Following hip surgery in December, Semyon Bychkov has withdrawn from his current run of Czech Philharmonic concerts. Those of January 16-18 will now be conducted by Herbert Blomstedt. Mozart’s Concerto for two pianos (K365), with Katia and Marielle Labèque, and Schubert’s ‘Great C-major’ Symphony make up the bill of fare.
Czech Philharmonic, January 16-18: Blomstedt replaces Bychkov.
What an extraordinary reversal of fortune!
A 97 year old replacing someone in his 70’s
Unique and very gratifying for all of us.
At 97 the great C major is a huge challenge. I have no doubt it will be a splendid performance with or without repeats.
Maybe the first movement!