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‘Chichon gave us a memorable Mahler Symphony No. 2. Vehement, but with great attention to detail, Chichon was joined by a Gran Canaria Philharmonic in splendid form’
Ritmo
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‘While Karel Mark Chichon is best known for his fine ongoing Dvořák symphony cycle and the albums he’s recorded with his wife Elīna Garanča, his new recording of suites from Stravinsky’s The Firebird, Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, and Manuel de Falla’s The Three Cornered Hat propels him into a different category of conductor: commanding, electrifying, utterly individual, with his German Radio Philharmonic playing as those possessed.’
Revolutionary Rhythms / Deutsche Radio Philharmonie
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‘Mr. Chichon’s debut demonstrated he is a very fine artist, able to coax delicate impressionistic tone color from the massive Met orchestra. Madama Butterfly is one of the world’s most popular operas, but it doesn’t play itself; it takes a perceptive maestro like Mr. Chichon to present this score at its best’
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«Chichon more than surpassed the transcendence of the piece, from its deep despair to the shades of light and hope. The Gran Canarian ensemble is going through a period of splendour, and the fans know it and reward it. Chichon marked something similar to an overwhelming earthquake, but full of nuances… Triumphant and overwhelming, breath-taking, even…’
Ópera Actual
Karel Mark Chichon
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Contract Renewed Until 2026-2027
The Government of Gran Canaria has renewed Karel Mark Chichon’s contract as Chief Conductor until the 2026-2027 season. The orchestra has reached the highest artistic
New York Times Praises Deutsche Grammophon Recording
The Orquesta Filarmónica de Gran Canaria’s recording for Deutsche Grammophon was named by the New York Times as one of the best recordings of 2022.
Concert Subscribers at All-Time High
The Orquesta Filarmónica de Gran Canaria celebrates record subscription numbers with more than 1,100 people subscribing to the orchestra’s complete series throughout the year, marking
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