Opera Nepomuk Events in 2017 will include
- A group of British artists went to Nepomuk in June 2017 and held art workshops with local children.
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a British collaboration in Frantiskovy Lazne happened in the Czech Republic on 10th November 2017. Excerpts were sung from the opera Nepomuk and a talk given. As a result of this, there will be a special program on Czech Radio in January 2018.
- A train took artists from Frantiskovy Lazne to Hof in Germany on 11th November, and improvised performances of song, music and poetry took place on the journey!! A true CROSS BORDER ACTIVITY!!!
- A CONCERT AND TALK TOOK PLACE IN NEPOMUK ON 14TH NOVEMBER
- As a result of the November concerts, Barry Webb was invited to sing at the Alpha Theatre and take part in a recording for Czech Radio….
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Here is BARRY WEBB on PLZEN radio singing John’s pivotal moment aria from the opera and talking about the project, starting at 14:30
CONCERT NEPOMUK 14TH NOVEMBER 2017
A selection from the program below was sung and a talk given.
Below. Flyer for concert in Nepomuk 14th November 2017.
Frantiskovy Lazne Literary Festival
Barry Webb performed at the Frantiskovy Lazne Literary Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQK1298N4-Q
http://www.literarnifrantiskovylazne.cz/1297-2/
Frantiskovy Lazne
Franzensbad is a wonderful neo-classical designed Spa Town near to the German border, with many relaxing hotels, 24 natural springs or spas and inspiring walks.
THE FAMOUS ECCLES CAKES, TO BE EATEN AT THE CONCERT!!!!
Below. Tenor and composer Barry Webb in 2001 on his balcony in Covent Garden.
Concert flyer in Czech