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Frank Kuznik

Frank Kuznik

Frank Kuznik is the former Editor-in-Chief and Culture Editor of The Prague Post, Central Europe’s premier English-language weekly newspaper. He currently divides his time between Prague and his hometown in the US, Cleveland, where he covers northeast Ohio's dynamic classical music scene. In Prague he is an habitué of the Rudolfinum, National Theater, State Opera and other storied classical music venues, and an unabashed fan of Czech music.

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Bildhauerisches Prag: ein Spaziergang durch Kunst und Geschichte in der tschechischen Hauptstadt

Von Frank Kuznik, 09 August 2021

Folgen Sie uns auf dem Weg zur ästhetischen Erleuchtung bei einem Spaziergang durch die Straßen Prags.

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Ein Spaziergang durch Kunst und Geschichte Prags

Von Frank Kuznik

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Ein Tag in Prag: abseits der ausgetretenen Pfade

Von Frank Kuznik, 09 August 2021

Um die Wunder Prags wirklich zu genießen, lassen Sie die Menschenmassen hinter sich und folgen Sie uns auf einem Spaziergang, der von Geschichte, Architektur und Gastronomie geprägt ist.

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Ein Tag in Prag: abseits der ausgetretenen Pfade

Von Frank Kuznik

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Auf den Spuren der großen tschechischen Komponisten

Von Frank Kuznik, 02 März 2020

Von Dvořák bis Beethoven, Prag ist eine Schatzkiste für alle, die mehr über das Leben und Werk einiger der großartigsten Komponisten erfahren wollen.

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Auf den Spuren der großen tschechischen Komponisten

Von Frank Kuznik

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Seinen Platz finden: Mahan Esfahani über seine Liebe zu Prag

Von Frank Kuznik, 01 Februar 2020

Wir haben mit dem Cembalisten Mahan Esfahani über das pulsierende musikalische Leben in der tschechischen Hauptstadt gesprochen.

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Seinen Platz finden: Mahan Esfahani über seine Liebe zu Prag

Von Frank Kuznik

Eine prächtige Entdeckung: Jakub Hrůša über seinen Wechsel nach Bamberg

Von Frank Kuznik, 29 September 2015

Der tschechische Dirigent Jakub Hrůša hatte nicht viel Zeit, um im Glanze seiner Ernennung zum neuen Chefdirigenten der Bamberger Symphoniker Anfang September zu baden.

Eine prächtige Entdeckung: Jakub Hrůša über seinen Wechsel nach Bamberg

Von Frank Kuznik

Die Bamberger Symphoniker: Aus tschechischen Genen wächst Böhmischer Klang

Von Frank Kuznik, 02 Juni 2014

Ein Interview mit dem Intentanten der Bamberger Symphoniker Marcus Rudolf Axt über die Geschichte des Orchesters - beginnend bei seinen Wurzeln in Prag - und von seinem einzigartigen Klang.

Die faszinierende Geschichte der Bamberger Symphoniker

Von Frank Kuznik

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A promising revival of Ostrčil’s The Legend of Erin misses the mark in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik, 16 Oktober 2025

An ambitious effort to honor hometown hero Otakar Ostrčil sags under its own weight at the Prague National Theatre.

***11

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Revival of Ostrčil’s The Legend of Erin misses the mark in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik

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Freedom and flexibility: Lukas Sternath returns to Bamberg Symphony

Von Frank Kuznik, 15 Oktober 2025

The young Austrian pianist reunites with Jakub Hrůša and the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra for a tour this November. He talks about taking inspiration from improvisation, and being an “accidental” artist...

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Freedom and flexibility: Lukas Sternath returns to Bamberg Symphony

Von Frank Kuznik

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In Prague, a sparkling season opener from Collegium 1704

Von Frank Kuznik, 09 Oktober 2025

Václav Luks launches a celebration of his ensemble's 20th anniversary with a seductive secular treatment of sacred music.

*****

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In Prague, a sparkling season opener from Collegium 1704

Von Frank Kuznik

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Mao Fujita and Semyon Bychkov deliver a virtuoso pairing in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik, 02 Oktober 2025

A daunting program of Strauss and Shostakovich showcases conductor Semyon Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic at their very best.

