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The musical novelty is written like this: "Of course, it doesn't matter what coat Jan Burian puts on his songs. Their expression and the listener's perception will certainly influence whether they choose big beats, electronics or, as in the case of the V horečce record, the form of austere piano ballads, blues or couplets. In the end, however, the most important text and melody remain. And songs and lyrics, or more precisely, poems set to music from the Zničehonic collection, were successful for Burian. They are more and more like that... I'm almost afraid to write it so that it doesn't sound like irony, but in short, wiser. More reconciled. Concise in a nutshell. "I'm almost old / with an almost young heart / and that makes me almost happy," the author characterized himself right away in the opening song Skoro. Which many people can identify with, even if they are almost... a little younger. Of course, the mentioned wisdom does not include any posturing and schoolboy lecturing. But on the other hand, a lot of honesty, awareness of one's own vulnerability and empathy. Hear, for example, the atheistic sigh of the Tourist.” 11/2024, UNI, Tomáš S. Polivka.

The adaptation of John Updike's novel The Witches of Eastwick first became a hit movie, in which three desperate women played by Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer and Susan Sarandon spend their bored days in a small town and decide to charm a funny, intelligent, attentive and charming man. played by Jack Nicholson. For the Czech musical audience, however, the American film stars in their ideas of what the residents of Eastwick look like were replaced by the actors of our theater, in addition to the aforementioned Petr Štěpán, Petr Gazdík and the unforgettable Martin Havelka also shone in the lead role. A number of actresses took turns in the female trio, many of whom are still members of our troupe. "Enthralling, dazzling, shining with professionalism, sexy!" That's how theater critics of Brno's Čarodějka described it already during the first performance, and there is no reason to assume that it will be any different the second time around. The author duo John Dempsey (libretto and lyrics) and Dana P. Rowe (music) wrote the successful stage version of the work, which had its world premiere in 2000 at London's Drury Lane Theater and was based on the best traditions of the classic Broadway musical, which was also confirmed on domestic stage.

The adaptation of John Updike's novel The Witches of Eastwick first became a hit movie, in which three desperate women played by Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer and Susan Sarandon spend their bored days in a small town and decide to charm a funny, intelligent, attentive and charming man. played by Jack Nicholson. For the Czech musical audience, however, the American film stars in their ideas of what the residents of Eastwick look like were replaced by the actors of our theater, in addition to the aforementioned Petr Štěpán, Petr Gazdík and the unforgettable Martin Havelka also shone in the lead role. A number of actresses took turns in the female trio, many of whom are still members of our troupe. "Enthralling, dazzling, shining with professionalism, sexy!" That's how theater critics of Brno's Čarodějka described it already during the first performance, and there is no reason to assume that it will be any different the second time around. The author duo John Dempsey (libretto and lyrics) and Dana P. Rowe (music) wrote the successful stage version of the work, which had its world premiere in 2000 at London's Drury Lane Theater and was based on the best traditions of the classic Broadway musical, which was also confirmed on domestic stage.

Celebrate February 14, 2025 in Melodka with a touch of symphonic metal!

The Čáslav punk-rock group Civilní obrana will arrive at Fléda in February!

The adaptation of John Updike's novel The Witches of Eastwick first became a hit movie, in which three desperate women played by Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer and Susan Sarandon spend their bored days in a small town and decide to charm a funny, intelligent, attentive and charming man. played by Jack Nicholson. For the Czech musical audience, however, the American film stars in their ideas of what the residents of Eastwick look like were replaced by the actors of our theater, in addition to the aforementioned Petr Štěpán, Petr Gazdík and the unforgettable Martin Havelka also shone in the lead role. A number of actresses took turns in the female trio, many of whom are still members of our troupe. "Enthralling, dazzling, shining with professionalism, sexy!" That's how theater critics of Brno's Čarodějka described it already during the first performance, and there is no reason to assume that it will be any different the second time around. The author duo John Dempsey (libretto and lyrics) and Dana P. Rowe (music) wrote the successful stage version of the work, which had its world premiere in 2000 at London's Drury Lane Theater and was based on the best traditions of the classic Broadway musical, which was also confirmed on domestic stage.

