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Karolina Syrovatkova
9/30/2018
Czech pianist Karolina Syrovatkova is known for her innovative approach to performing, in which she combines her pianistic and dramatic talents to create shows about famous composers. Her series Living With the Great Composers combines theater and a classical piano recital in an educational, accessible, and fun format. She has written and channeled the personae of Fanny Mendelssohn, Clara Schumann, Olga Janácek, and Caroline von Esterházy.
Presented in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic.
Czech programming on Millennium Stage is generously supported by The Karel Komárek Family Foundation.
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