Ředitelka Plzeňské filharmonie Lenka Kavalová zve na 46. ročník festivalu Smetanovské dny

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Lenka Kavalová reveals the underground theme for the 46th Smetana Days festival in Pilsen.

The episode is an interview with Lenka Kavalová, director of the Pilsen Philharmonic and the Smetana Days festival, hosted on Classic Praha. It begins with an introduction to the festival's 46th edition, scheduled from February 26 to October 9, focusing on composer Bedřich Smetana. Kavalová explains the theme 'under the ground and under the light,' which ties into a musicological symposium and two exhibitions: 'Svět pod povrchem' at the Západná Česká galeria and 'Podzemín k pokroku' at the Studijní a Vědecké knihovně Plzeňského kraje. She highlights the opening concert featuring singer Marina Vioty performing works by Joaquín Rosín, moderated by Jiří Vejvoda, who is celebrating his 75th birthday. Other notable performers mentioned include Jitka Molavcová, David Eben, Fedor Rudin, and Štěpán Turnovský, with Turnovský's family history in Pilsen adding a personal touch. The festival commemorates the 200th anniversary of Karl Maria Weber's death with a gala at the Josef Kajetan Theatre. Matyáš Novák will perform Smetana's 'Mou vlast' for piano on two hands, marking 100 years since the arranger's death. Additional concerts feature the Fibonacci Quartet, Czech Slovak Cello Quartet, and programs like 'Carmina Burana' and 'The Story of Love and Life.' Family-friendly events include 'Císařův Slavík' and 'Trojanovo Trio.' Kavalová emphasizes youth engagement through projects like 'Muzikantská naděje' and future plans for a 'ZUŠ Heart of Smetana Days' initiative by 2027. She also mentions the festival's app on the Uniqly platform, offering visitor perks. The episode concludes with an invitation to events at the Cathedral of St. Bartholomew and a reminder to check the festival website for full details.

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