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At the Piano with Dr. Katelyn Bouska: A Masterclass

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids

With interpretations described as “full of life, flexibility, gripping rhythms and a richness of dynamic shadings” (Milan Bátor, Czech Radio) and a skill at engaging audiences in the musical dialogue,...

Fragments from a Women’s Diary: Telling Our Immigrant Stories in Song

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids

Immigration, war, and displacement are central human themes, as old as recorded history but still as unique and fragile as each of our single lives. This interactive workshop delves into the power of these experiences, first in six women composers and then exploring our own stories.

Katelyn Bouska Recital

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids

Pianist Dr. Katelyn Bouska will perform a moving recital consisting of work from "Fragments from a Woman's Diary" by Ruth Schönthal and other deeply personal works by Czech, Ukrainian, Polish, and American women composers.