As Petr Popelka, the chief conductor of the SOČR, said at the press conference, he is personally very pleased with the extension of the series in Bethlehem Chapel. "We have the opportunity to perform on campus, where we can reach young people, students, and I am very happy for that, because the SOČR deserves their attention as well," Popelka said. He highlighted the unique atmosphere of the chapel and the fact that visitors take away a truly "up close" experience of the orchestra.
Jakub Čížek, director of the orchestra, added: "We like the Bethlehem Chapel very much and we are thankful to CTU for this opportunity. The chapel has a very good attendance, almost sold out, and I believe that next season's programme will be widely attended."
According to the Chancellor of CTU, Lucie Orgoníková, it is a pleasure and honour for the University to be a partner of SOČR. "When something happens for the first time, it can be a coincidence. But happenig for second time is by design," she said, referring to the second season of cooperation.
Individual tickets will be available for purchase starting April 29, and students under 26 will receive a 50 percent discount.
Concerts in Bethlehem Chapel are planned for the following dates:
19. 9. 2024: Beethoven – Rejcha – Haydn
12. 12. 2024: Christmas Concert (together with the Children's Choir of the Czech Radio)
19. 2. 2025: Porgy and Bess
9. 4. 2025: Songs by Alma and Gustav Mahler
24. 4. 2025: SOČR and J. Ježek Conservatoire (programme under discussion)
More at https://socr.rozhlas.cz/