The Blue Violin Man, Pavel Šporcl — award-winning violinist and the most viral Czech classical artist — takes the stage in a brand-new project, honored with a Gold Record (Universal Music), debuting for the first time as a rock violinist. He will perform on October 1 at 7 PM at 54 Below in Midtown Manhattan.
Czechia's leading classical star joins forces with a newly formed band (Hammond organ, guitar, bass, drums) to bring fresh energy to legendary rock anthems: Kashmir and Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin, Smoke on the Water by Deep Purple, Another Brick in the Wall by Pink Floyd, and the timeless (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones.
For lovers of ballads, Šporcl delivers a powerful interpretation of What Was I Made For?, Billie Eilish’s Oscar-winning hit — reimagined in a breathtaking arrangement that will resonate with audiences across genres.
The program also features unforgettable classics like Let It Be by The Beatles and The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel, alongside celebrated Czech treasures: the emotional Voda, čo ma drží nad vodou by Vašo Patejdl, a heartfelt tribute to Karel Gott with Když jsem já byl tenkrát kluk (When I Was a Young Boy), and Nějak se vytrácíš, má lásko(You’re Fading Away, My Love) by the legendary band Olympic.
Šporcl completes this one-of-a-kind repertoire with his own original hits, Boundless and Surprise.
Get ready for a thrilling journey through iconic rock classics, delivered with electrifying energy that will have you on your feet. Witness the powerful fusion of classical mastery and rock passion in the hands of the incomparable Pavel Šporcl and his band — a musical event not to be missed!
