Past events
Ensemble Modern II
A Czech premiere of an opera by George Benjamin and a world premiere of Slavomír Hořínka’s composition concludes the first year of Ensemble Modern’s three-year residency at the Prague Spring.
Masterclass – Ensemble Modern
How can one get the most from the instrument when performing contemporary music? Young musicians explore new performance techniques with members of Ensemble Modern.
Reading Lessons – Ensemble Modern
Young composers are confronted with how the world's leading performers of contemporary music read their sound ideas written into the score. The concert takes place as part of the Prague Spring Festival.
Ensemble Modern I
Ensemble Modern se představí poprvé v rámci své tříleté rezidence na Prague Offspring. Přední soubor soudobé hudby přijíždí do Prahy, aby uvedl premiéry českých a slovenských skladatelů, hudbu etablovaných světových autorů/ek a zásadní díla skladatele sira George Benjamina.
George Benjamin in Conversation
Pre-talk with the composer-in-residence of Prague Offspring Sir George Benjamin.
Immerse Performing
Farm in the Cave studio is known for its specific method of working with a performer. That is characteristic for personal engagement, immersion in the subject, musicality and high dynamics. The workshop will introduce participants to various ways of creating the physical score.
Discussion and book launch: The Apartment
Jan Němec and Jana Šrámková will present their new novel, The Apartment, on board the Gulliver Airship. The debate with both authors will be moderated by Petr Vizina.
Teapot: The Art of the Book
Exhibition of bibliophilia at design shop DOX by Qubus. Seven book titles from the production of the publishing house Teapot are displayed in a site-specific installation prepared for the space and tailored to each book.
Literary Critics Award ceremony
The best prose and poetry collection of 2024 will be announced as part of the first annual Literary Criticism Prize.
