See what’s coming up on on the BCSA’s Events Calendar.
The Škampa Quartet are long established as favourites at the Wigmore Hall. This leading Czech ensemble offers two works central to the repertoire: Mozart’s 1785 quartet (one of his set dedicated to Haydn) opening with a celebrated dissonance, and the second of the quartets eventually issued by the self-critical Brahms at the age of 40.... Read more »
Vítězslava Kaprálová and Geraldine Mucha (wife of Jiří Mucha) are two of the seven women composers whose work is being celebrated in a unique tribute, brought to London fresh from its premiere at the International Music Festival Český Krumlov by the talented young violinist Elizabeth Jiřičková and pianist Barbora Brabcová. With a meticulously researched programme... Read more »
An illustrated talk by Caroline Cannon-Brookes will explore a range of historic links between Britain and Bohemia and their varying impacts. Amongst the topics included will be John Wycliffe and Jan Hus; Baron Waldstein’s travels in Elizabethan England; Elizabeth Stuart, the Winter Queen; the English influence on 18th century Bohemian parks and gardens; and King... Read more »
The Smetana Trio perform three Czech composers: the ensemble’s namesake’s trio (1855, revised 1857), Dvořák’s pupil and son-in-law Josef Suk’s 1902 work inspired by Julius Zeyer's epic poem Vyšehrad and Martinů’s 1951 Third Piano Trio. Josef Suk Elegie Op. 23 Bohuslav Martinů Piano Trio No. 3 in C Bedřich... Read more »
Do you remember Sokol, or is it totally new to you? In the month when Czech National Day is observed, it is appropriate to (re)discover and re-evaluate Sokol, a highly patriotic movement. Mark Dimond will give an illustrated talk on the history of Sokol since its origins in 1862. He will look at the initial... Read more »
In this gripping true-life Cold War drama, brothers Josef and Ctirad, sons of legendary anti-Nazi resistance fighter Josef Mašín, take up arms against the oppressive communist state. Spurred by their mother‘s defiance and its consequences, the brothers embark on a violent resistance campaign. As their actions escalate, a relentless policemen is hot on their trail,... Read more »
Concert to celebrate the Year of Czech Music 2024 Beautiful arias and songs by Antonín Dvořák, Bedřich Smetana and Leoš Janáček performed by the winners and finalists of the Emmy Destinn Young Singers Awards 2023 Tickets £10 on the door, include a glass of wine
A multi layered portrait of Czech dissident playwright turned head of state, who became a political icon while retaining his insight, humour, and dedication to public service. In 2009, Havel invited Petr Jančárek to film ‘the rest of his life,‘ granting unlimited access and creative freedom. For nearly three years, Jančárek captured Havel’s life, juxtaposing... Read more »
Our traditional annual dinner will once again be held jointly with the Czech British Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) at the May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, London (nearest underground Green Park). This highlight in the BCSA calendar is a wonderful opportunity for Slovaks, Czechs and Britons to mingle in a convivial atmosphere, to meet old friends and... Read more »
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