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Prague National Theatre mourns the death of legendary Lenka Šmídová
At the age of 60 one of the most beloved and famous Czech opera soloists Lenka Šmídová has died. Aside from her career at the National Theatre she was also…
Podcast Plus Hany Polanské
Part one: Hello, you are listening to Opera Plus podcast about all the things that set the Czech dance scene in motion. Hana Polanská greets you from the microphone." "In…
“My Dear Czech Nation Shall Not Perish:” Lost Recording of a Czech Opera In the Throes of World War II
This year, Supraphon released a long-lost recording from a performance of Smetana’s Libuše, an opera which tells the mythical story of a Bohemian clairvoyant queen, written to be performed during…
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…
Float or Swim: How did Czech Orchestras Survive 2020?
LENKA DOHNALOVÁ During the coronavirus pandemic, debates emerged about how state funding for the arts, a prevalent model in Europe, helped or hindered arts organizations during the time of lockdown.…
Another Wave of Coronavirus Restrictions in the Czech Republic Means Two Weeks of No Singing
Starting today (October 5th, 2020) the Czech government has instated renewed precautions against the spread of the novel coronavirus. These new restrictions greatly inhibit live performing for the next two…
