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A Regional Czech Orchestra’s Inadvertent Glimpse Into the Lives of Music Lovers Stuck at Home
Since February, the Hradec Králové Philharmonic has been refunding subscriptions for another canceled season. Life without live concerts is especially hard for those who do not use the internet. Many…
Das Rheingold Celebrates its 150th Anniversary
Wagner's opera Das Rheingold is celebrating 150 years since its premiere! On the occasion of this anniversary, in addition to concerts on May 23 and May 26, 2019, the National…
“Hello, you have reached Central78”: A Unique Happening Deals With The Loneliness of Closed Theaters
“Hello, you have reached Central78 – a special, telephonic happening by Cirk La Putyka and Jatka78…” That is what you would have heard (in Czech) if you called the number…
Opera PLUS Retro (3): 70 Years Since the Death of Coloratura star Míla Kočová
It's been seventy years since the death of influential Czech singer Míla Kočová. Despite many offers from abroad, she tied her career primarily to the Czech National Theatre where she…
Terrifying Tár. Women conductors? Let’s not make curiosities out of them.
An American film about the rise and fall of conductor Lydia Tár has finally arrived in European cinemas. Her character was masterfully rendered by Australian Cate Blanchett. In this review,…
Standing ovation for Lang Lang in Prague
Brilliant runs, breathtaking tempos, massive dynamic range and gripping theatrical gestures. All of these have long been considered the standard for the world-class Chinese pianist Lang Lang. However, during his…
