Culture
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Struggling Czech film industry seeks state backing
The 2006 James Bond remake Casino Royale is becoming an endangered species. The film was mainly shot at Prague’s famous Barrandov studios and used Prague and Karlovy Vary…
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Composer and conductor Carl Davis discusses Czech connections: from The World at War to The French…
Jan’s guest in One on One is the world-famous conductor and composer Carl Davis. Mr Davis, who has composed hundreds of scores for TV and film, recently appeared in Prague…
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Neat trick
Clever. Just when you thought you’d seen everything, someone else comes up with a new neat trick. What am I talking about? How three Czech fans got on stage not long ago…
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The magical world of children's book illustrator Štěpán Zavřel
There is a very long and rich Czech tradition of children’s book illustration – from Mikoláš Aleš in the 19th century to Zdeněk Miler (of Mole fame) and Jiří Trnka in the…
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New Czech Philharmonic head Vladimír Darjanin on his plans for the orchestra
The new director of the Czech Philharmonic is Vladimír Darjanin. Already within his first month in the post, Mr Darjanin is ringing some considerable changes. Upon taking…
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Carl Davis to conduct James Bond Night at Prague’s Obecní Dům
This Wednesday sees the Prague Proms Music festival continue in the Czech capital at the Obecní Dům - a very special evening with world-famous conductor and composer Carl…
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Pop star Gott admits signing letter pleading for Communist leader’s pardon
On Tuesday a letter emerged allegedly sent by pop singer Karel Gott to former Communist chief Gustáv Husák. In the letter, which Gott admits signing, the pop star pleads…
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Debut album by Lesní zveř: nu-jazz adventures for your feet and head
The band Lesní zvěř has been around for some eight years, touring clubs and festival in the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, and beyond. In June, the Brno-based group…
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Czechs pull out of Eurovision after three years and “nul points”
It wasn’t a very auspicious start, and it didn’t end very well either – Czech Television, the country’s national broadcaster, has confirmed that it’s withdrawing from the…
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Czech fans join U2 on stage in performance of Angel of Harlem
Imagine being invited - as a member of a stadium audience – to perform on stage with one of the world’s greatest bands. It could never happen, right? But that’s exactly…
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Czech heavy metal singer accused of racism over latest album
A Czech heavy metal star has got himself into trouble over the lyrics of the title song of his band’s latest album “Deratizer” or exterminator. The refrain refers to…
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Ústí nad Labem, are you ready to rock?!
As always there was plenty going on at the Karlovy Vary film festival this year. Alongside the marathon of movies, there were bars and beer tents, swanky soirees and…
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