Maestro move: Norway signs a good Czech
mainNorway’s radio orchestra has appointed Petr Popelka chief conductor from 20/21.
Popelka, 33, is ranked with Tomas Netopil and Jakub Hrusa as leaders of the new Czech generation.
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Hopefully, like Jakub Hrusa, he is a good one. I have only heard Netopil once in Vienna & found him bit sluggish.
Jakub Hrůša = no rhythm
Other overrated Czech conductor = JB (r.i.p.)
Vastly overrated Czech conductor = RK (r.i.p.)
Best Czech conductor = Tomáš Hanus
Best Czech conductor ever = Václav Talich
Clearly you are no expert as Rafael Kubelik was truly one of the greats, and Hanus [redacted]
No legato.
heard Hanus in ‘Carmen’ & ‘Vixen’ this week: he is an inspiring conductor
Jakub Hrůša: best rythm among contemporary conductors, he had the staid BBCSO bouncing like Czechs a couple of years ago at the Proms. Some of the players i chatted to loved it; now i would never miss any of his concerts.
As for the others, not yet heard Hanus, heard RK several times, mixed opinion, but splendid at best. Haven’t you left out a truly great: KA, (Cz Phil 1950-1968)?
What’s a bad Czech then?
One that bounces (around on the podium).
… while Constantinos Carydis, 45, still has no job.
Just look up a translation of Popelka and you will see that this is a Cinderella story 😉
This guy is great, Popelka. Assistant principal Double Bass at Stadttskappele Dresden. Was at Mallorca competition. Great guy, great conductor.