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Composers Are Originals – Tomáš Netopil Breaks the Conductor vs. Composer Myth

interview by Anna Šerých On 9th of April 2025 the Prague Symphony Orchestra FOK where the newly designated chief conductor, Tomáš Netopil, officially introduced the orchestra’s programme for the upcoming

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Folklore in Music. Prague Philharmonia Opens a New Chamber Season

Prague Philharmonia opens its 32nd Chamber Season with a return to the musical roots. The leitmotif of this year’s chamber series is folklore, featuring works by composers inspired by folk

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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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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

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Arts Are the Basis of Modern Democracy: Open Letter to the Czech Government About Arts Funding Gains Broad Support

The #zakreativnicesko (“for creative Czechia”) initiative is fighting for a higher stimulus package for the Czech cultural sector. The initiative has gained support from members of the Czech parliament’s cultural

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