Prague Spring music festival launched

The 64th Prague International Spring music festival was launched on Tuesday with a commemoration ceremony at the grave of Czech composer Bedřich Smetana at Prague’s Vyšehrad cemetary. This year’s festival offers more than 50 concerts and eight theatrical presentations. Star performers include Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Florez, American mezzo soprano Susan Graham and Czech soprano Martina Janková. The festival lasts until June 3.