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Export of culture from Košice to Europe is gaining momentum
A native of Košice, Ján Mathé, 20th century’s great figure of sculptural art, will be soon presented to Britons at the Slovak Embassy in London. The exhibition opening starts on 23rd April at 18:30. Visitors can then enjoy the stone treasures for a month.
Jordi Savall with Orchestra filled with sound every corner of St. Elisabeth’s Cathedral
Viola da gamba player, conductor and composer Jordi Savall with his ensemble Le Concert des Nations fulfilled the expectations of an unforgettable artistic experience, and fillied with perfect tones the entire St. Elisabeth’s Cathedral where these world-class musicians performed their concert. Audience did not at all regret attending this performance. It was a great opportunity to see and hear excellent musicians under the baton of a world-class artist.
His first nude painting earned Jakubisko a slap from his father
Juraj Jakubisko opened his exhibition in Košice on Saturday. At the opening he received an award from the Mayor of Košice. He recalled his first nude painting, for which he got a slap from his father. Visitors to the exhibition sometimes used magnifying glass to look at the mysterious pictures.
Sládek’s pantomime touched to tears
Milan Sládek’s rendition of the Stations of the Cross made many viewers cry. His unique performance attracted even non-believers to the St. Elisabeth’s Cathedral. People were leaving with a brilliant experience and emotion. The world-famous mime enjoyed the rest of the evening in the company of Juraj Jakubisko.
Jakubisko to show the artwork worth 700 000 CZK
For the next few days, Košice will live with Jakubisko, a native of the nearby Koyšov. This ECOC’s key figure will be introduced through his films as well as through his fine arts.
Jakubisko’s cinematographic gems adorned by fine arts
Košice will hold the film festival Jakubiskove dni (Jakubisko’s Days) on 23rd–30th March. Within the festival, Juraj Jakubisko will be presented also as a painter. An exceptional exhibition will be followed by screenings, throughout the week, of his famous films that have received dozens of awards. Cinema lovers will enjoy lectures by film experts, and the director himself will share his directorial experience with the audience.
Tokyo is much interested in cooperation with Košice
Representatives of Košice 2013 n.o. (non-profit organisation) have introduced the project in Tokyo, and agreed on broad cooperation with the Japanese foundation EU-Japan Fest.
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Japanese theatre captivated Košice
ECOC – Košice 2013 brought some Japanese flavour to Košice. An extraordinary experience was delivered by the Little Kyōgen Theatre Brno actors and true Japanese masters of their art. They even engaged the audience in the performance. People succumbed easily to this unconventional genre.
A.I.R. Leipzig, Germany
Host organisations Halle 14, Leipzig, Germany K.A.I.R. and Košice European Capital of Culture 2013 The City of Leipzig Leipzig can look back on a history steeped in traditions in education, art and culture. At the 600 year-old university, the giants of German culture studied and worked, including the dramaturge and literary theorist Johann Christoph Gottsched, […]
Miskolc will shake meat aspic, Košice will shake the crowd
Unusual atmosphere, good entertainment and rich cultural programme can be experienced by lovers of pork skins, hooves and tails in Miskolc, Hungary. From Friday to Sunday, 22nd – 24th February, Miskolc will hold the 13th Winter Aspic Festival. The exhibition and tasting of a wide range of meat aspic and gastronomic specialties, and the competition in the best prepared and best-tasting gourmet delicacy will be “spiced up” by the Košice artists performing on a special stage.
One Day Jazz Festival brings top jazz to Košice
Excellent American musician and singer Frank McComb, who speaks to his fans the language of soul, jazz and blues, will perform in East Slovakia on 26th February 2013. He is the biggest attraction of this year’s One Day Jazz Festival. Slovakia is constantly experiencing a growing interest in jazz. Therefore, the One Day Jazz Festival organizers decided, in collaboration with the European Capital of Culture 2013, and for the first time in the festival’s history, to present this outstanding instrumentalist and other musicians to Košice, on Tuesday the 26th February 2013 at 7pm in the Historic Town Hall on Hlavná Street (the former cinema Slovan).
230 volunteers put their hands to work
Painstaking work during the Opening Ceremony of Košice ECOC 2013, which was often hidden behind the stage or screen, was done by the people who came to help without expecting remuneration. The students of Košice secondary schools and universities, and others became part of the magnificent project that Slovakia has never seen before. These volunteers helped to prepare cultural events because they had a desire to do so.