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A must-see performance for classical guitar lovers, Petra Poláčková’s awe-inspiring musicianship is a true testament to her dedication to the craft.

A classical guitarist of commanding musicality, Petra Poláčková began her studies at the age of six and has evolved into a true musician’s musician. With a wealth of experience that includes training with renowned guitarists and musicians such as Petr Saidl, Zdenek Dvorak and Paolo Pegoraro, Poláčková’s musicianship and virtuosity have earned her numerous first-place prizes and invitations to lead masterclasses at prestigious guitar festivals across the globe.

About the concert

Poláčková’s captivating and emotive performances are a masterclass in classical guitar, and she performs on a variety of exquisite guitars which include a Concert Master Double Top guitar made by Petr Matousek, a historical guitar by Domingo Esteso, an eight-string romantic guitar, and a nine-string romantic guitar made by Jan Tuláček.

Petra Polackova’s performance in Primrose Potter Salon takes listeners on a journey through the Romantic era with reinterpretations from works by Johann Kaspar Mertz, Franz Schubert and Miguel De Fuenllana. The breathtaking and deeply moving musicianship of Petra Poláčková is a performance not to be missed.

Praise for Petra Poláčková

‘Poláčková’s playing was so technically secure and musically insightful, it was unimaginable that anything she played could possibly be difficult.‘ – Cleveland Classical

‘Petra Poláčková is a guitarist of extraordinary ability, which has been demonstrated by sustained international acclaim.‘ – The American Federation of Musicians

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Program

Luis de Narváez
Canción del Emperador

John Dowland
Lachrimae Pavane

Francesco Canova da Milano
La Compagna

John Dowland
Fantasia (Tremolo), P. 73

Johann Kaspar Mertz
Bardenklänge, Op.13
i. An Malavina
ii. Capriccio
iii. Liebeslied

Franz Schubert / Johann Kaspar Mertz
6 Schubert’sche Lieder
i. Lob der Thränen
ii. Liebesbothschaft
iii. Aufenthalt

Johann Kaspar Mertz
3 Morceaux, Op.65
i. Fantaisie Originale
ii. Fantaisie Hongroise