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SUMMARY:Bedřich Smetana Má vlast (My Country)
DESCRIPTION:The Bedřich Smetana Má vlast (My Country) exhibition at the National Museum in Prague commemorates the personality of Bedřich Smetana and one of his most important compositions. Through authentic notes\, correspondence and\, above all\, scores\, it presents the individual symphonic poems as the composer himself conceived them\, the historical context in which they were composed and the reactions that accompanied them at later important historical moments in Czech history. \nIn the exhibition\, you can look forward to unique  items from the National Museum collection displayed in nine thematic stops. At the beginning\, the exhibition will introduce you to the personality of Bedřich Smetana\, whose life you will be able to glimpse through his personal objects\, such as glasses\, a desk\, writing utensils\, a calamus\, a peephole or a hearing aid. The second stop will immerse you in the time and circumstances in which the My Country cycle was created between 1874 and 1879 and will also remind you of the first ensemble performance on 5 November 1882 at Žofín in Prague. Other parts of the exhibition are devoted to the six individual poems – Vyšehrad\, Vltava\, Šárka\, From the Czech Meadows and Groves\, Tábor and Blaník. You will learn\, for example\, that the score for Vltava was written in 19 days\, when he added the note “being completely deaf” to the score. The ninth stop recalls performances of the work associated with important historical moments. \nIn addition to the composer’s personal objects\, you will be able to see various musical materials and sheet music\, photographs\, sculptures\, paintings\, letters\, books\, illustrations\, musical instruments – for example\, there will be a harp to play. The exhibition also includes historical artefacts such as replicas of Hussite weapons from the 19th century.  My Homeland in Stones is also on display\, so you will be able to touch rocks from Blaník or pebbles from the Vltava River. Of course\, the exhibition also focuses on the sound experience. It includes a listening map of the Vltava and audio islands with entire symphonic poems. The central themes can be heard in short excerpts. \n  \nPart of the Year of Czech Music and the 200th anniversary of the composer’s birth.
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/bedrich-smetana-ma-vlast-my-country/
LOCATION:National Museum Prague\, Václavské náměstí 68\, Prague\, Czech Republic
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SUMMARY:Toyen: dreaming in the margins
DESCRIPTION:Richard Saltoun Gallery presents Dreaming in the Margins: Toyen\, the first UK exhibition devoted to one of the most extraordinary women artists of the Surrealist movement\, whose reputation and critical reappraisal have risen dramatically in recent years. Recognized one of the most enigmatic and fiercely independent figures in Surrealism\, Toyen (1902–1980) was born Marie Čermínová in Prague. She adopted a gender-neutral identity early in life\, rejecting societal conventions – a position reflected throughout her work and public persona. \nToyen was a central figure in both the pre war formation of Surrealism in Prague with the Devestil Group and later in post war Paris with the Surrealists. Her workin Prague with Jindřich Štyrský\, and later with Jindřich Heisler\, were regarded by André Breton as quintessential contributions to the Surrealist movement. Their friendship and creative exchange endured until his death\, after which Toyen moved into his former studio at 42 Rue Fontaine\, where she lived until her own death in 1980. \nThis exhibition brings into focus the depth and breadth of Toyen’s graphic work – including illustrated books\, prints\, drawings\, catalogues and archival materials – making it one of the most comprehensive presentations of this part of her oeuvre ever compiled. The exhibits are drawn entirely from a single-owner collection. \nWith the outbreak of the Second World War\, Toyen remained in Nazi-occupied Prague. Following the death of Štyrský in 1942\, she entered into a close creative and personal partnership with the poet Jindřich Heisler\, who was living in hiding as a Jewish writer. Toyen sheltered Heisler in her apartment for the entire war – an act of profound solidarity and resistance. In 1947\, Toyen relocated permanently to Paris with Heisler\, and became one of the few women deeply involved in Surrealism’s post war resurgence. In the final two decades of her life\, Toyen formed a deep artistic and intellectual bond with the poet\, philosopher and fellow Surrealist\, Annie Le Brun. \nFree entry. Opening times: Tues-Fri\, 10am-6pm\, Saturdays 11am-5pm.  \nImage copyright the estate of the artist
