SOUNDS OF HOME: An Evening Celebration of Music

Kylie T. Gougler, a praised soprano known for her captivating operatic roles and advocacy for Czech opera, teams up with Minji Kwon, a distinguished Korean-born pianist and educator, to deliver a dynamic performance that blends vocal and instrumental mastery. Gougler’s extensive experience in operatic roles like Pamina in Die Zauberflöte and her work as a...

Czech Baroque Meets Modern America with Jacob Beranek

Old and new harmonize in this special May 2, 2025, evening of music centered on Catholicism in 17th-century Prague. Selections from Adam Michna’s Česká loutna, a cornerstone of Czech devotional music, will be performed on period instruments alongside modern works by Czech-American composer Jacob Beranek — including his setting of the 17th-century poem Co Bůh?...

Performance by Colorful People

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

Formed in 2014, Colorful People is a Czech-Slovak multigenre band with an impressive musical journey. Their performances are known for keeping audiences emotionally engaged, offering authentic and thrilling experiences spanning a wide spectrum of musical genres. The trio comprises Czech singer, percussionist, bass player, and songwriter Lenka Novotná, Slovak multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Juraj Holoda,...