You are invited to the Cello Recital DUO BRIKCIUS [2 Cellists – 2 Siblings] & Year of Czech Music 2024, that will take place on Thursday 21st March 2024 at 7 p.m, at Velehrad London (39 Lonsdale Road, London, SW13 9JP). The two cellists, brother and… Read More
Invitation: Anna Hájková in conversation with François Guesnet, 27th January 2024 at 7pm at Velehrad
A New History of the Terezín Ghetto: Anna Hájková in conversation with François Guesnet On 27th January 2024 at 7pm at Velehrad Terezín was operated by the Nazis between November 1941 and May 1945 as a transit ghetto for all Czech Jews, as well as those… Read More
Ukrainian national anthem by Leona Gogolicynova
Our talented violinist Leona Gogolicynova, who recently performed at a few concerts in London e.g. in the Trinity Church in Finchley, recorded a Ukrainian national anthem for our countrymen. The recording is available here.
Czech Embassy Project “Children of Heroes”
Embassy of the Czech Republic 26 Kensington Palace Gardens London W8 4QY Marie Chatardová Ambassador London, 3rd February 2022 Dear Sir/Madam, My name is Marie Chatardová and I am the Ambassador of the Czech Republic in the United Kingdom. This year the Embassy of the Czech… Read More
INVITATION: The Final of The Emmy Destinn Young Singers Competition 2021
Dear friends, you are invited to the final of The Emmy Destinn Young Singers Competition 2021 on Friday 26 November starting at 6.45 pm. at Velehrad, 39 Lonsdale Road, Barnes, London SW13 7JP There is a small admission charge of £5. This biennial event, which always provides a feast of young singing… Read More
Festival: Made in Prague
Celebrate the 25th Made in Prague Festival Welcome to an inspirational, vibrant and multifaceted 25th Edition of the Czech Made in Prague cultural festival which showcases Czech-British contemporary art, debuts new feature and documentary films, theatre, a live music gala and poetry in public spaces. The Festival, one… Read More
A Letter to All Czechs Living Abroad
Vážení krajané, občané České republiky, v dubnu tohoto roku jsme se na Vás jako skupina senátorů obrátili s informací týkající se projednávání problematiky zavedení korespondenčního hlasování. V rámci novelizace zákona pro volby do Parlamentu České republiky jsme usilovali o prosazení pozměňovacího návrhu, který zaváděl korespondenční hlasování… Read More
Emmy Destinn Foundation Singing Workshop
After a long absence, music resounded once again at Velehrad, London. On 30th June 2021, the Emmy Destinn Foundation held a Singing in Czech workshop, with just a handful of singers. It was an absolute joy to hear live music and singing again and we are… Read More