Culture
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Antonín Dvořák’s ‘New World Symphony’ – an ‘American’ anthem that delighted, divided a nation (pt.1)
As head of the National Conservatory in NYC, Dvořák came to believe “Negro melodies” should be the basis for a distinct American classical style, reigniting heated debate.
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35 years after their first show, rock band Lucie plans major tour
One of the most popular Czech bands of all time, Lucie, is planning to go on tour soon.
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Czech film Charlatan makes Oscar shortlist for Best International Film
The Czech film Charlatan directed by Agnieszka Holland, has made the shortlist of 15 films in the running for Best International Film in this year’s Academy Awards.
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Shadow Country chosen by critics as best Czech film of 2020
Director Bohdan Sláma’s Shadow Country (Krajina ve stínu) won the 2020 annual Czech Film Critics’ Awards on Saturday.
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Singer Ida Kellarová – an ambassador for Romany culture
Ida Kelarová is a singer, musician and choirmaster, who performs some of the best Romany music to come out of the Czech Republic.
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Brno Philharmonic rehearses Thomas Larcher’s symphony inspired by mountains
The Brno Philharmonic is recording the world premiere of a symphony written by Austrian composer Thomas Larcher, one of the world’s most renowned contemporary musicians.
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Hand-crafted perfume bottles from small Czech workshop draw on hundred-year old tradition
A local craftsman in the Jizera Mountains makes glass perfume bottles and paperweights that are admired far and wide.
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Anniversary of the Week
Jiří Menzel’s timeless comedy ‘Cutting it Short’ at 40
The lyrical nostalgic Czech comedy ‘Cutting it Short’ (Postřižiny), based on the story by Bohumil Hrabal, premiered in 1981. It has not lost its appeal over the decades.
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Brundibár: children’s opera from Terezín ghetto
In today’s edition of Sunday Music Show we’ll be listening to the children’s opera Brundibár, performed by children at the wartime Jewish ghetto in Terezín.
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Jan Balabán: Every life deserves to be told
Friday marks 11 years since the death of the novelist and translator Jan Balabán, who is considered one of the best writers of the post-1989 period.
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EP7: Actor-director Jiří Mádl
Jiří Mádl has been one of the country’s biggest young movie stars for a decade and a half. He is also an accomplished writer-director and has helmed two films to date.
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Czech high schooler masters Italian button accordion to win global contest
The accordion has played a central role in Czech folk music for centuries. Among those carrying on the tradition is 14-year-old Lucie Pudilová, who won CMA gold.
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