Tomáš Kačo | Music without borders

**Tomáš Kačo | Music without Borders** Experience a night that blurs the lines between piano virtuosity, cinematic grandeur, and the rich heritage of Czech musical storytelling. In November, the Congress Centre will welcome one of contemporary Czech music’s most distinguished voices – pianist, composer, arranger, and vocalist Tomáš Kačo. From his first hesitant keystrokes on an old piano in a Roma family home in Nový Jičín to dazzling performances at New York’s Carnegie Hall behind a concert Steinway, Kačo’s journey epitomises single‑minded dedication, relentless curiosity, and the boldness to cross stylistic and social borders. Critics herald his work as uniquely distinctive, weaving classical tradition, jazz inflections, and Roma melodies into a timeless dialogue with the past, yet always rooted in a recognisable and daring authorial identity. Tonight, the **Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic Orchestra** under the baton of **Robert Kružík** will accompany Kačo as he presents his own original repertoire, a showcase of musical storytelling that pays homage to Ludwig van Beethoven on the 250th anniversary of the master’s birth. The first half will immerse you in Kačo’s expressive compositions – pieces such as “For Ludwig, Your Elise” and “Stronger Than Yesterday” – that reveal the depth of his creative spirit. The second part celebrates the golden age of Hollywood, with the orchestra delivering Oscar‑winning film scores that shaped the 20th‑century soundtrack. Listen to **Erich Wolfgang Korngold**’s soaring “The Adventures of Robin Hood” suite, a composition that earned the composer the Academy’s first Oscar in 1938. The evening culminates with **Miklós Rózsa**’s triumphant “Ben‑Hur” suite, which clinched a gold‑plated statuette in 1959. These works stand as testament to the extraordinary artists who bridged European tradition and the American cinematic landscape, asserting their artistry beyond any “big puddle.” Join us for a concert film that not only reminisces on Hollywood’s golden era but also celebrates a living legacy of musical boundaries broken, thanks to the extraordinary talents of Tomáš Kačo and his collaborators. [Details & tickets]