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Renowned opera conductor František Babický died suddenly this afternoon
The respected Czech conductor, František Babický, died unexpectedly this afternoon of organ failure, aged 84.
Czech Television Shooting Biopic of Composer Bohuslav Martinů
In celebration of the 130th anniversary of the birth of composer Bohuslav Martinů on December 8th this year, the Czech Television is shooting a biopic about his life. The show…
Musica Florea and the Hartig Ensemble To Perform Beethoven’s Only Ballet
The celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday haven’t quite ended. On July 18th, 2020, the Musica Florea orchestra and the Hartig Ensemble dance company will join forces to present a revived…
Interview: Plácido Domingo: “I always admired Peter Dvorský. He was one of the greatest tenors.”
Plácido Domingo performed in Prague for the first time in 1990 when he and soprano Ileana Cotrubaș gave a concert at St. Jacob’s Cathedral in Prague. For Domingo, this was…
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 place to enjoy opera and ballet. The colosseum-like structure, which turns to reveal sets deftly built while spectators…
The 125th Anniversary Season of the Czech Philharmonic
The Czech Philharmonic is to begin its anniversary season with two concerts, on the 23rd and 24th under the baton of its chief conductor Semyon Bychkov. Until further notice, the…
