Jozef Ivaska in Concert

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

NCSML welcomes world-renowned singer, composer, and entertainer Jozef Ivaška on Friday, February 25 at 7:30 p.m. CST to celebrate our “Crowning Glory” exhibit on it's closing weekend. Mr. Ivaška hosts a number of TV shows throughout Central and Eastern Europe and has recorded over 20 CDs during his illustrious career. Join us for a fun...

Katelyn Bouska – Conversation at the Piano: Women in Czech Music

Concert & Conversations at the Piano with Katelyn Bouska We are delighted to present the upcoming concerts: “A Deeper Perspective: special program for the Year of Czech Music exploring new contexts of Dvořák and Smetana, the pillars of Czech music” & “České skladatelky: exploring the path of women composers in Czech music” with renowned Czech-American...

Katelyn Bouska – Conversation at the Piano: Women in Czech Music

Concert & Conversations at the Piano with Katelyn Bouska We are delighted to present the upcoming concerts: “A Deeper Perspective: special program for the Year of Czech Music exploring new contexts of Dvořák and Smetana, the pillars of Czech music” & “České skladatelky: exploring the path of women composers in Czech music” with renowned Czech-American...

Michal Horák Concert

WFLA/ZCBJ Heritage Hall 1400 Inspiration Place SW , Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Hi, I'm Michal and I write songs. I've been performing alone or with a band for over 13 years, and people at home really enjoy my songs, so we thought we'd go overseas to visit you with my violinist Adam! We will sing not only my songs, but also czech songs that make us happy,...

A Legendary Night of Czech & Slovak Rock Music with Petr Janda

For over six decades, Petr Janda has been a pioneering force in Czech and Slovak rock music. As the leader of Olympic, one of the most iconic rock bands in Central Europe, Janda's influence has spanned generations. Petr Janda who regularly sells out large venues back home and even had the honor of opening for...

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,...