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Robert Bruce Lockhart had an extraordinary career. In 1918, he served as the British Government’s “Agent” in Bolshevik Russia and orchestrated a brazen plot to topple Vladimir Lenin’s regime. The plot’s failure resulted in Lockhart’s imprisonment in the Kremlin before returning to Britain in disgrace. He was subsequently posted to the Prague Legation – the... Read more »
Join us on the very eve of the Yalta Agreement, to consider some of the seemingly disparate events that preceded and led to the crucial and far-reaching meetings, held from 4-11 February 1945. Yalta, then a small place close to the Black Sea, but of immense significance regarding the political, economic and societal future of... Read more »
Did you know that 4th February is the Day of Czechs Abroad? To celebrate in style, we are holding another BCSA Pub Quiz. This is your chance to show off your knowledge of anything and everything British, Czech and Slovak. Test yourself about how much you know about British, Czech and Slovak connections at this... Read more »
In 1997, Czech filmmaker Jan Svěrák and UK-based producer Eric Abraham captivated the world when their heartfelt masterpiece Kolya won both the Academy Award and the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film. Written by Jan’s father, Zdeněk Svěrák, Kolya became a landmark moment in their celebrated father-son collaboration. But Jan’s journey to Oscar glory began much earlier—with a Student Academy Award in... Read more »
An orchestra blazing burnished colours, rich string tone, and boundless refinement, the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Semyon Bychkov performs Dmitri Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No 1 with Sheku Kanneh-Mason followed by Symphony No 5. Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No 1 holds a special place in Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s heart - with it he secured the title of... Read more »
Following a successful first year, we invite you once again to a new edition of the traditional Czech-Slovak ball! What to Expect: A four-course dinner + welcome drink upon arrival Live performance by the folk band Morena Exciting tombola prizes Music and entertainment hosted by DJ Janci & Fero Dress Code: Black Tie Tickets: £50 per person see booking link... Read more »
The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Semyon Bychkov perform Mozart's Concerto for Two Pianos with Katia and Mariella Labèque followed by Mahler's Symphony No 5. Mozart wrote his concerto for two pianos for himself and his sister. Semyon Bychkov and his Prague orchestra have attracted lavish praise for their Mahler symphony cycle. Their recording of... Read more »
This is an opportunity for anyone interested in the British Czech and Slovak Association (members, supporters and friends) to meet, eat, drink, chat (maybe practise your Czech or Slovak) and get to know each other in a relaxed and informal setting. Everyone interested in Czech and/or Slovak matters is most welcome to join us. We... Read more »
Sir John Tusa, born in Zlín, Moravia, talks about the influence of Modernist architecture on his life with some 50 slides of Zlín and Tilbury, including historic videos of East Tilbury and Coronation Day celebrations. Two days before the German occupation of Czechoslovakia on 15 March 1939, John’s father flew out of Czechoslovakia on a... Read more »
The ‘hero’ of Janáček’s 1920 satire is the sausage- and beer-guzzling Brouček, a complacent, commitment-averse landlord. Over two acts he travels to both the moon and the fifteenth century. Thinking the grass will be greener both times, Brouček finds himself out of step with the communities he encounters, almost fatally so at one point. He ends... Read more »
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