The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Music Director: Nic Raine
Orchestral Manager: Josef Pokluda
The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus have become one of the most recorded and respected orchestras in the world. They were formed by Josef Pokluda and James Fitzpatrick as an exclusive recording orchestra and chorus drawing on the finest musicians from Prague’s 5 full symphony orchestra and numerous chamber and instrumental ensembles. In recent years they have also been in great demand for performing film music and popular classics concerts all overEurope …which led to a tour of South America with conductor Nic Raine and guest soloist Itzhak Perlman.
Recording in Prague could not be simpler, whether it be for Film, TV, or Video Game scores; Album Recording or backing tracks for concerts, as there is just one basic fee per musician per session with no hidden extras. So you can have access to some of the finest orchestral players in Europe at affordable prices, currently from E17.25 (£15) per musician per hour for a 100% total buyout for any recording media.
For more information please visit http://www.cityofpraguephilharmonicorchestra.co.uk/
What the composers say…
“The hallmark of Tadlow Music is calm, experienced professionalism. You can concentrate on conducting and recording your music safe in the knowledge that you are surrounded by a seasoned, friendly, hard-working team whose only aim is to help you create a wonderful score.
The Prague musicians are passionate virtuosi, who are dilligent, respectful and highly motivated. On my numerous scoring assignments in Prague I have never been disappointed by the brilliant musicianship, dramatic energy, flair, humour and heart that the orchestra gives in performance.
James Fitzpatrick with his encyclopedic knowledge and understanding of great film music, has a warm, personable, helpful style and after years of experience as a soundtrack record producer is certainly a bonus in the control room … especially when you are on a tight schedule!”
COMPOSER – CONDUCTOR: MARK THOMAS
“I sincerely appreciate the professionalism, attention to detail, and incredible assistance of Tadlow music in providing us with world-class recording experiences. If you want your project to exceed your high expectations, contact Tadlow and record in Prague. The musicianship, engineering, and even the historic city are hard to beat on any continent!”
Brian Felten, American Producer, Discovery House Music
“We have had the enormous pleasure to work with Tadlow Music on several projects over the past 6 years, in every instance Tadlow Music has made all of the arrangements for the orchestral personnel, for all of the recording and translating personnel, for hotels, for music preparation and anything else that was needed and requested. Tadlow Music has done so with total professionalism, with excellent attitude and excellent results every time. We always recommend Tadlow Music to anyone who is interested to record in Europe as satisfaction is guaranteed every time.”
COMPOSER – CONDUCTOR: CARLOS FRANZETTI
“The rendition of THE MATRIX is really excellent …this is high quality music recording” (Don Davis)
“Better than the original soundtrack” (Dennis McCarthy)
“I just played the new recording of my score to THE VIKINGS: Bravo! Bravissimo!” (Mario Nascimbene)
“You’ve got a good score? Go to the City of Prague Philharmonic, they’ll bring the best out of it. They love to play good music all the time” (Frank Peterson, Composer, Arranger and Producer of the last 6 Albums by Sarah Brightman)
“Bravo on your fine recordings and performances on SPACE3. I thought the renditions were fresh and well realised…keep up the good work” (Basil Poledouris)
“A wonderful orchestra, full of enthusiasm in their performance and with a big, rich symphonic sound. I was impressed with the speed of their sight-reading and the high level of musicianship that brought my scores to life.” (Adam Saunders)
“Apart from their fine playing, the Prague musicians have a refreshing attitude to their work. They are always willing to give the best performance and cope with the unpredictability of film sessions with as much versatility as any other group.” (Nic Raine)
“Nowhere beats the cost/quality ratio of Prague. A fantastic place to record if you haven’t got the budget of a major studio picture. I come back time and time again. That says it all.” (Julian Nott)
