This isn’t about being liked. It’s about playing something that matters, says Miroslav Beinhauer

Born in Ostrava, pianist Miroslav Beinhauer (1993) is becoming an increasingly sought-after

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Exclusive Interview: Krzysztof Penderecki and Conductor Jan Bubák

The legendary composer Krzysztof Penderecki visited the Czech city of Olomouc on

Lenka Hlávková, director of the Institute of Musicology, was the victim of yesterday’s shooting

Lenka Hlávková, director of the Institute of Musicology, succumbed to her injuries