September 12, 2024, 6:00 PM
Matěj Číp kicks off the Mutual Inspirations Festival with a special concert performed on the cimbalom at the Embassy of the Czech Republic on September 12, at 6 pm. Knicknamed the “Cimbalom Guy,” he covers a wide musical range that includes genres from classical music and folklore to modern musical tendencies. Savor a fascinating evening of music to launch the festival.
September 13, 2024, 12:30 PM
Matěj Číp will perform a program on cimbalom during the Friday Music Concert Series at Georgetown University on September 13, at 12:30 pm. Known as the "Cimbalom Guy," his repertoire includes a wide array of classical, folk and modern music. Relish in an afternoon of artistry with this talented musician.
September 15, 2024, 1:00 PM
Pianist Matýás Novák will perform two enriching programs of Czech music at the National Gallery of Art on September 15, at 1 pm and 3 pm. The programs are in tribute to the Year of Czech Music as well as the Mutual Inspirations Festival commemorating the 200th birth anniversary of acclaimed composer Bedřich Smetana. Celebrate the Year of Czech Music with this brilliant young musician who has won a range of national and international competitions and performed throughout Europe, the United States, and Eastern Asia.
Photo of Matyáš Novák by Lenka Hatasova
October 15, 2024, 6:00 PM
October 21, 2024, 6:00 PM
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to a lecture with Michael Beckerman, Carroll and Milton Petrie Professor of Music at New York University, who will speak about "What's Czech about Czech Music," accompanied by soprano Ada Bílková, on October 21, 2024, at 6 pm. Delight in an evening answering this question and uncovering new insights into Czech music.
October 22, 2024, 12:00 PM
October 23, 2024, 12:00 PM
October 25, 2024, 6:00 PM
October 30, 2024, 6:00 PM
The Smetano Trio, comprised of Jitka Čechová (piano), Markéta Janošková (violin), and Jan Páleníček (cello), will perform a concert of Suk, Martinů, and Smetana at the Czech Embassy on October 30 at 6 pm.
November 09, 2024, 9:00 AM
November 12, 2024, 6:00 PM
November 13, 2024, 8:00 PM
The Avalon Theatre will screen Waltzing Matilda (Tancuj Matyldo) on November 13, at 8 pm, as part of the ongoing Lions of Czech Film Series. The true-inspired story follows a singer diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease who returns to live with her son. Through the humor and tough times, they discover a deeper love within.
November 14, 2024, 6:00 PM
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will host an evening of Czech language instruction led by Czech language teacher Jana Kalinová Zmrzlíková on November 14, 2024, at 6 pm. As Bedřich Smetana learned Czech at a later age, you can too! Follow in his footsteps to try your first lesson of basic dialogues, such as introductions, ordering food and drinks, and asking where the closest theater is located. A refreshing brew will be served to help with any tongue twisters!
November 19, 2024, 6:00 PM
Plamen Press presents author Bronislava Volková's new poetry collection Where Everyone Leaves, Never to Return on November 19, at 6 pm at the Embassy of the Czech Republic. In this captivating collection of poems, Volková, a jongleur of contemporary verse, masterfully combines voice and nuance as she saunters through love, loss, mortality, and eternal life. Join us for a fascinating evening with the author.