NYU Prague Student Blog
The lights dim. Anything could lie behind that ornate curtain. The gorgeous theater’s gold walls and detailed ceilings echo with dying whispers from the crowd. Excitement is palpable in the audience. People move to put their phones away, craning their heads to get a glimpse of the conductor moving to his throne, and shush their … Continue reading The Unmissable Opera Experience in Prague
Anyone who has spent more than a few minutes with me outside of a classroom knows that I’m always singing. This unfortunately isn’t some hyperbole I write to serve as a catchy hook for this article. To the annoyance of many close friends, a melody perpetually hums in the background of my thoughts; that is … Continue reading Cultivating Artistry and Creativity while Abroad
From salon performances to jam sessions, the Spring 2023 music and performing arts professions majors have been hard at work! Here are glimpses into what some of the music students have been up to this semester. Jackson Waters (Major: Concert Composition) During my time studying at NYU Prague, I had the privilege of connecting with … Continue reading Student Spotlights: Spring 2023 Musicians!
While the Czech Republic may be best known for Bohemian folk and classical music, it also has an incredibly strong jazz presence. Prague is the hub of jazz in the country, hosting the International Jazz Festival and several renowned jazz clubs. Throughout my semester abroad, I’ve made an effort to explore multiple different jazz bars … Continue reading Prague’s Jazz Venues Declassfied!
Martin Kratochvíl is one of Czech’s biggest jazz and jazz fusion pioneers. In 1964 he co founded the group Jazz Q which allowed him to become one of the most popular musicians of Czechoslovakia. Leading up to the Velvet Revolution in 1989, Kratochvíl and his group continued gaining popularity both within Czechoslovakia and the world. … Continue reading Musician Spotlight: Martin Kratochvíl
