Petr Popelka
Petr Popelka is a distinguished conductor known for his dynamic performances and interpretations of classical music. He is recognized for his leadership of the Vienna Symphony, where he conducted a 'galactic concert' in May 2025, featuring a live broadcast of Strauss's 'The Blue Danube' to the Voyager 1 space probe in celebration of Johann Strauss Jr.'s 200th birthday.
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Recent news mentions
Petr Popelka stepped down as chief conductor after three productive years.
Dette kan bli et spennende kunstnerisk samarbeid
Norway· 2025-10-18
Petr Popelka is leading the Vienna Symphony during the concert 'Waltz into Space'.
‘Waltz into Space’ : La Sinfónica de Viena lanza a Strauss al espacio para corregir un error cósmico de la NASA | Cultura
Spain· 2025-05-31
Petr Popelka is a Czech conductor collaborating with DR Symfoniorkestret to perform Smetana's 'My Country'.
Forpustet, storsvedende dirigent holdt ingen pause. Det var bare om at hænge på
Denmark· 2025-05-02
Petr Popelka conducts the Vienna Symphony for a special concert celebrating The Blue Danube.
Take this waltz: Vienna celebrates the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss Jr.
Canada· 2025-03-21