*****

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Mao Fujita and Semyon Bychkov deliver a virtuoso pairing in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik

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Bieito’s Idomeneo runs out of time in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik, 28 September 2025

At the Prague State Opera, Calixto Brieito relocates Mozart's opera seria to modern times, with disastrous results.

***11

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Calixto Bieito’s Idomeneo runs out of time in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik

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Flat Ravel, timeworn Tchaikovsky: a slow start for the Czech Philharmonic

Von Frank Kuznik, 25 September 2025

Conductor Semyon Bychkov and soloist Seong-Jin Cho offer an underwhelming introduction to the new season at the Rudolfinum.

***11

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A slow start for the Czech Philharmonic

Von Frank Kuznik

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High-caliber Schumann and Mahler at Dvořák Prague Festival

Von Frank Kuznik, 14 September 2025

Daniele Gatti and Kirill Gerstein offer fresh, invigorating takes on two warhorses with the Staatskapelle Dresden.

*****

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High-caliber Schumann and Mahler at Dvořák’s Prague

Von Frank Kuznik

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A boisterous opening at the Dvořák Prague Festival

Von Frank Kuznik, 05 September 2025

Alain Altinoglu and the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra leave a lot to the imagination in a fiery treatment of two signature Dvořák works.

***11

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A boisterous opening at the Dvořák Prague Festival

Von Frank Kuznik

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A strong showing by Santtu-Matias Rouvali in Cleveland

Von Frank Kuznik, 17 Juli 2025

Technical finesse and lively interpretations of dance suites showcase both the conductor's and the orchestra's strengths.

****1

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A strong showing by Rouvali in Cleveland

Von Frank Kuznik

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Brett Dean's Epitaphs: scintillating sorrow at Chamberfest Cleveland

Von Frank Kuznik, 27 Juni 2025

Lively performances offer fresh perspectives on elegies old and new in the penultimate ChamberFest Cleveland concert.

****1

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Brett Dean's Epitaphs: scintillating sorrow at Chamberfest Cleveland

Von Frank Kuznik

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A ChamberFest Cleveland premiere offers a powerful lament

Von Frank Kuznik, 20 Juni 2025

Contemporary programming at this year's festival brings a sensitive social issue close to home, culminating in Judith Markovich's “Oh, my son…”

***11

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A ChamberFest Cleveland premiere offers a powerful lament

Von Frank Kuznik

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Bohemian groves: a walk through Smetana’s homeland

Von Frank Kuznik, 13 Juni 2025

The father of Czech music, Bedřich Smetana’s music is indelibly tied to the landscapes Bohemia. We take a journey through locations and memorials to this essential figure of Czech culture.

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Bohemian groves: a walk through Smetana’s homeland

Von Frank Kuznik

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Reimann's Lear makes for a dark season finale at Prague State Opera

Von Frank Kuznik, 07 Juni 2025

Aribert Reimann's Lear takes no prisoners in a disturbing portrayal of a world gone awry, but Barbora Horáková's scattergun direction adds to the confusion.

***11

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Reimann's Lear makes for a dark season finale at Prague State Opera

Von Frank Kuznik

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Bychkov’s Mahler 8 makes a heavenly finale for Prague Spring

Von Frank Kuznik, 03 Juni 2025

Under the baton of Semyon Bychkov, the Czech Philharmonic and a sprawling supporting cast lead listeners up a stairway to heaven.

****1

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Bychkov’s Mahler 8 makes a heavenly finale for Prague Spring

Von Frank Kuznik

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Discovering Dvořák’s musical home in Bohemia

Von Frank Kuznik, 30 Mai 2025

We take a trip to Antonín Dvořák’s birthplace, the composer summer hideaway Vysoká, and other spectacular cultural destinations in Central Bohemia.

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Discovering Dvořák’s musical home in Bohemia

Von Frank Kuznik

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A bleak Jenůfa from Calixto Bieito

Von Frank Kuznik, 22 Mai 2025

The director drains the life out of an impassioned opera with a staging devoid of authenticity and ideas.

**111

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A bleak Jenůfa from Calixto Bieito

Von Frank Kuznik

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Muscular Mahler 6 as Chicago Symphony makes Prague Spring debut

Von Frank Kuznik, 20 Mai 2025

With Jaap van Zweden on the podium, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra makes a memorable festival debut, offering a fresh take on a high-powered classic.

