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Václav Věžník, One of the Last Traditional Opera Directors, Turns 90

Václav Věžník is an important figure in the world of Czech opera

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The 125th Anniversary Season of the Czech Philharmonic Prague National Theatre mourns the death of legendary Lenka Šmídová Violinist Josef Špaček: Concert Master, Soloist, Dramaturge, Pedagogue and Father Evgeny Kissin exclusive interview: “I’ve had a plan through 2050” A Musical Advent Calendar? The National Theater Opera and the State Opera Launch Their New Online Project Interview with Adi Halfin: You Have to Find Creative Solutions Sergio Méndez Romero: Message comes first, aesthetics will follow Interviews Plus: Anja Silja – the Most Modern Wagner VoiceCelebrity “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. Václav Věžník, One of the Last Traditional Opera Directors, Turns 90 Plácido Domingo Proves in Prague That Age Is Just a Number “My Dear Czech Nation Shall Not Perish:” Lost Recording of a Czech Opera In the Throes of World War II June Opera Plus Digest!Follow USCulture Main news of the season: Jakub Hrůša takes over the baton of the Czech Philharmonic Maria Baranova: The dialogue between you, your partner and the public is most important Juras Filas, notable Czecho-slovak composer dies of coronavirus Interpretation is not a conflict between reason and emotion – it is their integration,” says pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard Cecilia Bartoli – “The quality of our lives is defined and shaped by our culture”Fashion Pianist Eugen Indjic: Prague has been my most faithful city for over fifty years Exclusive Interview: Krzysztof Penderecki and Conductor Jan Bubák This isn’t about being liked. It’s about playing something that matters, says Miroslav Beinhauer Being sincere with the audience is more important than perfect technique. Receiving the Thalia Award doesn’t mean I’m the best dancer, says Federico Ievoli, principal dancer with the National Theater Ballet Notes from Czechia’s Second Corona WaveLatest News Evgeny Kissin exclusive interview: “I’ve had a plan through 2050” Dvořák’s music resonates deeply within me – its lyrical warmth and folkloric roots feel like home, says Chinese cellist Yibai Chen “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. Folklore in Music. Prague Philharmonia Opens a New Chamber Season My biggest wish is not to make a fool of myself at Abbey Road, says Tomáš Borl, of a scholarship to Berklee College Opera PLUS has been ranked among the fifteen most influential online portals dedicated to classical music
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Plácido Domingo Proves in Prague That Age Is Just a Number

On Thursday, October 16, 2025, Prague welcomed one of the great legends

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“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

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June Opera Plus Digest!

On this last Sunday of the month, we would like to present

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