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Current AffairsThe Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Science - still building bridges between Czechs at home and abroad after 46 years
In the days of communism the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences, the
SVU, was one of the most important emigre organizations and one that was
despised by the regime. It was founded by exiles in 1958 to provide a
forum for the free development of Czech and Slovak culture abroad, away
from the stifling restrictions back home. It also struggled to prevent
Czechoslovakia from fading from international awareness in the shadow of
the Iron Curtain. Today the Society is still going strong and Radio
Prague's director, Miroslav Krupicka, has just returned from its annual
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In this week's edition of Mailbox we introduce Radio Prague listener
Alexander Dainty from the UK and a Pictorial Cancellation in recognition
of the centennial of Antonin Dvorak's death.
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In this week's edition of Mailbox, we introduce a new member of the Radio
Prague team and reveal the name of last month's listeners' competition.
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SpotlightVysoka - the inspiration for Antonin Dvorak's Rusalka
This week's edition of Spotlight comes from Vysoka, some sixty kilometres
south of Prague. Vysoka is now home to a memorial for the famous Czech
composer Antonin Dvorak. A five minute walk away, lays the magical Rusalka
Lake, where Dvorak drew inspiration for his famous opera of the same name
and for over thirty more works for some two decades of his life. On the
opposite end of the village sits Rusalka Villa, Dvorak's country house. At
first sight, Vysoka may appear to be just a tiny little village in the
Czech countryside but after taking a closer look you soon come to
understand why the nineteenth century composer had a special bond with it.
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Current AffairsSeries of concerts marks Dvorak centenary
Throughout the weekend special concerts and events were held to mark the
centenary on Saturday of the death of the great Czech composer Antonin
Dvorak. Over the weekend all the major Czech orchestras played Dvorak's
music in concert halls around the country.
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Current AffairsAntonin Dvorak centenary commemorated at Vysehrad cemetery
Aptly enough, the 1st May is not only E-day but also the day that we
remember a great Czech European. Antonin Dvorak - probably the most famous
Czech in history - died exactly a hundred years ago. Special concerts and
other events are being held around the country to honour the centenary.
Radio Prague's Pavla Horakova went to the event to mark the beginning of
celebrations.
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Current AffairsFestival at Antonin Dvorak's birthplace part of 100th anniversary celebrations
Regular listeners will know this is the Year of Czech Music. One of the
highlights of the year will be celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary
of the death of perhaps the most famous Czech composer of all, Antonin
Dvorak. The anniversary falls on May 1, though events are already taking
place, among them the Dvorak Nelahozeves Festival, which got underway
recently. David Vaughan spoke to Jakub Puchalsky from Unilever, one of the
sponsors of the festival, and asked him why it was being held in the small
town of Nelahozeves, just north of Prague.
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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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