WASBE Prague

15/12/2022

A video sharing WASBE thoughts, memories of a successful summer festival and much more can finally be seen in a longer version!

WASBE International Conference Prague 2022 was held in summer 19 – 23, July 2022 in the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague.Celebrating the 101st Anniversa...

22/09/2022

5 DAYS
1.700 MUSICIANS FROM 21 COUNTRIES
30 CONCERTS
5 WORLDS PREMIERES
30 WORKSHOPS & MUSICOLOGICAL LECTURES
MORE THAN 15.000 VISITORS
..that was WASBE PRAGUE 2022!

Please share this memory of an amazing and special week!

WASBE International Conference Prague 2022 was held in summer 19 – 23, July 2022 in the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague.Celebrating the 101st Anniversa...

26/08/2022

The second orchestra that played at the Friday evening concert was the Sinfonisches Blasorchester Bern. Their performance featured the piece "Happenstance" by Stephan Hodel, with a trumpet solo performed by Giuliano Sommerhalder. They earned a standing ovation for their excellent performance. Their conductor is Rolf Schumacher.

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25/08/2022

On Friday evening the Sinfonisches Landesblasorchester des HTV performed. At the end of their performance, they gave the world premiere of "Reflection - What time we live in" by Hubert Hoche. Marta Klimasara played the marimba solo in this piece. The conductor of the orchestra is Oliver Nickel.

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18/08/2022

In the second half of the Friday afternoon concert, the Korean Wind Orchestra played. Jaehyeong Joo performed on the traditional instrument Taepyungso. The conductor of the orchestra is Cheolwoong Lee.

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17/08/2022

The next afternoon concert featured the Czech National Concert Band | Národní dechový orchestr, conducted by three conductors: Alan Mills (USA), Joop Boerstoel (NL) and Václav Blahunek (CZ).

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16/08/2022

The Gala Concert in St. Vitus Cathedral at the Prague Concert was incredible. The Prague Castle Guard & Czech Police Band | Hudba Hradní stráže ČR / The Castle Guard Fanfare Orchestra together with the "The President's Own" United States Marine Band captivated the audience with a unique atmosphere. This concert featured the world premiere of "Kumy's Prophecy," written by Jan Zástěra, who conducted the piece himself.

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15/08/2022

The second ensemble that performed at Thursday afternoon's concert was the Orkest Orventus, conducted by Jacco Nefs.

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12/08/2022

The University of Delaware Wind Ensemble opened the second afternoon concert. Gene Koshinski and Timothy Broscious were the featured soloists in "soniChroma". The conductor of this ensemble is Lauren Raynolds.

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11/08/2022

The Concert for Prague played by the "The President's Own" United States Marine Band was a very powerful experience for all listeners and musicians. To hear Karel Husa's Music for Prague 1968 performed by a wonderful band is something memorable in this time.

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10/08/2022

The great Montclair State University Wind Symphony also played the first afternoon concert conducted by Thomas McCauley. Olivier Messiaen's Colors of the Celestial City was performed by Steven Ryan on piano.

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09/08/2022

The first afternoon concert of the conference featured the Saratoga High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble, conducted by Michael Boitz and Jason Shiuan.

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