Václav Věžník, One of the Last Traditional Opera Directors, Turns 90
Václav Věžník is an important figure in the world of Czech opera of the second half of the 20th century. He will turn 90 on […]
Artists Shaken by Sudden Lockdown in the Moravian-Silesian Region
UPTADE: Starting on Friday the 24th, the security measures were lifted. Gatherings of up to 1000 people are now permitted, as long as participants wear […]
Musica Florea and the Hartig Ensemble To Perform Beethoven’s Only Ballet
The celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday haven’t quite ended. On July 18th, 2020, the Musica Florea orchestra and the Hartig Ensemble dance company will join […]
Light and Movement in Prague’s Medieval Underground For Small Audiences
The cellars of the Stone Bell house on the Old Town square in Prague will light up for several summer weeks for the Light Underground […]
June Opera Plus Digest!
On this last Sunday of the month, we would like to present our English-speaking readers with a concise run-down of the main news from the […]
New Concert Master of the Czech Philharmonic
In September, the current concert master of the Prague Philharmonia (PKF), Jan Fišer, will take his place next to Jan Mráček and Jiří Vodička as […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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, […]
One of the Most Unique Venues for Live Opera and Ballet Caught in the Crossfire of Two Cities
The open-air revolving auditorium in South Bohemia is arguably the most unusual place to enjoy opera and ballet. The colosseum-like structure, which turns to reveal […]
Interviews Plus: Anja Silja – the Most Modern Wagner Voice
Soprano Anja Silja is a living legend of world opera, often called “the second Callas.” Few singers have sung such a large range of roles. […]
Why? The Zippered Facemask for Wind Players on Stage and in the Classroom
Recently, the zippered facemask, which supposedly protect wind players and their surroundings from infection by the coronavirus, has generated considerable attention. Do these face masks […]
Violinist Josef Špaček: Concert Master, Soloist, Dramaturge, Pedagogue and Father
Josef Špaček jr., concert master of the Czech Philharmonic: no need for further introduction. This young, charming violinist has, in his not-quite-decade-long career, earned admiration […]
A Look at the Life and Work of Opera Legend, Luciano Pavarotti.
The award-winning team behind the movie Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years embarked on a project surrounding another music phenomenon. The documentary […]
Interview: Fascination with Wagner: Jiří Vejvoda and Andreas Schager
Music journalist Jiří Vejvoda and tenor Andreas Schager met at the National Theater in Prague to talk about the State Opera’s new project, Fascination with […]
Documentary: The Last Concert of the 88-year-old Czech Genius Organist Jaroslav Vodrážka
Jaroslav Vodrážka (May 14, 1930, Martin – April 16, 2019, Pastviny) was a Czech organist and noted organ improviser. He was born in the Slovak […]
Das Rheingold Celebrates its 150th Anniversary
Wagner’s opera Das Rheingold is celebrating 150 years since its premiere! On the occasion of this anniversary, in addition to concerts on May 23 and […]
National Theater Production: The Little Mermaid
Far away, at the very bottom of the ocean, which no anchor can reach and no human eye can see, is the home of marine […]
Interview: Plácido Domingo: “I always admired Peter Dvorský. He was one of the greatest tenors.”
Plácido Domingo performed in Prague for the first time in 1990 when he and soprano Ileana Cotrubaș gave a concert at St. Jacob’s Cathedral in […]
Exclusive Interview: Krzysztof Penderecki and Conductor Jan Bubák
The legendary composer Krzysztof Penderecki visited the Czech city of Olomouc on September 20th, 2018, to conduct his monumental piece Credo which won a Grammy […]
