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British cellist Laura van der Heijden has captivated audiences and critics alike with her deeply perceptive interpretations and engaging stage presence. Joined by pianist Jâms Coleman who enjoys a rich and varied musical life as a soloist, chamber musician and vocal accompanist, here they explore stories and songs from the likes of Kodaly, Dvořák and... Read more »
The 1950s-70s saw a renaissance in Czech glass design that re-established the Bohemian region’s global reputation in this area. From behind the Iron Curtain, skilled designers pushed the boundaries of 20th century glass design and produced unique art glass masterpieces that went on to inspire visually stunning, highly innovative and commercial ranges. Despite this, the... Read more »
Smetana’s national epic Má vlast is undisputedly one of music’s most compelling symphonic poems. Pictures may paint a thousand words, but this is music that paints a thousand pictures; from the wild waters of the mighty Vltava coursing through the Czech landscape to a small village celebration on the outskirts of the Bohemian forests. ‘I doubt if... Read more »
Close your eyes and you could be in the Bohemian countryside, with Dvořák’s joyful Eighth Symphony offering colour, cheer, and a vision into the pastoral lands of his homeland. In complete contrast, his countryman Janáček’s Glagolitic Mass sets you off down a path that is mighty, triumphant and magnificent. For this second of the Czech... Read more »
Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II was an avid collector and knowledgeable patron of the arts. In this free exhibition (room 90) learn more about printmaking in Rudolf's court in Prague during the highpoint of innovative and ambitious prints made from around 1580 until the early years of the 17th century. After moving his court to... Read more »
Anne of Bohemia, the eldest daughter of Charles IV, married King Richard II of England in 1382 at the age of 16 . The speaker will be Dr Shubhankar Reddy, who will be giving the talk from his home in India, such is the wonder of Zoom. He is a doctor of medicine who has... Read more »
Duo Brikcius is a Czech chamber music ensemble created by two promising young cellists (brother and sister), Anna Brikciusová and František Brikcius. Programme Jacques Offenbach Duo pour 2 violoncelles, op. 53 n°1 Irena Kosíková Pavane pour deux violoncelles - London premiere Leoš Janáček Presto (1910) (arranged for two cellos by František Brikcius) Irena Kosíková: Fantaisie IV.... Read more »
A documentary film mapping the life story of award winning artist, illustrator and filmaker Peter Sís directed by his brother David. In charming animated sequences Sís's books come to life retelling his Odyssey from Prague via London to the United States. A curious black cat, which first appeared in Peter Sís’s book ‘The Three Golden... Read more »
Louis XIV was a life-long enemy of the Holy Roman Emperors, and Kings of Bohemia, Leopold I and Charles VI. The armies of his successor Louis XV occupied Prague in 1741. Thereafter, however, the Bourbons became allies of the House of Austria. During the revolution the resort of Teplitz/Teplice in Bohemia became the residence of... Read more »
Literature suggests that communist dogmas and public health practices drove immunisation and science innovation. During the Covid pandemic Czechs created biosensors, coronavirus-killing paper and researched the relationship between smoking and the virus. Joseph Black will join us on Zoom from Sydney, Australia to share his views on topics covered in his essay that was awarded... Read more »
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