Romantic Gems brings together Smetana’s lively Dance of the Comedians, Saint‑Saëns’s dazzling Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso with Janice Martin, Dvořák’s masterful Symphonic Variations, and Schumann’s expressive Piano Concerto in A minor with Michiko Otaki. Conducted by Jiří Malát, this program celebrates 19th‑century Romantic brilliance with virtuosity and charm.