****1

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Muscular Mahler 6 as Chicago Symphony makes Prague Spring debut

Von Frank Kuznik

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A versatile NHK shines at Prague Spring

Von Frank Kuznik, 15 Mai 2025

Conducted by Fabio Luisi, Japan's premier orchestra serves up a superb blend of Eastern and Western music and influences.

****1

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A versatile NHK shines at Prague Spring

Von Frank Kuznik

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A resonant opening for Prague Spring

Von Frank Kuznik, 12 Mai 2025

The festival returns to its roots, and freshens them, with Semyon Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic offering a muscular take on Má vlast.

****1

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A resonant opening for Prague Spring

Von Frank Kuznik

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Hrůša and Andsnes lead a bright night for the Czech Philharmonic

Von Frank Kuznik, 24 April 2025

With Jakub Hrůša on the podium and Leif Ove Andsnes at the keyboard, the orchestra offer glowing treatment of a dark program.

****1

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Hrůša and Andsnes lead a bright night for the Czech Philharmonic

Von Frank Kuznik

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A stellar Czech Philharmonic debut by Beatrice Rana

Von Frank Kuznik, 03 April 2025

In a fine-tuned collaboration with conductor Alain Altinoglu, the gifted young pianist shows brilliant command of a keyboard showpiece.

****1

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A stellar Czech Philharmonic debut by Beatrice Rana

Von Frank Kuznik

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A politically charged new Manon in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik, 27 März 2025

Puccini's classic takes on a harsh contemporary edge in a dark treatment by director Sláva Daubnerová at Prague's National Theatre.

****1

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A politically charged new Manon in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik

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Cherubini’s Medea falls flat in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik, 22 Februar 2025

The challenges of Cherubini’s version of the Greek tragedy prove too much for the National Theatre to overcome.

**111

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Cherubini’s Medea falls flat in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik

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A powerful Jeanne d'Arc in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik, 13 Februar 2025

The Czech Philharmonic's impassioned performance of Honegger's dramatic oratorio marks an historic milestone in Prague.

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A powerful Jeanne d'Arc in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik

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Classical jazz from Stéphane Denève and The Cleveland Orchestra

Von Frank Kuznik, 09 Januar 2025

A tribute to John Coltrane highlights an adventurous outing by The Cleveland Orchestra led by cosmopolitan conductor Stéphane Denève.

****1

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Classical jazz from Stéphane Denève and The Cleveland Orchestra

Von Frank Kuznik

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A dynamic debut in Prague by Alan Gilbert

Von Frank Kuznik, 19 Dezember 2024

With an assist from soloist Kirill Gerstein, Alan Gilbert holds the audience rapt in his inaugural appearance with the Czech Philharmonic.

****1

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A dynamic debut in Prague by Alan Gilbert

Von Frank Kuznik

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Marvelous Martinů in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik, 07 Dezember 2024

The composer's work and influence shone brightly in the finale to this year's Bohuslav Martinů Days festival.

****1

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Marvelous Martinů in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik

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A rambunctious Platée revival in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik, 23 November 2024

SKUTR's daring direction and Václav Luks's early music expertise combine to bring new vitality to a Baroque classic.

*****

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A rambunctious Platée revival in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik

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The spirit of the revolution lives on in Prague: Petr Popelka conducts the Czech Phil

Von Frank Kuznik, 16 November 2024

With Petr Popelka on the podium, the Czech Philharmonic provides a memorable commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution.

*****

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The spirit of the revolution lives on in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik

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Šárka: a controversial revival in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik, 07 November 2024

A chilly reception for director Kay Link's fresh take on a mythical Czech heroine mars an otherwise superb performance.

****1

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Šárka: a controversial revival in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik

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A spirited sampling of the Czech repertoire from Prague Philharmonia

Von Frank Kuznik, 26 Oktober 2024

Chief Conductor Emmanuel Villaume led a sparkling contribution to the Year of Czech Music, pairing rarely heard items with popular standards.

