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Josef Mysliveček, Il (Divino) Boemo
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Josef Mysliveček, Il (Divino) Boemo

by PetraJune 18, 2025May 15, 2025

Josef Mysliveček was a Czech composer of late baroque who became famous in Italy as "Il Boemo". (more…)

Eliška Junková – Most Successful Czech Female Race Car Driver
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Eliška Junková – Most Successful Czech Female Race Car Driver

by PetraJune 4, 2025May 14, 2025

Despite of being behind the wheel of race cars for only 5 years, Eliška Junková is remembered as the most successful Czech female race car driver of all times. (more…)

Jakub Hrůša, the greatest Czech contemporary conductor
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Jakub Hrůša, the greatest Czech contemporary conductor

by PetraJanuary 14, 2025June 30, 2025

When Gramophone hailed Jakub Hrůša as being “on the verge of greatness”, they basically foretold the future. Who is Jakub Hrůša you ask? He is the greatest Czech contemporary conductor and soon the Director Designate…

Josef Lada, Beloved Illustrator and Writer
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Josef Lada, Beloved Illustrator and Writer

by PetraDecember 17, 2024December 8, 2025

Josef Lada was a Czech painter, illustrator and writer whose work touched generations. (more…)

Joža Úprka, Legend of Moravian Rural Painting
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Joža Úprka, Legend of Moravian Rural Painting

by PetraOctober 26, 2024October 26, 2024

If you're interested in Czech rural painting, especially from Moravia, the first name you should know is that of Joža Uprka. (more…)

Czech First Republic Actors and Actresses
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Czech First Republic Actors and Actresses

by PetraAugust 3, 2024January 25, 2024

These Czech actors and actresses were stars during the period of First Republic. (more…)

Czech Republic at Summer Olympics: Most Famous Medalists
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Czech Republic at Summer Olympics: Most Famous Medalists

by PetraJuly 22, 2024July 22, 2024

Here are the most famous Czech Medalists from Summer Olympics from the past century until the present, from the times of independent Czechoslovakia all the way to the modern day Czech Republic! (more…)

Kateřina Englichová, the Harp Diva
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Kateřina Englichová, the Harp Diva

by PetraJune 13, 2024September 28, 2024

Did you know that Czech Republic has its own world renown harpist? Her name is Kateřina Englichová. (more…)

Antoš Frolka, Name That Shaped Moravian Rural Painting
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Antoš Frolka, Name That Shaped Moravian Rural Painting

by PetraMay 10, 2024April 22, 2024

Antoš Frolka is a name that resonates with all admirers of the folklore from the region of Slovácko (Moravian Slovakia), especially in painting. (more…)

Adam Plachetka – World Renown Czech Opera Singer
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Adam Plachetka – World Renown Czech Opera Singer

by PetraMay 4, 2024September 28, 2024

Adam Plachetka has been a hit for years now. His mesmerizing bass-baritone has captured the attention of the whole world. (more…)

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