The adaptation of John Updike's novel The Witches of Eastwick first became a hit movie, in which three desperate women played by Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer and Susan Sarandon spend their bored days in a small town and decide to charm a funny, intelligent, attentive and charming man. played by Jack Nicholson. For the Czech musical audience, however, the American film stars in their ideas of what the residents of Eastwick look like were replaced by the actors of our theater, in addition to the aforementioned Petr Štěpán, Petr Gazdík and the unforgettable Martin Havelka also shone in the lead role. A number of actresses took turns in the female trio, many of whom are still members of our troupe. "Enthralling, dazzling, shining with professionalism, sexy!" That's how theater critics of Brno's Čarodějka described it already during the first performance, and there is no reason to assume that it will be any different the second time around. The author duo John Dempsey (libretto and lyrics) and Dana P. Rowe (music) wrote the successful stage version of the work, which had its world premiere in 2000 at London's Drury Lane Theater and was based on the best traditions of the classic Broadway musical, which was also confirmed on domestic stage.

The adaptation of John Updike's novel The Witches of Eastwick first became a hit movie, in which three desperate women played by Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer and Susan Sarandon spend their bored days in a small town and decide to charm a funny, intelligent, attentive and charming man. played by Jack Nicholson. For the Czech musical audience, however, the American film stars in their ideas of what the residents of Eastwick look like were replaced by the actors of our theater, in addition to the aforementioned Petr Štěpán, Petr Gazdík and the unforgettable Martin Havelka also shone in the lead role. A number of actresses took turns in the female trio, many of whom are still members of our troupe. "Enthralling, dazzling, shining with professionalism, sexy!" That's how theater critics of Brno's Čarodějka described it already during the first performance, and there is no reason to assume that it will be any different the second time around. The author duo John Dempsey (libretto and lyrics) and Dana P. Rowe (music) wrote the successful stage version of the work, which had its world premiere in 2000 at London's Drury Lane Theater and was based on the best traditions of the classic Broadway musical, which was also confirmed on domestic stage.

The adaptation of John Updike's novel The Witches of Eastwick first became a hit movie, in which three desperate women played by Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer and Susan Sarandon spend their bored days in a small town and decide to charm a funny, intelligent, attentive and charming man. played by Jack Nicholson. For the Czech musical audience, however, the American film stars in their ideas of what the residents of Eastwick look like were replaced by the actors of our theater, in addition to the aforementioned Petr Štěpán, Petr Gazdík and the unforgettable Martin Havelka also shone in the lead role. A number of actresses took turns in the female trio, many of whom are still members of our troupe. "Enthralling, dazzling, shining with professionalism, sexy!" That's how theater critics of Brno's Čarodějka described it already during the first performance, and there is no reason to assume that it will be any different the second time around. The author duo John Dempsey (libretto and lyrics) and Dana P. Rowe (music) wrote the successful stage version of the work, which had its world premiere in 2000 at London's Drury Lane Theater and was based on the best traditions of the classic Broadway musical, which was also confirmed on domestic stage.

In the context of the JazzFestBrno show, we have pianist Sullivan Fortner fixed primarily from 2022, when he perfectly congenially accompanied the American singer Cécile McLorin Salvant. Even then, his playing was so great that it was only a matter of time before the festival would also invite him to a performance in which he would play the main role.

Experience an unforgettable evening of music with the band Distant Bells, who will guide you through the complete work of the legendary Pink Floyd. You can look forward not only to classic hits, but also to songs from their psychedelic period of the 60s. There are iconic long compositions such as Echoes or Atom Heart Mother, as well as complete performances of the cult albums The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here. A special treat are the songs from the solo projects of David Gilmour and Rick Wright, which will only enhance the exceptional musical experience.

Jazz Ahmed trumpet, electronics Ralph Wyld vibraphone, marimba, electronics Trumpeter Yazz Ahmed has an interesting background: her mother is British and her father is from Bahrain, the West Asian island where Ahmed spent her childhood until returning to London at the age of nine. She had a musical, jazz and trumpet influence in her family: her maternal grandfather played the same instrument. Talent and diligence led her to study at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Yazz Ahmed is usually classified as part of the currently very popular, and mainly very progressive scene of young London jazz, made up for the most part of personalities with non-European family and cultural background.

The adaptation of John Updike's novel The Witches of Eastwick first became a hit movie, in which three desperate women played by Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer and Susan Sarandon spend their bored days in a small town and decide to charm a funny, intelligent, attentive and charming man. played by Jack Nicholson. For the Czech musical audience, however, the American film stars in their ideas of what the residents of Eastwick look like were replaced by the actors of our theater, in addition to the aforementioned Petr Štěpán, Petr Gazdík and the unforgettable Martin Havelka also shone in the lead role. A number of actresses took turns in the female trio, many of whom are still members of our troupe. "Enthralling, dazzling, shining with professionalism, sexy!" That's how theater critics of Brno's Čarodějka described it already during the first performance, and there is no reason to assume that it will be any different the second time around. The author duo John Dempsey (libretto and lyrics) and Dana P. Rowe (music) wrote the successful stage version of the work, which had its world premiere in 2000 at London's Drury Lane Theater and was based on the best traditions of the classic Broadway musical, which was also confirmed on domestic stage.