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/toyen-dreaming-in-the-margins/
LOCATION:Richard Saltoun Gallery\, 41 Dover Street\, London\, W1S 4NS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Emil Zátopek Run
DESCRIPTION:Thames Valley Harriers and the Czech Centre invite you to lace up your trainers and join the fourth annual Emil Zátopek Charity Run — a celebration of grit\, greatness and the timeless spirit of one of the most extraordinary athletes the world has ever known. \nWhether you’re racing for a personal best\, chasing your first finish line\, or just soaking in the spirit of sport — this is your run. \nThis year\, we’re introducing a fresh new format: \nA 1-MILE CHARITY RUN FOR ALL AGES\n&\nQUADKIDS ATHLETICS COMPETITION\n(athletic mini-races for children in running\, jumping\, throwing and sprinting)\nYou can also look forward to \n\nFREE games and other activities by Czech School Without Borders and Okenko.uk\n\nFood\, BBQ\, Czech beer and other refreshments after the run\nMedal Ceremony & Chill-Out Social After the Race\n\nMore information about registration and the day’s timings will be available soon.  \nABOUT EMIL ZÁTOPEK\nKnown as “The Czech Locomotive”\, Emil Zátopek wasn’t just a runner — he was a force of nature. With an unorthodox stride and unstoppable will\, he conquered the 1948 London Olympics and shattered records in Helsinki in 1952\, winning gold in the 5000m\, 10000m\, and marathon — all in one Games. No one has done it since. \nThere are many books and films about Zátopek’s life and sport achievements\, including those of British authors: Richard Askwith’s biography Today We Die a Little: The Rise and Fall of Emil Zatopek\, Olympic Legend and Pat Butcher’s Quicksilver: The Mercurial Emil Zatopek. \nIn 2013\, Runner’s World named him the Greatest Runner of All Time. \nZÁTOPEK ATHLETIC FELLOWSHIP\nThe Emil Zátopek Run was first organised by CC and TVH in 2022 to celebrate Zátopek’s centennial anniversary and raise funds for a newly established Zátopek Athletic Fellowship\, empowering young talent from West London to chase their dreams on the track\, just like Zátopek once did.  \nProceeds from starting fees as well as all voluntary contributions towards the Zátopek Run will be donated to support the Fellowship. \nAny donations towards The Zátopek’s Athletic Fellowship can be sent to:\nBusiness Account name: Thames Valley Harriers\nSort Code: 60-05-30\nAccount Number: 17125197\nplease add Payment Reference: Zatopek \nDIRECTIONS: \nRace registration will be next to the Thames Valley Harriers clubhouse in Linford Christie Stadium. The entrance for cars is Artillery Lane off Du Cane Rd\, between the hospitals and prison\, postcode for satnav W12 OAE. At the end of Artillery Lane approaching the Scrubs\, there is a 6’ 6” height barrier entrance to the main car park\, the stadium is located at the end of the car park. \nFor public transport East Acton on the Central Line is the closest station\, a few minutes walk from the stadium. Buses stop on Du Cane Rd near Artillery Lane\, please see details for buses stopping at Hammersmith Hospital on the Transport for London website.
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/the-emil-zatopek-run-4/
LOCATION:Linford Christie Athletic Stadium\, Linford Christie Road\, London\, W12 0DF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Trio Gaspard
DESCRIPTION:Trio Gaspard\, hailed by Fanfare for its ‘chameleon-like ability to adapt’ to a vast array of musical styles\, follows its residency at Wigmore Hall in 2023-24 with an exploration of two dark-hued works that project the tremendous power and rhythmic energy of Czech music at its finest. \n  \ngeneral sale opens 23 April \n  \nBohuslav Martinů   Piano Trio No. 2 in D minor \nAntonín Dvořák      Piano Trio in F minor Op. 65 \n  \n\nJonian Ilias Kadesha violin\n\n\n\nVashti Hunter cello\n\n\n\nNicholas Rimmer piano
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/trio-gaspard/
LOCATION:Wigmore Hall\, 36 Wigmore Street\, London\, W1U 2BP\, United Kingdom
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