Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovakia was a country which existed for most of the twentieth century. In October 1918 it declared its independence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and on 1 January 1993 it split peacefully into two new countries: the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

A selection of M&V articles about Czechoslovakia

Ensemble. Special Musical Connections - Bill Newman attends a fundraising concert for the Raphael Sommer Foundation

DVD Spotlight. Ho hum! - Vidor Nagy plays Bach and Paganini, reviewed by Howard Smith. '... moments of splendour.'

CD Spotlight. Lightness of Touch - Brahms and Strauss, heard by Patric Standford. '... a very fine performance by Joshua Pierce ...'

Ensemble. Quirky Opera - Mike Wheeler experiences Janácek's 'The excursions of Mr Broucek'

CD Spotlight. Utterly Absorbing - A sampler from Cedille Records, enjoyed by Howard Smith. '... top quality standards.'