Semyon Bychkov: The conductor has to be obsessed with his music

Opera PLUS presents a new video interview of conductor Jan Bubák with…

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Do Czechs Support Freelance Musicians During a Pandemic?: The Case of Radek Baborák’s Fundraiser

Musicians based in the Czech Republic who hold permanent positions with state-subsidized…

One of the Most Unique Venues for Live Opera and Ballet Caught in the Crossfire of Two Cities

The open-air revolving auditorium in South Bohemia is arguably the most unusual…