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Parsifal at the State Opera: A Touch of World-Class Flare with a Lasting First Impression

Richard Wagner’s final opera, Parsifal – a Bühnenweihfestspiel (festival play for the consecration of the stage) is a rarity on Czech stages. Wagner regarded Parsifal as his philosophical legacy, a

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Czech Composer, Poet, and Improviser Markéta Procházková-Lutková Passes Away Too Soon

It’s not easy to find information online about the multifaceted and eccentric artist Markéta Procházková-Lutková but those who knew her, especially her students, agree that she was one of the

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Evgeny Kissin exclusive interview: “I’ve had a plan through 2050”

by Michal Rezek There is hardly a single music lover who wouldn’t know the place Evgeny Kissin occupies in the world of classical music—or what his presence means for the

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Maria Baranova: The dialogue between you, your partner and the public is most important

We met Maria Baranova, prima ballerina of the Munich Ballet, thanks to the Bubeníček International Ballet Gala project. This fragile dancer radiates enthusiasm for her profession and strives to popularize

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Pandemic Relief: For the Coming Month, Czech Live Event Organizers May Each Apply for up to 191.5 Million Euros

On July 20th, the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade, in collaboration with the Czech Ministry of Culture, approved a program they’re calling COVID kultura, a subsidy for individuals and

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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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