Brno Philharmonic with Maki Namekawa, piano

Experience the Brno Philharmonic at its most intimate and vibrant, led by acclaimed conductor Dennis Russell Davies and the extraordinary pianist Maki Namekawa. Listening to a visiting orchestra and conductor is like meeting a new person or visiting a new place, and this concert delivers a uniquely authentic sound that simply cannot be replicated elsewhere. In the first act, the orchestra pours its heart into Leoš Janáček’s Lachian Dances, bringing the unmistakable flavour of the composer's home‑town ensemble to life. The second act propels you into the contemporary soundscape of Philip Glass, as Davies and Maki Namekawa bring the Mishima Concerto—derived from the score of Paul Schrader’s 1985 film *Mishima*—to a dazzling, almost cinematic performance that has been described as “Spellbinding” by Fjord Magazine. The concert closes with Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7, a stirring finale that delivers a dramatic crescendo to a concert full of powerful storytelling. Tickets and more details are available through the provided links.