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The stories of Dvořák’s symphonic 'Bouquet'
Wherever you are in the world, if you are an occasional listener to your
local classical music station then you have probably come across Antonín
Dvořák’s set of symphonic poems from 1896, opuses 107 to 110. What you
may not know is that they describe a series of stories very dear to Czech
culture, Kytice, or "The Bouquet". More
Composer and pianist Hana Robinson
In this edition of the Sunday Music Show we talk to the talented young
singer, composer and pianist Hana Robinson, who studied at the Berklee
College of Music and launched a successful musical career in the Czech
Republic. In the show you we discuss learning piano in childhood, sport,
her stay in the US and being diagnosed several years ago with MS and how
that changed her life. More
Iva Frühlingová: the road to success can be bumpy
Peter Smith’s guest on One on One this week is Iva Frühlingová – model,
singer, actress and author. Born in the town of Litvínov, with a French
grandfather Iva dreamed of going places and most of all of seeing Paris –
the city she’d heard so much about as a child. Her dream came true at the
age of 14 when she first travelled to Paris as a budding model. Today she
divides her time between Prague and Paris, engaging in modeling, singing,
writing and most recently acting. Peter began by asking her which of those
“skins” she felt most at home in. More
Bellamy Moon - a dynamic up-and-coming band from Prague
In this edition of our Sunday Music Show, we feature Bellamy Moon, a young
Prague-based band whose tunes are sure to make even the most reserved
concert goers dance - or at least tap their foot. More
Laco Deczi – Jazz and real life in Prague and New York
American jazz trumpet player Laco Deczi - born in Czechoslovakia – needs
little introduction, especially for anyone familiar with the world of jazz.
At 73, Deczi hasn’t let up one bit – most recently playing a month-long
tour in his homeland. Despite a busy schedule, Laco took time off to come
to Radio Prague’ studio; in this week’s Arts he discusses everything
from life in New York to his spring tour. More
Petr Váša – avant-garde rocker turned ‘physical poet”
In Sunday Music Show, you have a chance to follow the career of Petr
Váša, one of the most original figures of the Czech musical scene. From
his early days of avant-garde rock to his ‘physical poetry’, Petr
Váša has explored some of the lesser known corners of popular music with
his energetic, disquieting and sometimes rather eccentric creations. More
Concert, screening at Prague’s Lucerna to mark day against racism
March 21st is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial
Discrimination and to mark the occasion organisers from Opona, a non-profit
NGO, have helped put together an exhibition, screening and concert to take
place on Wednesday afternoon and evening at Prague’s Lucerna. Several
notable Czech artists, including Ester Kočičková Xindl X, and the Tap
Tap are taking part. More
Sylvie Bodorová, born a composer
This week's Sunday Music Show takes a well-earned look at Sylvie Bodorová,
one of the main figures of Czech modern classical music for the last 30
years. Her compositions have been performed on every continent in that
time, including Antarctica. She is one of few female composers whose work
is a staple of classical musical festivals the world over and is featured
on more than two dozen albums. More
Recording of Nico’s 1985 illegal Brno concert comes out on vinyl
Czechoslovakia’s communist authorities kept a tight control of all
aspects of life, including the arts, and of course, rock music. Only
officially sanctioned artists were allowed to perform publicly or record
albums. But some people had the courage to defy the system and organize
illegal concerts. In 1985, a group of rock fans in Brno staged an illegal
concert by the legendary singer Nico whose recording, only now, is about to
be released on vinyl. More
Violin virtuoso Pavel Šporcl
This week’s Sunday Music Show profiles violinist Pavel Šporcl whose
enormous talent has won him international acclaim and whose unassuming
stage presence makes his concerts a unique experience. More
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