“I have recorded over 160 hours with the CPPO, so I have obviously been happy with my results to keep returning. Everything runs smoothly, and I have had no technical problems with recording to picture. I have become so comfortable that I forget that I’m talking to the musicans in a different language. I highly recommend the City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.” (David Michael Frank)
Some of the original Film, Video and TV scores recordings of the past few years include:
| THE DUCHESS – Rachel Portman GREY GARDEN – Rachel Portman THE PIRATES WHO DON’T DO ANYTHING: A VEGGIE TALES STORY – Kurt Heneicke BANJO KAZOOIE – Grant Kirkhope HEAVENLY SWORD – Nitin Sawnhey HUMAN CONTRACT – Anthony Marinelli CALL OF DUTY: WORLD AT WAR – Sean Murray THE CAT AND THE CANARY – Neil Brand DOROTHY MILLS – Nathaniel Mechaly WAR IN THE MOUNTAINS – Guy Farley MEGA MOVIES – Daniel Pemberton NAPOLEON – Daniel Pemberton ATTILA THE HUIN – Daniel Pemberton THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ISLAND – Mathis Nitschke VIVA PINATA 1 and 2 – Grant Kirkhope THE ASSASSINATION OF RICHARD NIXON – Steven Stern STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS – Kevin Kiner REVELATIONS – Joseph Vitarelli KAMEO – Steven Burke KRISSH – Salam Sulaiman MEHBOOBA – Ismail Barbar AUSBILDE SCHMIDT – Moritz Schneider / Robin Hoffmann JAQUES LE CROQUANT – Laurent Boutonnat THOR – Guy Michelmore INSPECTOR LINLEY – Andy Price GUMBALL 3000 – Andrew Skeet THE UNDERSTUDY – Carl Davis L’AVION – Gabriel Yared SHOGUN – John Keane HIROSHIMA – Daniel Pemberton THE SOMME – Daniel Giorgetti VIKING: BATTLE FOR ASGARD – Richard Beddow MOONDANCE ALEXANDER – Mark Thomas BRITANNIA – Robert Hartshorne LE SAINT VICTOIRE – Bruno Bertoli DISTRICT 9 – Clinton Shorter INRAHIM LABYAD – Hesham Nazih NINJA – Steve Edwards THE LORDS OF JUDAH – Greg Sims ZOOMERBE – Nicklas Schmidt SUPERBROR – Frans Bak ABOUT SARAH – David Michael Frank ANATOMIE 2 – Marius Ruhland ANAZAPTA – Dan Jones THE ASSASSINATION OF RICHARD NIXON – Steven M. Stern BATTLE OF THE SEXES – Martin Kisko CHAPLIN: THE MUTUALS – Carl Davis |
THE CHAPLIN PUZZLE – Soren Hyldgaard A CHRISTMAS CAROL – THE MOVIE – Julian Nott CINEMA EUROPE – Carl Davis, Nic Raine, Philip Appleby DC MILLE – Elmer Bernstien THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK – Graeme Revell DOORS OF GLORY – Alexandre Desplat DUNE – Graeme Revell DURANGO – Mark McKenzie EASTERN BRIDE – Hilary Brooks THE EDWARDIAN HOUSE – Daniel Pemberton EYE OF THE EAGLE – Soren Hyldgaard EYE OF THE STORM – Kevin Kiner HITCHHIKERS GUIDE TO THE GALAXY – Joby Talbot THE IRON MASK – Carl Davis JESTER TILL – Soren Hyldgaard KILL ZONE – Joris de Man THE KING’S BEARD – Philip Appleby THE LONELINESS OF CROCODILES – Dieter Schleip LOST HIGHWAY – Angelo Badalamenti LITTLE GIRL FLY AWAY – David Michael Frank A KID IN ALADDIN’S PALACE – David Michael Frank MADISON – Kevin Kiner THE MAN FROM THE ELYSIAN FIELDS – Anthony Marinelli MAN OF 1,000 FACES – Nic Raine THE MOLE – David Michael Frank A MONKEY’S TALE – Alexandre Desplat THE NINTH GATE – Wojciech Kilar NOSFERATU – James Bernard NOTEZART – Carl Davis PHANTOM OF THE OPERA – Carl Davis PORTRAIT OF A LADY – Wojciech Kilar PRIMAL – Bob and Barn THE REGENCY HOUSE – Daniel Pemberton A RESPECTABLE TRADE – Julian Nott THE RING – Michel Legrand THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL – Michal Pavliek THE STAIRCASE – David Michael Frank A THOUSAND MEN AND A BABY – David Michael Frank THE TRIAL – Carl Davis THE VAMPIRE HUNTER – James Bernard WINGS – Carl Davis |
PRAGUE RECORDING VENUES
As the CPPO is based at Smecky Music Studios this is obviously our main recording base as it is is situated right in the centre of Prague – near Wenceslas Square. It is spacious – large enough to accommodate a full symphony orchestra and choir – and highly prized by musicians for its acoustic qualities.
For more information please visit http://www.cityofpraguephilharmonicorchestra.co.uk/
Also additional locations are available due to the demand to record in Prague incl:
THE MUSIC STUDIOS OF CZECH TELEVISION
The ideal venue for smaller orchestral recording and string overdubs
THE STUDIOS OF CNSO
Newly refurbished large studio about 30 minutes from Prague Centre
THE DVORAK CONCERT HALL of the RUDOLFINUM
Acclaimed as one of the greatest Classical acoustics in the world. Very much in demand as both concert hall and recording venue … and of course home of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra