In our third episode of Faces of Czech Music, the podcast where we introduce you to the fresh musical talents the country has to offer, we speak with composer Miroslav Srnka.
Arguably one of the most internationally renowned contemporary Czech composers, Miroslav Srnka has wowed audiences across the globe with his original and innovative operas. In 2016, Srnka debuted his double opera, South Pole, which tells the story of a 20th century arctic expedition – receiving outstanding reviews. In our third episode of the Faces of Czech Music, we learn more about the elusive man who often feels more comfortable outside of his native Czechia than in it, the inspiration behind some of his most recognized works, and how he believes today’s art is often softened for the masses.
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Photo credit: Radio Prague International, Barbora Navrátilová
Photo credit of the wooden figures: Tititi
FACES OF CZECH MUSIC
Dvořák, Smetana, Janáček, Martinů – Czechia can boast a number of renowned figures from the past, but what about Czech music today? Alongside the classical greats, the contemporary music scene has much to offer: jazz musicians, film composers as well as world-class performers.
On the occasion of the Year of Czech Music, the Czech Centres and Radio Prague International present a joint podcast “Faces of Czech Music” introducing artists worth watching on the contemporary Czech music scene across different genres.
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