Compact archive November 2, 2006

International festival Guitar Across Styles

Thursday 02 November 2006 16:55

The annual international music festival Guitar Across Styles was founded in 1998 because of the absence of guitar festival in Prague. The aim of this festival is to present various genres and styles on the acoustic guitar.

The festival takes place not only in Prague but also in concert halls in other cities of the Czech Republic. Besides great guitar players this festival introduces students from Czech music schools.

We would like to point out to the performance of Tommy Emmanuel, one of the best guitarist in the world. His concerts are sold out all over the world. He is said to be the quickest plectrum guitarist ever. His typical style is admired by many great stars, such as Eric Clapton. Emmanuel’s concert in Prague takes place Acropolis Palace (Kubelikova 27 street) on 17th November. Tickets can be bought through Ticketpro for 320 CZK.

For the full programme of the festival, click here.

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Arrested Development on stage in Prague

Thursday 02 November 2006 13:12

Prague can expect a big comeback of popular American rapper Speech and his band Arrested Development. The group founded at the end of 80’s performs in Prague on 13th November.

Prague’s performance is within the world tour where their new album Since The Last Time is being introduced. Popular Arrested Development won Grammy Awards twice and is known for their charity and their effort to talk about social problems. They speak through music to the world.

The concert takes place in Prague Abaton (Na Kosince 8 street). Tickets are available through Ticketpro for 495 CZK.

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Prestigious occupations in the Czech Republic

Thursday 02 November 2006 12:31

According to the research made by CVVM (Centre for the research of public opinion) the most prestigious occupation in the Czech Republic is being a doctor. The doctors have been on the first position since the 60’s of the last century. They keep the main position mainly because of their necessity in society, their responsibility and qualification.

The second position is taken by scientist, third by university professors. Primary school teachers, computer programmers, designers and judges are next on the list. At the end of the list there are cleaning women and surprisingly members of parliament.

The research also compared the prestige with the salaries of individual occupations. Even though doctors are on the first position, their average salary is about a half the salary of judges. Be a member of parliament is maybe not so prestigious but their average salary is one of the best in the Czech Republic.

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Mozart exhibition in Prague National Library

Thursday 02 November 2006 11:25

Although Mozart was born in Salcburg and died in Vienna, Prague had a special place in his life. He finished here his opera Don Giovanni and conducted it in the Estate House as a world premiere. His quotation “My Praguers understands me” only shows the big success he had in Prague. The National Library in Prague decided to give an exhibition to commemorate 250 years from Mozart’s birth.

The exhibition called “My Praguers worship me” (Moji Prazane me uctivaji) displays the collection of Music Department. The exhibition is held within the project Mozart Praha 2006. Visitors can find there a unique set of scores, word-books, letters and other documents of this famous composer. The aim of this exhibition is to introduce not only this special collection but also the time, people and thoughts that helped to created this collection.

The exhibition takes place in Mirror Chapel in Clementinum. Clementinum was visited by Mozart twice. The exhibition is held from today until 26th November, every day (except Monday) from 10:00 to 18:00. The entrance fee is 50 CZK.

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Cold and windy weather in Prague

Thursday 02 November 2006 10:23

Strong winds and snow appeared on the north and west of Europe. This harsh weather hit also the Czech Republic. Cold weather is mainly on Czech mountain, especially in Krusne mountains where is already 15 cm of snow. The snow came more than 14 days earlier then usual.

Similar situation is also in Prague. Yesterday the fire fighters had to remove a large advertisement that had been broken by the strong wind. The advertisement endangered the passersby and parking cars. Also the first snow came to Prague today in the morning. The temperatures are slightly above zero degrees Celsius.

Meteorologists warn that strong winds and low temperatures should remain today and tomorrow. Only a small increase in temperature is expected for Saturday. The period of warm weather is definitely at the end.