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◗ ... The Czech Philharmonic has entered its hundred
and seventeenth season On 27 and 28 of February
and 1 March concerts will be held in the Dvořák Hall
comprising of a cantata for alto, tenor, a mixed choir
and a chamber orchestra of Canticum canticorum by
Viktor Kalabis (1923 – 2006), a musicologist, editor
and, above all, one of the most important Czech composers
of the second half of the 20th century, whose
works were played by world class orchestras and
famous conductors. The modern composition is supplemented
by Sinfonia concertante for wind in E flat
major, which is a classical counterpart to the Baroque
concerto grosso by W. A. Mozart, and the late work of
Sergei Rachmaninov – Symphonic Dances. Under the
baton of Juraj Valčuha you will see the Czech Philharmonic,
the Prague Philharmonic Choir and a number
of Czech’s finest soloists, for instance the lyrical alto
Jana Sýkorová or the National Theatre Opera’s soloist
the tenor Martin Šrejma. www . ceskafilharmonie.cz
◗ ... from Saturday 23. 3. until Sunday 14. 4. the largest
Easter market in Prague will be held on Old Town
Square The historic square will have 90 stalls selling
traditional souvenirs, decorations and gifts as well
as all the necessary refreshments. During the market
there will also be demonstrations of folk crafts where
you can buy the finished products. Nor will visitors be
wanting for an exciting accompanying programme;
the afternoons will feature performances from schools
and arts groups as well as folklore ensembles. There
is also a programme for the little ones – the Old Town
Workshop, with kids workshops, a mini-zoo with
sheep, goats and other farm animals and a puppet
theatre. This Easter make a date for Prague Old Town
Square!
www . praha.eu
◗ ... from 14. 3. to 22. 3. Prague will host the 20th international
festival of feature films Febiofest
This festival started off twenty years ago, shortly
after the Velvet Revolution, as a small event for
friends and film buffs. Over the years, due mainly
to the quality of the films from all over the world
and its famous guests, it has received great
acclaim. You’ll be hard pressed to find a film buff
that won’t pay it a visit and not just in Prague, but
also in the other Czech and Slovak cities that hold
the festival. In Prague the festival is located at the
CineStar Anděl multiplex, with other screenings
at others Prague cinemas. www . febiofest.cz
◗ ... Prague Zoo was first opened to the public in 1931
Since then the zoo has reared thousands of young
from various animal species and has had millions
of visitors, children and adults, laymen and experts.
Since its opening Prague Zoo has undergone many
transitions, currently its interpretation of rearing
and exhibiting animals ranks it among the most
modern in the world. It takes part in saving certain
animals species, probably the most important being
the Przewalski’s horse, which has been successfully
reintroduced into its native homeland of Mongolia.
Another remarkable attraction for visitors is the
breeding group of western lowland gorillas, which
has managed to successfully reproduce for the last
8 years. In December 2012 the 5th baby was born
and a further addition is expected in February.
www . zoopraha.cz
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