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Jiří Trtík hailed as the most successful Czech composer of classical music outside of Czechia
Meet Czech composer, conductor and educator Jiří Trtík in the latest episode of Faces of Czech Music.
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"Flow with it": Floex on his creative method
"I like the idea of diving into my music and flowing with it,“ says multimedia artist, composer and clarinettist Tomáš Dvořák, also known as Floex in Faces of Czech Music.
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My dream was big enough to get me there: Pianist Tomáš Kačo on his outstanding success
Tomáš Kačo grew up in a small flat with 11 siblings and a broken piano. But he made it to the Berklee College of Music. He talks to Petr Dudek about his road to success.
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“The best validation is a packed venue”: Lenny on measuring success
On this episode of the Faces of Czech Music, we speak with singer and songwriter Lenny, a force of nature in her own right, taking popular Czech music by storm.
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Nikol Bóková: The pianist and composer who wears many hats
To define Nikol Bóková as a pianist and composer would be far too simplistic. In this episode, we learn more about her unique background.
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Daniel Matejča on coming into his own and developing his craft
19-year-old Daniel Matejča is perceived throughout Czechia as a bit of a wunderkind. In our fifth episode of the Faces of Czech Music, we take you into Matejča’s world.
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Good things come in fours: The Kukal Quartet
On this episode of the Faces of Czech Music, we sat down with Eliška Kukalová, Klára Lešková, Daniel Macho, and Filip Rufer who form the Kukal Quartet.
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“Art can be uncomfortable” – Miroslav Srnka on pushing the boundaries of contemporary music
Arguably one of the most internationally renowned contemporary Czech composers, Miroslav Srnka has wowed audiences across the globe with his original and innovative operas.
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Meet the mezzo-soprano who wants to contemporize classical music, Bella Adamova
In the second episode of the Faces of Czech Music, we meet Mezzo-soprano, improviser and lover of Dvořák, Bella Adamova.
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The electronic music virtuoso who owes his name to Radiohead, Aid Kid
On our first episode, we speak with musician, composer, producer, and DJ, Ondřej Mikula - better known as Aid Kid.