Xiu Xiu are releasing their fourteenth studio album in the fall of 2024, called 13" Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips, and they're coming to Brno to present it live on February 19. Nine brand new songs to seal the deal with those who still listen to the album from the beginning to the end, because the album is a message that cannot be read in parts or at a glance. Cult founded by Jamie Stewart in 2002 and currently featuring multi-instrumentalist Angela Seo, the Californian group tackles the innermost human feelings and emotions in their music.Xiu Xiu cover a wide range of genres including experimental rock, art-pop, post- punk, ambient, noise and electronic music. And just like on the previous record Ignore Grief (2023), he is part of the band drummer David Kendrick, originally a member of the bands Devo, Sparks and Gleaming Spire.

The adaptation of John Updike's novel The Witches of Eastwick first became a hit movie, in which three desperate women played by Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer and Susan Sarandon spend their bored days in a small town and decide to charm a funny, intelligent, attentive and charming man. played by Jack Nicholson. For the Czech musical audience, however, the American film stars in their ideas of what the residents of Eastwick look like were replaced by the actors of our theater, in addition to the aforementioned Petr Štěpán, Petr Gazdík and the unforgettable Martin Havelka also shone in the lead role. A number of actresses took turns in the female trio, many of whom are still members of our troupe. "Enthralling, dazzling, shining with professionalism, sexy!" That's how theater critics of Brno's Čarodějka described it already during the first performance, and there is no reason to assume that it will be any different the second time around. The author duo John Dempsey (libretto and lyrics) and Dana P. Rowe (music) wrote the successful stage version of the work, which had its world premiere in 2000 at London's Drury Lane Theater and was based on the best traditions of the classic Broadway musical, which was also confirmed on domestic stage.

Moimir Papalescu & The Nihilists, Swordfishtrombones and more will celebrate the Indies music label's 35th birthday.

Concert program: ANTONIO VIVALDI Spring from Four Seasons (1st movement – ​​Allegro) WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Symphony no. 40 g minor KV 550 (1st movement – ​​Molto allegro) RICHARD WAGNER Valkyrie ride from the opera Valkyrie LEOŠ JANÁČEK Taras Bulba (1st movement – ​​Death of Andriyov) SERGEI PROKOFIEV The Montes and the Capulets from the ballet Romeo and Juliet ALFRED SCHNITTKE Clowns and Children (part 1 of the suite from the music of the film of the same name) moderators Kristýna Drášilová and Vítězslav Mikeš Brno Philharmonic conductor Patrik Červák

The adaptation of John Updike's novel The Witches of Eastwick first became a hit movie, in which three desperate women played by Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer and Susan Sarandon spend their bored days in a small town and decide to charm a funny, intelligent, attentive and charming man. played by Jack Nicholson. For the Czech musical audience, however, the American film stars in their ideas of what the residents of Eastwick look like were replaced by the actors of our theater, in addition to the aforementioned Petr Štěpán, Petr Gazdík and the unforgettable Martin Havelka also shone in the lead role. A number of actresses took turns in the female trio, many of whom are still members of our troupe. "Enthralling, dazzling, shining with professionalism, sexy!" That's how theater critics of Brno's Čarodějka described it already during the first performance, and there is no reason to assume that it will be any different the second time around. The author duo John Dempsey (libretto and lyrics) and Dana P. Rowe (music) wrote the successful stage version of the work, which had its world premiere in 2000 at London's Drury Lane Theater and was based on the best traditions of the classic Broadway musical, which was also confirmed on domestic stage.

