr Kotik, it is one of the two resident orchestras at the Ostrava Days Festival and other OCNM events.
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𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪𝄪
The concerts are made possible with the support of the National Recovery Plan, Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic and the City of Ostrava. The project is funded by the European Union.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cork, Ireland
