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Author: Cindy
Date: 2006-06-15 15:43
I know there have been other posts, but they didn't quite answer questions
I would like to go to the museum of music that people have been talking about, but I can't find information about it. Does anyone know of a website for it, or even just the address? Also, what are some key places I should visit while out there? Lastly, I'm interested in visiting the Amati clarinet factory, but am not sure how to get that far away from prague. Any recommendations? Thank you so much!
So many instruments to play........so little time to play them!
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Author: Vrat
Date: 2006-06-15 17:49
Hi Cindy,
I currently live in Prague (temporarily), but I have to admit I know nothing about Museum of Music here.
As for other places to go to in Prague, there is a lot, it really depends on your interests: the castle, lots of art galleries, history and architectural landmarks, theaters (opera houses), jazz clubs, beer places, and others. You will not be disappointed.
A trip to the town of Kraslice (where the Amati factory is located could indeed get complicated. If you are serious about it, send me an e-mail (vhoudek@gmail.com), I am sure we could figure it out.
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Author: Sean.Perrin
Date: 2006-06-15 20:41
Ahhh... i thought this was about music for prague... and got all excited. I love that piece, I loved playing the solo even more!
Founder and host of the Clarineat Podcast: http://www.clarineat.com
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Author: bob49t
Date: 2006-06-15 21:51
A simple "google" of "Czech Museum of Music", brought this up on first page.
http://www.mozartprague2006.com/index_en.php?id=1
Try a "google" on "Amati Kraslice".....they have a good and informative site.
I think you get a train (v cheap) from Prague to Kraslice (poss abt an hour) but that needs checking. They do run tours I think, but if you email the Amati-Kraslice address, they'll confirm or deny.
I found them very informative and helpful.
Hope this helps, but don't forget the "google move"
BobT
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Author: EEBaum
Date: 2006-06-15 22:07
The museum of music is in Mala Strana. It's right by a tram stop about two or three after Malostranska if traveling away from the palace.
Looking at a map, I recall it being around Karmelitska/Ujezd and Hellichova. Digging into the link sent above, it's supposedly Karmelitská 2/4, 118 00 Praha 1
Prague is a great city to just walk around and explore. Get a metro pass (you can get individual trip passes in many stores and probably at your hotel, or get a day pass) and a map, and you can find all sorts of stuff. The brochures can direct you to the major squares, which are good starting points.
I had the best luck finding great food in Mala Strana, slightly off the beaten path.
There's a great toy store on Pohorolec near the tram stop, across the street from a really cool looking antique musical instrument store that I'm still kicking myself for forgetting to go to.
Be sure you know your currency conversions. A great $6 sit-down pork dinner will be located next door to a $20 ham sandwich.
If you want more specific recommendations, let me know. I was only there 6 days, though, so I can just give you a "where I went" rundown.
-Alex
www.mostlydifferent.com
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Author: Gardini
Date: 2006-06-16 22:18
I will be in Prague in late July. I hear there are great jazz clubs - any suggestions for bands and/or clubs. I would love to see some bass clarinet/clarinet players. I also wondered if sheet music is a better deal there- any suggestions for music stores/used books stores with music, etc.????
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Author: crnichols
Date: 2006-06-17 08:12
I asked my good friend that loves to go to jazz clubs in Prague, and these were his favorites:
U Maleha Glena (Little Glens)
Agharta
Regarding the clarinet playing, it depends on which group happens to be playing. Sometimes the saxophone player doubles on clarinet in the group.
Some sheet music will be a better deal there, especially anything from the local publishers/composers, so you might want to get a list of things together you'd like to acquire that are from Czech composers. One of my friends picked up the entire piano works of Janacek for a ridiculous price (like ten dollars) the last time he was in Prague. I'll see if I can get the name of that shop, I remember it's in Praha 6 (Prague 6). I think that was a while ago, and prices have been increasing because of the EU. If you want to have a super cheap day, go to a small town. I remember going to a border town called Cheb with a few friends. We stayed overnight and had a delicious huge meal that night. I think the hotel was equivalent to about 10 dollars for each of us and the meal was about 4...
Good Luck!
Christopher Nichols, D.M.A.
Assistant Professor of Clarinet
University of Delaware
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Author: BobD
Date: 2006-06-17 12:10
"If you want to have a super cheap day, go to a small town."
Agreed, although Cheb is pretty far from Prague....but relatively close to Kraslice. Smaller towns closer to Prague like Beroun and Krivoklat offer lower cost accomodations and food.
Bob Draznik
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