Concert program: ANTONIO VIVALDI Spring from Four Seasons (1st movement – ​​Allegro) WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Symphony no. 40 g minor KV 550 (1st movement – ​​Molto allegro) RICHARD WAGNER Valkyrie ride from the opera Valkyrie LEOŠ JANÁČEK Taras Bulba (1st movement – ​​Death of Andriyov) SERGEI PROKOFIEV The Montes and the Capulets from the ballet Romeo and Juliet ALFRED SCHNITTKE Clowns and Children (part 1 of the suite from the music of the film of the same name) moderators Kristýna Drášilová and Vítězslav Mikeš Brno Philharmonic conductor Patrik Červák

It can't even get any closer. During the chamber music programs, you sit so close to the musicians that you can touch them. You will find out exactly how each instrument works and become part of the whole concert. The number of players will be limited and the audience will also be limited. Play along with the Philharmonic, ask questions during the concert, sing, dance. Everything is allowed. Without barriers and inhibitions, with music between us. The concert is intended for parents and their children aged 4-9. Barbara Tolarová violin Věra Drápelová clarinet Linda Cogan piano the concert is performed by Kristýna Drášilová and Magdalena Dostálová

It can't even get any closer. During the chamber music programs, you sit so close to the musicians that you can touch them. You will find out exactly how each instrument works and become part of the whole concert. The number of players will be limited and the audience will also be limited. Play along with the Philharmonic, ask questions during the concert, sing, dance. Everything is allowed. Without barriers and inhibitions, with music between us. The concert is intended for parents and their children aged 4-9. Barbara Tolarová violin Věra Drápelová clarinet Linda Cogan piano the concert is performed by Kristýna Drášilová and Magdalena Dostálová

The adaptation of John Updike's novel The Witches of Eastwick first became a hit movie, in which three desperate women played by Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer and Susan Sarandon spend their bored days in a small town and decide to charm a funny, intelligent, attentive and charming man. played by Jack Nicholson. For the Czech musical audience, however, the American film stars in their ideas of what the residents of Eastwick look like were replaced by the actors of our theater, in addition to the aforementioned Petr Štěpán, Petr Gazdík and the unforgettable Martin Havelka also shone in the lead role. A number of actresses took turns in the female trio, many of whom are still members of our troupe. "Enthralling, dazzling, shining with professionalism, sexy!" That's how theater critics of Brno's Čarodějka described it already during the first performance, and there is no reason to assume that it will be any different the second time around. The author duo John Dempsey (libretto and lyrics) and Dana P. Rowe (music) wrote the successful stage version of the work, which had its world premiere in 2000 at London's Drury Lane Theater and was based on the best traditions of the classic Broadway musical, which was also confirmed on domestic stage.

The ballet evening presents the works of leading contemporary choreographers Jiří Kylián and Nach Duat. The title Vigil moves Ballet NdB to a higher European level again and promises the audience a breathtaking experience of the movement genius of the creators and the extraordinary interpretation of our dancers.

There is a concert/minifest called MoonFest, which is primarily focused on concerts of symphonic metal genres and its offshoots. For fans of this genre, we have an amazing triumvirate of bands that will get your blood pumping and out of your chair right in front of the stage! The fresh Brno rock-metal band Decameron was founded in 2023 and plays mainly its own work + some covers. The band does not like to be boxed into a specific genre, but the female vocals of the singer Petra gently indicate which direction they are looking and we are very grateful for that. The band released their first EP in 2024 and will present their best in Melodka.

Courtesans from 25th Avenue formed in 1989 and quickly gained attention and status as a cult club band of the 90s with their energetic concerts. They were the first Czech band after the Velvet Revolution to win the Marlboro Rock-In competition, which opened the door to their first album with a major label. Since then, they have five studio albums to their credit, which went down in the history of Czech rock music. The Courtesans are synonymous with the unbridled energy and authentic rock performance that fans loved more than three decades ago.

The adaptation of John Updike's novel The Witches of Eastwick first became a hit movie, in which three desperate women played by Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer and Susan Sarandon spend their bored days in a small town and decide to charm a funny, intelligent, attentive and charming man. played by Jack Nicholson. For the Czech musical audience, however, the American film stars in their ideas of what the residents of Eastwick look like were replaced by the actors of our theater, in addition to the aforementioned Petr Štěpán, Petr Gazdík and the unforgettable Martin Havelka also shone in the lead role. A number of actresses took turns in the female trio, many of whom are still members of our troupe. "Enthralling, dazzling, shining with professionalism, sexy!" That's how theater critics of Brno's Čarodějka described it already during the first performance, and there is no reason to assume that it will be any different the second time around. The author duo John Dempsey (libretto and lyrics) and Dana P. Rowe (music) wrote the successful stage version of the work, which had its world premiere in 2000 at London's Drury Lane Theater and was based on the best traditions of the classic Broadway musical, which was also confirmed on domestic stage.

