Former head of Czech Philharmonic and aide to Václav Havel, Ladislav Kantor, dies at age of 69

The former head of Czech Philharmonic as well as aide to Václav Havel, Ladislav Kantor, has died at the age of 69. Kantor was the co-founder and singer for CK Vocal. Post-1989, he worked at Prague Castle for dissident turned president Václav Havel. He headed the Philharmonic from 1993 - 1995 and was involved in the project Prague - City of Culture 2000. The news of his death was made public on Sunday by his friend and fellow performer Michal Prokop.