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Dvořák’s music resonates deeply within me – its lyrical warmth and folkloric roots feel like home, says Chinese cellist Yibai Chen

The Pardubice Chamber Philharmonic enters its 57th season this year, opening with a series of three inaugural concerts under its new chief conductor, Vahan Mardirossian. Sharing the stage with the

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Interpretation is not a conflict between reason and emotion – it is their integration,” says pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard

Two weeks ago, while driving between concerts on the German autobahn, I passed the time by listening to music on the car radio. One of the pieces that came on

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Václav Věžník, One of the Last Traditional Opera Directors, Turns 90

Václav Věžník is an important figure in the world of Czech opera of the second half of the 20th century. He will turn 90 on August 1st. Over the course

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Documentary: The Last Concert of the 88-year-old Czech Genius Organist Jaroslav Vodrážka

Jaroslav Vodrážka (May 14, 1930, Martin - April 16, 2019, Pastviny) was a Czech organist and noted organ improviser. He was born in the Slovak town of Martin and, in

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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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Start Your Year With Czech Music!

Don't miss these streamed concerts of Czech music on January 1st! But which to choose... The New Years Concert of the Czech Philharmonic, conducted by Tomáš Netopil, will stream live

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