Václav Věžník, One of the Last Traditional Opera Directors, Turns 90

Václav Věžník is an important figure in the world of Czech opera

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The 125th Anniversary Season of the Czech Philharmonic

The Czech Philharmonic is to begin its anniversary season with two concerts,