Love Is More Powerful Than Death

Name: Love Is More Powerful Than Death
Start: 2024-12-05T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Bohemian National Hall

Schedule

Thu Dec 05 2024 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Bohemian National Hall | Manhattan, NY

Czech Philharmonic Quartet will accompany actress Jitka Cvancarova and filmmaker Vaclav Marhoul for their performance of selected passages from "May," the iconic poem by Czech writer Karel Hynek Macha.
"May" is one of the cornerstones of Czech literature, written in the spirit of Romanticism and first published in 1836. The tragic life of Karel Hynek Macha—who died at the age of just 25—imbues the poem with a poignant depth, while his legacy endures through both his work and its lasting impact on Czech culture. May continues to be studied and celebrated, its influence still resonating in Czech literature to this day.
This evening is a heartfelt tribute to the memory of British actor Julian Sands, who tragically passed away on January 13, 2023, in a blizzard in the San Gabriel Mountains. Julian had a profound love for poetry, especially the works of 19th-century Romantic poets like John Keats and Percy Bysshe Shelley. While filming "The Painted Bird" in 2017, he shared his passion for these poets with director Vaclav Marhoul, reciting verses on crisp autumn evenings. A year later, for Julian's 60th birthday, Vaclav gifted him "May" by Karel Hynek Macha, a work that captivated him deeply.
The evening is not only a remembrance of Julian, but a celebration of his lasting connection to literature, nature, and the beauty of language.
Free and open to the public. RSVP through Eventbrite. For more information, visit www.czechcenter.com.
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This event is organized by the Czech Center New York.