Gustav Mahler, a brilliant mind of symphonic music, was a native of Vysočina.
Josef Mysliveček, Il (Divino) Boemo
Josef Mysliveček was a Czech composer of late baroque who became famous in Italy as “Il Boemo”.
Jakub Hrůša, the greatest Czech contemporary conductor
When Gramophone hailed Jakub Hrůša as being “on the verge of greatness”, they basically foretold the future. Who is Jakub Hrůša you ask? He is the greatest Czech contemporary conductor and soon the Director Designate of The Royal Opera, Covent Garden. I’d like to tell you about this accomplished Czech musician and conductor and an …
Kateřina Englichová, the Harp Diva
Did you know that Czech Republic has its own world renown harpist? Her name is Kateřina Englichová.
Adam Plachetka – World Renown Czech Opera Singer
Adam Plachetka has been a hit for years now. His mesmerizing bass-baritone has captured the attention of the whole world.
Škoda lásky (Beer Barrel Polka) – Czech Song that you know but might not know it’s Czech
You know the tune, you probably sang it at some point but what you perhaps don’t know is that the song that you might know as “Beer Barrel Polka”, “Rosamunde” or under another name is called Škoda lásky and it’s a Czech song.
Czech National Anthem – Where Did It Come From?
Kde domov můj… that is how the Czech National Anthem begins. But where are the origins of this song?
Museums in Prague
Are you a museum enthusiast? Prague is the place to go because besides the usual ones there are some museums in Prague that will definitely surprise you!
Antonín Dvořák (Dvorak) – most famous Czech composers
Antonín Dvořák (internationally known also as Dvorak) is one of the most famous Czech composers and also the most internationally played one!
Rare Czech Musical Instruments
If you read our blog regularly, you know that “every Czech is a musician“. The musical literacy in Czech Republic is impressive and it is very common to play at least one musical instruments. And not just piano or guitar, there are some very rare and unusual Czech musical instruments that you’ve probably never heard …