See what’s coming up on on the BCSA’s Events Calendar.
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 »
Janáček’s searing opera explores a woman’s limited options in a suffocating small town. Jenůfa is pregnant, but she isn’t married. In her mountain village, this means disgrace, or even death. Her stepmother, Kostelnička, wants to help her, but what should she do? Janáček pondered his characters’ predicament for many years. The opera he eventually completed... Read more »
Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904) Selection from Cypresses for string quartet Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Sextet No. 1 in B flat Op. 18 Josef Suk (1874-1935) Meditation on an old Bohemian Chorale (St Wenceslas) for string quartet Op. 35a Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904) Piano Trio in E minor Op. 90 'Dumky' NASH ENSEMBLE... Read more »
Pearls of the Deep is one of the delights of the 1960s Czechoslovak New Wave. Based on stories by Bohumil Hrabal, the film is a compendium of five films each demonstrating the differing styles of five emerging filmmakers: Jiří Menzel, Jan Němec, Evald Schorm, Věra Chytilová, and Jaromil Jireš. Each vignette (Mr Balthazar’s Death; The... Read more »
An exercise method invented by a Czech medical doctor that can be used by anyone who wishes to improve their posture, treat back pain, prevent injuries, maintain good health and sports conditioning. It is suitable for adults of all ages as well as athletes and children. The exercises can be done comfortably at home or... Read more »
An exhibition to mark 300 years since the death of Jan Blažej Santini Aichel. The Prague-born architect of Italian origin is known for his Baroque Gothic style. Among his most famous works is the church of St John of Nepomuk on Zelená Hora which has UNESCO World Heritage status. He died in Prague on 7... Read more »
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