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Current AffairsAntonin Dvorak: A Composer´s Life in Pictures
The Czech Republic is not the only place in the world where you can get a
sense of Czech culture. Czech Centers exist all around the world, and the
one in New York has recently opened an exhibit dedicated to the famous
Czech composer Antonin Dvorak. Born in modest circumstances in the central
Bohemian town of Nelahozeves in 1841, the composer remains an iconic
figure in classical music today. His influence in North America began in
1892 when he accepted the post of director of the newly established
National Conservatory of Music in New York City. Last Friday saw the
opening of the exhibition, which is entitled "A Composer's Life in
Pictures". The event was accompanied by the screening of a film about
the composer. Kay Grigar spoke with Irena Kovarova, the acting director of
the Czech Center New York, who comments on the concept behind this
exhibit.
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Current AffairsCzech Republic's new address in New York
The Czech Republic will in the coming years be showcased at a new location
in one of the world's most important cities - New York. As I discovered on
a recent trip there, the Czech consulate general and the Czech Center will
move from Madison Avenue to the historic Bohemian National Hall on the
Upper East Side, which is currently being renovated.
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Current Affairs Renovation of Bohemian Hall in Manhattan gets underway
The historic Bohemian Hall in New York City became the property of the Czech state in December. The Hall, sometimes referred to as the "Czech National Building" was built at the end of the 19th century from the funds of Czech-American associations. Now, three months after the purchase, renovation work has got underway on the building which enjoys the status of a Landmark of the City of New York. Pavla Horakova has more.
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