Musical geniuses on Czech soil
The Czech lands were known as the ‘conservatoire of Europe’, and great musicians visited many Czech towns where the art of music flourished. These included Prague, Mariánské Lázně, Teplice, Karlovy Vary and even Varnsdorf. Composer and music populariser Lukáš Hurník will take you to the places where they found inspiration, composed their greatest works, or attended their own premieres.
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Musical geniuses on Czech soil
Tchaikovsky in Czechia: three Prague visits and a mysterious legacy
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky visited Prague three times, but his stays were not always a triumph. His life and death remain surrounded by myths and unanswered questions.
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Musical geniuses on Czech soil
Richard Wagner and his connection to Czechia, from Teplice to Prague's theatres
Richard Wagner had close ties to Czechia, from Teplice to Prague’s theatres. He reportedly found inspiration for Tannhäuser at Střekov Castle near Ústí nad Labem.
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Musical geniuses on Czech soil
Composer and conductor Gustav Mahler: Searching for the meaning of life
Gustav Mahler is considered one of the greatest composers of symphonic music of all time.
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Musical geniuses on Czech soil
Beethoven in Teplice, the Czech town where he composed some of his major works
Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the greatest composers in history, had a strong connection to the Czech spa town of Teplice.
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Musical geniuses on Czech soil
Mozart and his love of Prague
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had a particularly close relationship with Prague. He first visited the city in 1787, where his music was already hugely popular.
