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 Honoring the great Czech composer |
Boranovicka 1779/14 Bohuslav Martinu Foundation Prague 18200 Czech Republic +420 2 5731 3104 / +420 2 5732 0076 http://www.martinu.cz/ |
Are you passionate about music? If so, this event is worth checking out. Bohuslav Martinu was and remains one of the Czech Republic's greatest symphonic composers, and is a highlight in the country's rich musical history, as well as the international stage. The yearly program includes concert performances at various venues by award-winning pianists, string quartets, orchestras, chamber choirs and the Czech Philharmonic. Experience the moving language that needs no translation—music. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Annual Prague holiday tradition |
Wenceslas Square (Václavské námestí) Prague 12000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Prague Tourist Information Centre) |
Prague's major Christmas Market is well-known for its massive size and great venue—the impressive Wenceslas Square, which is actually a boulevard. With the gorgeous towering facades of centuries-old buildings as a backdrop and fellow bundled-up walkers to rub shoulders with, this traditional market offers visitors a variety of Czech treats and crafts. Toys, decorations, books, jewelry and more will be on sale and stalls selling hot food and mulled wines are also here. The market is even more breathtaking at night when the trees and buildings glow with twinkling lights. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classical concerts |
Dušní Street Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 (0)2 2232 1068 / +420 (0)2 2232 1352 http://www.kostel.cz/index_en.... |
Jazz, classical, quartets and huge orchestras are some of the events conducted here. Look out for the Baroque Jazz Quartet when you are in Prague next. Built in the 1500s, this beautiful edifice has undergone more than one facelift. There is even a pipe organ used by the great Mozart himself. If both history and culture interest you then wind your way to Dušní Street. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Concerts, Festivals And Much More |
Melantrichova 971/19 Prague 110 00 Czech Republic +420 224 229 462 http://www.collegiummarianum.c... |
The Collegium Marianum hosts a school, an ensemble, a festival, and various concerts. It is a pleasant, professional, and entertaining venue for all of its productions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Prize-Winning Images |
Maiselova 2 Maiselova 2 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2232 2254 http://czechpressphoto.cz/ |
From the ravages of war to the heart-stopping action of sport, photojournalists capture moments powerful enough to change nations. This exhibition of hundreds of award-winning Czech press photographs shows off the powerful and effective talent of many of the country's homegrown photojournalists. The moving images taken from the pages of Prague's prime magazines and newspapers document many facets of Czech life, from sports and leisure to politics and conflict. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Student film festival |
Smetanovo nábreží Katedra produkce Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2119 7232 http://www.famufest.cz/ |
Prague's large film academy is highly esteemed in the Czech Republic, and every year its talented students show the city and its visitors their eclectic creations during this entertaining four-day film festival. Take a few nights to check out a couple of screenings and get a peek at true Czech culture on celluloid. Each festival has a different theme and students are assigned an era to explore. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Celebrate Diverse Music |
Jindrišská 5 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2224 0901 http://www.unijazz.cz/ |
The key words here are unconventional, alternative, outside, and experimental. Alternative forms of jazz, rock, classical and pop music are explored alongside modern indie films, art exhibitions, theatre performances and troupe displays. An international roster of performers and artists takes part in this popular annual festival organized by the Unijazz Association with assistance from the City of Prague. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lively musical celebration |
U Bulhara (Organiser) 3 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2423 5340 http://www.jazzfestivalpraha.c... |
Do you enjoy toe-tapping, eclectic live music in a variety of genres and venues? Prague's International Jazz Festival is a popular annual event that you won't want to miss out on. You'll see trios, soloists, big bands, and jazz-rock crews in every style from acoustic to electric. Each year, impressive established and up-and-coming artists from all over the world are invited to astound audiences and connect with other musicians. Ticket prices will vary widely depending on performance. Performances are held at various venues throughout the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Important date |
Wenceslas Square & Olsansky Cemetery Prague Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Prague Tourist Information Centre) |
Jan Palach was a young Czech student who killed himself in protest against the 1969 invasion of the Soviets into the Czech Republic. Held up as a national hero who gave his life for his country, Palach is honored on this day every year, when citizens and visitors to the city visit his grave to light candles, bring flowers, and consider the young man's lasting legacy. On this day each January, many Prague citizens visit the Olsansky Cemetery, or the Memorial to Victims of Communism in Wenceslas Square. No admission fee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Scenic chamber music |
Mozartova 169 Museum of W. A. Mozart and the Dušeks Prague 15000 Czech Republic +420 2 5731 8461 / +420 2 5731 6753 / +420 2 5731 7465 (Office) http://www.bertramka.cz/ |
Mozartiana Juventus is a chance for young musicians to perform together. Mozart forms the backbone of the repertoire, but contemporary composers are also included Otomara Kvcha, Pavla Trojana, and Jiri Gemrot. Performances are held in the Villa Bertramka, now a period-style museum, which is indicative of what it must have been like in Mozart's time when he stayed there as a guest of the composer Frantisek Xaver Dusek. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Celebrating the patron |
Throughout the city Prague Czech Republic +42 2 2018 1710 http://www.sdh.cz/ |
St. Wenceslas is the patron saint of the Czechs. On his feast day, September 28, a variety of festivities take place, including this annual festival devoted to sacred music. Performed across the city in Prague's seemingly infinite number of churches, sacred works of the Christian tradition are performed alongside Orthodox Christian and Jewish music. Although Czech composers are the most prominent, works by other composers with notable anniversaries around this time are also performed. There are also exhibitions and lectures on the music. Review © 2007, Wcities |