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Another Wave of Coronavirus Restrictions in the Czech Republic Means Two Weeks of No Singing

Starting today (October 5th, 2020) the Czech government has instated renewed precautions against the spread of the novel coronavirus. These new restrictions greatly inhibit live performing for the next two

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Elīna Garanča and Czech conductor Jan Bubák in Vienna State Opera, exclusive interview

Before her last performance of Carmen at the Wiener Staatsoper world famous mezzo Elīna Garanča spent an afternoon with the Czech conductor Jan Bubák.

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A New Concert Hall for Prague?

Deliberations about building a new, large concert hall in Prague have been underway for decades. Twice, the city came close to realizing such a plan: In the 90s, a concert

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A Solemn Happening Commemorating Canceled Performances Across the Czech Republic

Tomorrow (Monday, October 12th, 2020) lights will appear all over the Czech Republic in places where live performances were to happen, if it weren’t for the pandemic: in concert halls,

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Violinist Josef Špaček: Concert Master, Soloist, Dramaturge, Pedagogue and Father

Josef Špaček jr., concert master of the Czech Philharmonic: no need for further introduction. This young, charming violinist has, in his not-quite-decade-long career, earned admiration both home and abroad. Besides

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