Culture
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Czechs and Faust: A continuing affair
The story of Faust, the doctor who makes a pact with the devil in his pursuit of knowledge, has captured the imagination of some of the great Czech dramatists. In 1985…
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Unconventional production of Faust by theatre for Prague's homeless
Productions of Faust are not hard to come by in Prague. It is a staple of the city's black light theatres, and posters advertising a high-profile production of the play…
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Encore: Carl Stamic and the rich tones of the viola
Carl Stamic was probably the very first virtuoso violist. He lived from 1745 until 1801. The viola is sometimes described as the alto voice of the violin family - if you…
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Xavier Baumaxa on the new wave of Czech folk
One of the emerging Czech singers-songwriters of the new generation, Xavier Baumaxa is entering the Czech mainstream with his new album Retrofutro. Highly acclaimed by…
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Kolace, kroje and convertibles: The Wilber Czech Festival 2007
Wilber, Nebraska, is a hub for Czech-Americans, and was appointed 'Czech capital of the USA' by congress back in 1987. Over the 3rd, 4th and 5th of August, it held its…
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Prague-based documentary-maker Keith Jones
My guest for One on One this week is Keith Jones, whom some of you may have heard on Radio Prague once or twice in his capacity as Programme Director of Prague's popular…
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Lenka Reinerova: reviving Prague's German literary legacy
In recent years Lenka Reinerova has acquired almost legendary status as Prague's last living writer in the German language. Her novels, stories and essays, many of which…
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Nights of a thousand stars: Prague's open-air cinemas
Summer in Prague means one thing - letni kino, or open-air cinema. The season starts in early June, and goes right on until mid-September. In this period, Prague residents…
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Celebrating ethnic diversity at Nations of River Dyje festival
In this week's Panorama, we visit the South Moravian town of Mikulov, which from July 27th - 29th hosted the eighth annual Nations of the River Dyje Festival, a unique…
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Hip-hop musician Gipsy appointed ambassador for minorities
The singer for the popular Czech Roma band Gipsy.cz, which plays an explosive mixture of hip-hop and traditional Romany music, has taken on a new - for his fans perhaps…
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Finland-based band Dope Aviators make rare return to Prague
The rock band Dope Aviators were formed here in Prague three years ago, and the group, who are originally from Slovakia, recorded their debut album Product in the Czech…
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Vitkov Memorial to house museum dedicated to Czechoslovakia's turbulent history
Vitkov Hill, with its famous memorial and nine-metre tall equestrian statue of Hussite general Jan Zizka, is one of Prague's most instantly recognisable sites, an enormous…
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