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“At twenty, conducting the finest orchestras is like trading driving lessons for a brand-new Lamborghini.” Daniele Gatti makes his way to Dvořák’s Prague.
In the upcoming episode of conductor Jan Bubák’s video interview series, you’ll meet the charismatic Italian maestro Daniele Gatti, who will perform this weekend at the Dvořák Prague Festival together…
Starting the Year Off Right: OperaPlus Launches Job Directory
As part of its efforts to be a positive force on the Czech performing arts scene, OperaPlus launched a job directory for musicians, dancers, and arts administrators just in time…
Viola-da-Gamba Player and Historical String Instrument Collector José Vasquez Dies of Covid
José Vasquez died of complications from the novel coronavirus on March 4th, 2021. He was a viola da gamba player, early music specialist, founder of the Orpheon foundation, and an…
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…
Do Czechs Support Freelance Musicians During a Pandemic?: The Case of Radek Baborák’s Fundraiser
Musicians based in the Czech Republic who hold permanent positions with state-subsidized theaters and orchestras collected their full paychecks throughout the pandemic lockdown. But what about freelance musicians? Some collected…
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…