****1

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A spirited sampling of the Czech repertoire from Prague Philharmonia

Von Frank Kuznik

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Passionate Baroque from Antonini, Kožená and the Czech Phil in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik, 17 Oktober 2024

Giovanni Antonini's colorful work with the Czech Philharmonic brightens a fervent performance by Magdalena Kožená.

****1

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Passionate Baroque from Antonini and the Czech Phil in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik

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An audacious update of a Dvořák classic at Prague's National Theatre

Von Frank Kuznik, 27 September 2024

Directors Martin Kukučka and Lukáš Trpišovský, who work together as SKUTR, take on Dvořák’s Rusalka with a surfeit of ideas.

***11

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An audacious update of a Dvořák classic in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik

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Plaudits and a promising residency for the Czech Philharmonic

Von Frank Kuznik, 25 September 2024

The orchestra doesn't miss a beat in opening the season with a substitute conductor Charles Dutoit and a dashing new artist-in-residence in Daniil Trifonov.

****1

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Plaudits and a promising residency for the Czech Philharmonic

Von Frank Kuznik

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A contemporary burnish for Dvořák’s Prague

Von Frank Kuznik, 19 September 2024

With a wild world premiere, the Dvořák’s Prague festival expands its musical palette and heightens its standing.

****1

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A contemporary burnish for Dvořák’s Prague

Von Frank Kuznik

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An all-star Jenůfa falls short in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik, 16 September 2024

Superb singing and brilliant work in the pit can't quite rescue Jiří Nekvasil's overambitious production.

****1

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An all-star Jenůfa falls short in Prague

Von Frank Kuznik

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Oksana Lyniv makes a dazzling Cleveland Orchestra debut

Von Frank Kuznik, 11 Juli 2024

Oksana Lyniv gets the best out of The Cleveland Orchestra, treating the audience to spellbinding versions of charming fables.

*****

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Oksana Lyniv makes a dazzling Cleveland Orchestra debut

Von Frank Kuznik

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Paradise lost and found in Cleveland

Von Frank Kuznik, 21 Juni 2024

An idiosyncratic outing at Chamberfest Cleveland recounts original sin in ragtime and finds redemption in a neglected wartime masterpiece.

****1

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Paradise lost and found in Cleveland

Von Frank Kuznik

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"Fantastic Tales" come to life at Chamberfest Cleveland

Von Frank Kuznik, 15 Juni 2024

Smart sophistication and creepy entertainment go hand-in-hand in an excursion to odd corners of the chamber repertoire.

****1

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"Fantastic Tales" come to life at Chamberfest Cleveland

Von Frank Kuznik

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The vivid richness of Czech choral music: Lukáš Vasilek

Von Frank Kuznik, 17 Juni 2024

The Choirmaster of the Prague Philharmonic Choir talks about the vibrancy of Czech choral repertoire, his love of Janáček and Martinů, and the choir’s upcoming performances around the world.

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The vivid richness of Czech choral music: Lukáš Vasilek

Von Frank Kuznik

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Art Against Death: the music of Terezín

Von Frank Kuznik, 06 Juni 2024

During World War 2, the ghetto of Terezín (or Theresienstadt) became home to many Jewish artists and musicians, whose works have been increasingly recovered and celebrated in recent years.

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Art Against Death: the music of Terezín

Von Frank Kuznik

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Smart, stylish Klangforum Wien residency wraps at Prague Spring

Von Frank Kuznik, 01 Juni 2024

Klangforum Wien finishes a far-reaching excursion into the boldest realms of modern music with a flourish.

****1

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Smart, stylish Klangforum Wien residency wraps at Prague Spring

Von Frank Kuznik

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Blasts from the ancient past at Prague Spring

Von Frank Kuznik, 27 Mai 2024

The Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France brings a contemporary burnish to the Year of Czech Music with Kryštof Mařatka's new violin concerto, Sanctuaries – In the Depths of Cave Paintings.

****1

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Blasts from the ancient past at Prague Spring

Von Frank Kuznik

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At Prague’s National Theatre, a witty, well-kept Smetana Secret

Von Frank Kuznik, 24 Mai 2024

Aided by spirited singers and enthusiastic musicians, director Ondřej Havelka brings an imaginative, ironic touch to a lesser-known Smetana opera.

*****

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At Prague’s National Theatre, a witty, well-kept Smetana Secret

Von Frank Kuznik