A French conductor and a Czech orchestra meet American audiences at Carnegie Hall

At a time when international news can feel increasingly unsettling, a calm and thoughtful conversation about music, culture and perspective stood out. In a special episode of Czechast brings listeners an interview with Emmanuel Villaume, chief conductor of the Prague Philharmonia, recorded shortly before the orchestra’s U.S. tour, which included a concert at Carnegie Hall. The conversation offers a rare insight into how a French conductor leading a Czech orchestra thinks about audiences, identity and music beyond borders.