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Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra Olomouc to Present Rossini’s ‘Stabat Mater’

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The Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra Olomouc will present Rossini’s “Stabat Mater” in an Easter concert on April 2 at 7 p.m. local time at Reduta in Olomouc. Vocal soloists include soprano Lada Bočková, alto Monika Jägerová, tenor Daniel Matoušek, and bass Ivan Lyvch. The Moravian Theatre Olomouc Choir, prepared by choirmaster Michael Dvořák, and the Academic Corps Žerotín, prepared by choirmaster {…}

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Dvořák International Music Festival Olomouc to Showcase Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony

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The Dvořák International Music Festival Olomouc is returning after a three-year hiatus, with the Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra Olomouc reviving the celebrated event as part of its 80th concert season. Running from May 7 to June 14, 2026, the festival carries the theme “New World, New Opportunities” — a nod both to Dvořák’s American years and to the festival’s own rebirth. {…}

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Robert Kružík Appointed Music Director of National Theatre in Prague

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Robert Kružík has been named Music Director of the National Theatre in Prague. He will take the position in August 2028. Kružík is the chief conductor of the Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic in Zlín and since the beginning of the 2025/2026 season, he has been the chief conductor of the Janáček Opera of the National Theatre in Brno. He also holds {…}

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Q & A: General & Artistic Director Chien Wen-pin on Live Performances of ‘La Traviata’ & Plans for the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts Weiwuying

https://operawire.com/q-a-general-artistic-director-chien-wen-pin-on-live-performances-of-la-traviata-plans-for-the-national-kaohsiung-center-for-the-arts-weiwuying/

While we are slowly but surely seeing the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, there is a long way to go before industries like the opera world can return to anything approximating “normalcy” that we experienced prior to the pandemic. While some companies have experimented with live performances throughout the past year, the results usually force those organizations {…}