In November 2021, the American writer Noah Gordon died at the age of 95. He entered the history of world literature primarily with his trilogy The Cole Dynasty, which deals with the history of medicine in great detail and knowledge. The most famous is probably the very first volume, the novel in our country known as Ranhojič from 1987 (it was followed by free sequels The Shaman (1992) and The Doctor (1995)). According to Ranhojic, a globally successful German film starring Tom Payne and Ben Kingsley was also shot in 2013.

AN EVENING OF PIANO TRIOS

Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 1 No. 3 Bohuslav Martinů: Piano Trio No. 2 in D minor H 327 Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy: Piano Trio in D Minor Op. 49 No. 2 TRIO BOHÉMO (Matous Pěruška – violin, Kristina Vocetková – cello, Jan Vojtek – piano)

SAINT VACLAV

Screening of the first Czechoslovak feature film Saint Wenceslas with live music Musical accompaniment to the unique silent film St. Wenceslas director Jan Stanislav Kolár from 1930 is selected from monuments the period of the Middle Ages linked to the Saint Wenceslas legend; in the 1100th anniversary of the beginning of the reign of Prince Wenceslaus we will recall the roots of the Czech musical tradition through choral music sentences, songs or motets from Czech sources in honor of St. Wenceslas and St. Ludmila. Classified instrumental compositions of the same the period underlines the key moments of the film's epic scenes. GUILLAUME DE MACHAUT / PETRUS WILHELMI DE GRUDENCZ / CODEX FAENZA / CODEX SPECIALIST / JOHANNES OCKEGHEM ad.

Where did opera originate? What is a libretto? Who is the inspector? And what does a scenographer need to know? You will learn this and much more at our workshop. Participants will learn about the opera genre, the production process, the operation of the theater and the professions that work in the theater. It also includes a taste of opera singing. Participants will be offered a series of related activities that will give them the opportunity to see under the hood of the functioning of the opera theater, the opera genre and its demands. The workshop also includes a short tour of the Janáček Theater.

At the 16th BRNO BEATFEST, the following will perform: blues-rock group KRAUSBERRY led by the charismatic singer Martin Kraus, the band PRECEDENS will perform. Folk-rock IVAN HLAS TRIO and Brno folk-rock FOLK TEAM. KUDLA Z BRNA will guide the audience throughout the evening.

In November 2021, the American writer Noah Gordon died at the age of 95. He entered the history of world literature primarily with his trilogy The Cole Dynasty, which deals with the history of medicine in great detail and knowledge. The most famous is probably the very first volume, the novel in our country known as Ranhojič from 1987 (it was followed by free sequels The Shaman (1992) and The Doctor (1995)). According to Ranhojic, a globally successful German film starring Tom Payne and Ben Kingsley was also shot in 2013.

We are from the Czech Republic and you ask if we can sing? An unknown couple arrives in a small Czech village from abroad, and most of the locals watch them with distrust. Only the old teacher Benda, a lover of music, opens his door to them, only to find out that the strangers are closer than they might think.

JEAN SIBELIUS Karelia, Overture Op. 10 KARL GOLDMARK Violin Concerto in A minor op. 28 JOSEF SUK Symphony no. 1 in E major op. 14 Jiří Vodička violin Brno Philharmonic conductor Robert Kružík Jiří Vodička Soloist, chamber player and, since 2015, concertmaster of the Czech Philharmonic, he holds the title of absolute winner of the prestigious Louis Spohr competition in Weimar and the first and second prizes of the Young Concert Artists competition (2008).

He regularly performs with prominent domestic and foreign orchestras, collaborates with leading Czech pianists, and in 2020 founded the successful piano trio The Trio. In 2011 he was invited by Gidon Kremer to the Kammermusikfest in Lockenhaus, in 2021 he opened Smetana's Litomyšl as a soloist, in 2024 he was a soloist in the New Year's concert of the Czech Philharmonic. In 2014, he recorded his debut album Violino Solo. Many of his concerts were filmed by Czech Television, Czech Radio or German ARD. He performs in the audiovisual shows Vivaldianno and iMucha. He teaches at the Prague Conservatory and the University of Ostrava. He plays the Joseph Gagliano 1774 Italian instrument.

In November 2021, the American writer Noah Gordon died at the age of 95. He entered the history of world literature primarily with his trilogy The Cole Dynasty, which deals with the history of medicine in great detail and knowledge. The most famous is probably the very first volume, the novel in our country known as Ranhojič from 1987 (it was followed by free sequels The Shaman (1992) and The Doctor (1995)). According to Ranhojic, a globally successful German film starring Tom Payne and Ben Kingsley was also shot in 2013.

