Notes from Czechia’s Second Corona Wave
Much like the rest of the of the world, the Czech Republic has been weathering an autumn wave of the coronavirus. While a vaccine seems […]
A Musical Advent Calendar? The National Theater Opera and the State Opera Launch Their New Online Project
The soloists, choruses, and orchestras of the two Prague-based opera ensembles are collaborating to create an advent calendar made of short clips filmed in all […]
Taking Flight: Three Prague-Based Cultural Organizations Team Up to Crowdfund a New Beginning
A former movie theater called Vzlet (which means “to take flight” in Czech) founded by the Sokol organization during the First Republic era, will turn […]
Czech Television Shooting Biopic of Composer Bohuslav Martinů
In celebration of the 130th anniversary of the birth of composer Bohuslav Martinů on December 8th this year, the Czech Television is shooting a biopic […]
Dvořák’s New World Symphony To Sound on Three Continents
Dvořák’s New World symphony will stream from Czech centers in Europe, Asia and America on October 28th, the day of the founding of the independent […]
“Hello, you have reached Central78”: A Unique Happening Deals With The Loneliness of Closed Theaters
“Hello, you have reached Central78 – a special, telephonic happening by Cirk La Putyka and Jatka78…” That is what you would have heard (in Czech) […]
A Solemn Happening Commemorating Canceled Performances Across the Czech Republic
Tomorrow (Monday, October 12th, 2020) lights will appear all over the Czech Republic in places where live performances were to happen, if it weren’t for […]
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 […]
The 57th Annual Golden Prague Award for Films Dedicated to Music and Dance
The Golden Prague International Television Festival took place from September 23rd to 26th this year. The festival, which is dedicated to films about music and […]
Who’s Afraid of Live Events? Czech Attitudes in the Time of Corona
In late August and early September, a Czech research agency surveyed 1000 Czechs above the age of 15 about their attitudes towards attending live performances […]
Will Soňa Červená’s Fund Support Young Artists as Eclectic as the Singer Herself?
In the Czech Republic, Soňa Červená is a rediscovered legend. The mezzo-soprano emigrated from Czechoslovakia in 1962, under dramatic circumstances and, while abroad, sang in […]
What Does a Covid-19 Outbreak at a Major Theater Look Like in Practice?
The situation every theater has been dreading has happened at the Czech National Theater in Prague. As of today, around 16 employees are confirmed positive […]
The 125th Anniversary Season of the Czech Philharmonic
The Czech Philharmonic is to begin its anniversary season with two concerts, on the 23rd and 24th under the baton of its chief conductor Semyon […]
A New Concert Hall for Prague?
Deliberations about building a new, large concert hall in Prague have been underway for decades. Twice, the city came close to realizing such a plan: […]
Pandemic Relief: For the Coming Month, Czech Live Event Organizers May Each Apply for up to 191.5 Million Euros
On July 20th, the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade, in collaboration with the Czech Ministry of Culture, approved a program they’re calling COVID kultura, […]
Eva Horáková, Longtime Soloist of the Laterna Magika Theater and Head of Ballet at the Czech National Theater Opera, Dies at 50
On August 3rd, the excellent dancer and longtime soloist, one time head of the Laterna Magika theater and head of ballet at the National Theater […]
“We Have Chosen to Go Down a Risky Path:” What Will Happen To Live Music In The Czech Republic?
The limitations on live performing in the Czech Republic will likely last longer than we thought. Starting July 27th, the number of people allowed to […]
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 […]
