Songs by Dvořák and his French contemporaries form the central theme of this chamber matinée, complemented by a work by Bohuslav Martinů, for whom France was a major source of inspiration. programme Gabriel Fauré — La bonne chanson, op. 61 Ernest Chausson — Chanson perpétuelle, op. 37 Antonín Dvořák — Four Songs to the Words of Gustav Pfleger-Moravský, op. 2, B. 124 (arranged for string quartet by Tomáš Ille, commissioned by Markéta Cukrová and the Bennewitz Quartet) Bohuslav Martinů — String Quartet č. 1, H 117, „French“ Joseph Jongen — Calmes, aux quais déserts, op. 54 Guillaume Lekeu — Trois poémes, č. 3 Nocturne Camille Saint-Säens — Désir de l’Orient Jules Massenet — Nuit d’Espagne performers Kateřina Kněžíková soprano Martin Kasík piano Petr Ries double bass Bennewitz’s quarteto More Übergeordnete Aktionen festivals Dvořák Prague Festival 5. 9. 2025 — 23. 9. 2025