More News

The Blog

DANCETOPIA 2025: A space for care, relationality, and artistic regeneration

From June 16–24, the second edition of the international residency, symposium, and performative gathering DANCETOPIA 2025 took place at ALTA Air Camp in Kounice and Studio ALTA in Prague. With

Opera PLUS Opera PLUS

Centenary of the legendary Czech composer Ilja Hurník: “Musical idea was a priority for him”, says his son Lukáš

25 November 2022 marked the centenary of the birth of composer, pianist and teacher Ilya Hurnik. Together with the jubilant's son Lukáš we tried to look "behind" the dictionary entry

Opera PLUS Opera PLUS

Pianist Eugen Indjic: Prague has been my most faithful city for over fifty years

The American pianist Eugen Indjic (1947), originally from Russia, is one of the leaders in his field. He is a long-time friend of the Czech country and Czech musical culture.

Opera PLUS Opera PLUS

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,

Opera PLUS Opera PLUS

Still Waiting for a Path Out of Darkness: Pre-Concert Testing Forbidden, Concerts Canceled

A new Czech upstart called Cesta ze tmy (Path out of Darkness) offered event organizers a way to host events with an on-site PCR appointment covered by the price of

Redakce Operaplus Redakce Operaplus

Renowned opera conductor František Babický died suddenly this afternoon

The respected Czech conductor, František Babický, died unexpectedly this afternoon of organ failure, aged 84.

Opera PLUS Opera PLUS