Luboš Pospíšil began his musical journey in 1969 in the ranks of the popular C&K Vocal and soon became its most popular member. He fundamentally participated, e.g. on the breakthrough CD Generation, especially in the second half of the seventh decade, he increasingly made his mark with songs that deviated from the parent group and, in parallel, toured domestic halls alone with a guitar. For reasons of the time, Pospíšil had to wait until 1983 for his first solo record, but it matured like the best wine. LP This wind I liked became a bomb in its time. Pospíšil's characteristic register combined with the poetic texts of the poet Pavel Šrut brought a completely unique style, the singer suddenly stood alongside performers such as Vladimír Mišík. With the new band 5P, whose members included Bohumil Zatloukal (ex-Jasná páka), David Koller and Michal Pavlík (today Čechomor), he sold out halls all over the country in 1982-88. Two more consecutive albums continued the tradition of a successful debut, at the end of the eighties Pospíšil and Koller supported R. Hladík in the temporarily revived Blue Effect.

PROGRES 2 – legendary rock group from Brno. It was founded in 1968 under the original name The Progress Organization by musicians Zdeněk Kluka and Pavel Váně. Their very first LP - The Progress Organization - Barnodaj - became the record of 1972 according to Melodie magazine critics. They already released their second LP - Mowglí - under the group's "normalized" name - Barnodaj. In the times of the most rigid normalization, they stopped working for several years. They revived it under the new name PROGRES 2 in 1978, when for the first time they presented the experimental audiovisual project Dialogue with the Universe (the first Czechoslovak rock opera). They continued in similar demanding projects on other albums (Třetí kniha junglí, Mozek, Zmena).

The concerts take place on four dates: 28/02/2025 at 9.00 (sold out) and at 10.30 and 3.3. 2025 at 9:00 a.m. and at 10:30 a.m An organ has been standing in the hall of the Besední dom for a long time. Few people know that the Spirit of the organ lives in them, but that it does not reside in them entirely voluntarily? What did he do? And can we free him together? And will an ordinary song be enough? An interactive concert where you won't be sitting on chairs, but a lot of musical fun for children aged 3-6. moderated by: Kristýna Drášilová and Magdalena Dostálová performer: Šimon Kotvas (organ) Venue: Meeting House duration: 50 minutes the program is suitable for children aged 3-6 years. price: 100 CZK/child, free educational support

JEAN SIBELIUS Karelia, Overture Op. 10 KARL GOLDMARK Violin Concerto in A minor op. 28 JOSEF SUK Symphony no. 1 in E major op. 14 Jiří Vodička violin Brno Philharmonic conductor Robert Kružík Jiří Vodička Soloist, chamber player and, since 2015, concertmaster of the Czech Philharmonic, he holds the title of absolute winner of the prestigious Louis Spohr competition in Weimar and the first and second prizes of the Young Concert Artists competition (2008). He regularly performs with prominent domestic and foreign orchestras, collaborates with leading Czech pianists, and in 2020 founded the successful piano trio The Trio. In 2011 he was invited by Gidon Kremer to the Kammermusikfest in Lockenhaus, in 2021 he opened Smetana's Litomyšl as a soloist, in 2024 he was a soloist in the New Year's concert of the Czech Philharmonic. In 2014, he recorded his debut album Violino Solo. Many of his concerts were filmed by Czech Television, Czech Radio or German ARD. He performs in the audiovisual shows Vivaldianno and iMucha. He teaches at the Prague Conservatory and the University of Ostrava. He plays the Joseph Gagliano 1774 Italian instrument.

In November 2021, the American writer Noah Gordon died at the age of 95. He entered the history of world literature primarily with his trilogy The Cole Dynasty, which deals with the history of medicine in great detail and knowledge. The most famous is probably the very first volume, the novel in our country known as Ranhojič from 1987 (it was followed by free sequels The Shaman (1992) and The Doctor (1995)). According to Ranhojic, a globally successful German film starring Tom Payne and Ben Kingsley was also shot in 2013.

Musicians from Prešov cook Slovak folk roots, folk tenderness and rock ferocity in one pot. The Slovak band HRDZA is known for its original songs, in which it draws on the Slovak musical tradition. The Prešov group HRDZA (SK) has been active on the world music scene since 1999. HRDZA is known for original songs such as 'Taká sa mi pácí', 'Košieľočka' and 'Zábava', in which they draw on the Slovak musical tradition, but also with adaptations of folk songs, for example 'My Slovakia', 'My Fatherland', 'Štefan', 'Mám ja orech' and 'Horela Ľipka'. An integral part of the band are its singers.