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Conductor Albrecht dies

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in December 2001 shows German conductor Gerd Albrecht. Albrecht died Feb. 2, 2014, in Berlin from an illness at the age of 78. He led the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra as principal conductor from 1998 to 2007 after serving as music director of Germany's Hamburg State Opera and chief conductor of the Czech Philharmonic.

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Concert on floating stage held to mark Czech EU presidency

STORY: Concert on floating stage held to mark Czech EU presidency DATELINE: Sept. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:43 LOCATION: Prague CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1 SOUNDBITE (English): SEMYON BYCHKOV, Chief conductor of the Czech Philharmonic 2 various of the concert STORYLINE: An outdoor concert was held Friday on a floating stage on the Vltava River in Prague to mark the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The special concert, called Concert for Europe, was led by musicians of the Czech Philharmonic. SOUNDBITE (English): SEMYON BYCHKOV, Chief conductor of the Czech Philharmonic "The music that we will perform today is some of the greatest music composed by Czech composers -- Smetana, Dvorak, Janacek. And for me, today this event symbolizes the idea that the most difficult impossible dreams can come true when people so wish." The floating stage on the surface of the Vltava River could accommodate 170 participants. The audience capacity enabled 1,200 people to enjoy the concert. The concert cou

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CZECH REPUBLIC-PRAGUE-COUNCIL OF EU-PRESIDENCY-CONCERT

(220902) -- PRAGUE, Sept. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Musicians of the Czech Philharmonic perform during a concert to mark the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) on a floating stage on the Vltava River in Prague, the Czech Republic, on Sept. 2, 2022. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)

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CZECH REPUBLIC-PRAGUE-COUNCIL OF EU-PRESIDENCY-CONCERT

(220902) -- PRAGUE, Sept. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Musicians of the Czech Philharmonic perform during a concert to mark the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) on a floating stage on the Vltava River in Prague, the Czech Republic, on Sept. 2, 2022. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)

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CZECH REPUBLIC-PRAGUE-COUNCIL OF EU-PRESIDENCY-CONCERT

(220902) -- PRAGUE, Sept. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Musicians of the Czech Philharmonic prepare to start a concert to mark the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) on a floating stage on the Vltava River in Prague, the Czech Republic, on Sept. 2, 2022. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)

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Katerina Knezikova

Soprano Katerina Knezikova performs with Czech Philharmonic at final concert of Dvorak Prague international music festival in Rudolfinum, Prague, Czech Republic, September 20, 2020. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Katerina Knezikova

Soprano Katerina Knezikova performs with Czech Philharmonic at final concert of Dvorak Prague international music festival in Rudolfinum, Prague, Czech Republic, September 20, 2020. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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visitor wearing a face mask

A visitor wearing a face mask watches Czech Philharmonic at final concert of Dvorak Prague international music festival in Rudolfinum, Prague, Czech Republic, September 20, 2020. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Lukas Vondracek

Pianist Lukas Vondracek performs with Czech Philharmonic at final concert of Dvorak Prague international music festival in Rudolfinum, Prague, Czech Republic, September 20, 2020. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Katerina Knezikova

Soprano Katerina Knezikova performs with Czech Philharmonic at final concert of Dvorak Prague international music festival in Rudolfinum, Prague, Czech Republic, September 20, 2020. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Petr Altrichter, Lukas Vondracek

Petr Altrichter conducts Czech Philharmonic and pianist Lukas Vondracek performs at final concert of Dvorak Prague international music festival in Rudolfinum, Prague, Czech Republic, September 20, 2020. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Petr Altrichter, Katerina Knezikova

Petr Altrichter conducts Czech Philharmonic and soprano Katerina Knezikova performs at final concert of Dvorak Prague international music festival in Rudolfinum, Prague, Czech Republic, September 20, 2020. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Lukas Vondracek

Pianist Lukas Vondracek performs with Czech Philharmonic at final concert of Dvorak Prague international music festival in Rudolfinum, Prague, Czech Republic, September 20, 2020. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Katerina Knezikova

Soprano Katerina Knezikova performs with Czech Philharmonic at final concert of Dvorak Prague international music festival in Rudolfinum, Prague, Czech Republic, September 20, 2020. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Hradec Kralove Philharmonic Orchestra, light, lighthouse, Czech culture

Lockdown measures the government has taken to stem the rapid coronavirus spread virtually closed heritage sites, theatres and cinemas, banned concerts and exhibitions and almost all professional and sports activities in Czechia. Theatres and galleries across Czech Republic will light up lighthouses of Czech culture to symbolize the importance of culture for society. Theatre Hradec Kralove Philharmonic Orchestra, Czech Republic, October 12, 2020. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

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ANNA GEISLEROVA

The admirers of the Czech Oscar-winning filmmaker Jiri Menzel who died on September 5 aged 82 can come to Rudolfinum, the Prague seat of the Czech Philharmonic, to pay him a last farewell, sign a condolence book and see an exhibition dedicated to the director in Prague, Czech Republic, September 18, 2020. Pictured actress Anna Geislerova. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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JAROMIR SOFR

The admirers of the Czech Oscar-winning filmmaker Jiri Menzel who died on September 5 aged 82 can come to Rudolfinum, the Prague seat of the Czech Philharmonic, to pay him a last farewell, sign a condolence book and see an exhibition dedicated to the director in Prague, Czech Republic, September 18, 2020. Pictured cameraman Jaromir Sofr. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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ANNA GEISLEROVA

The admirers of the Czech Oscar-winning filmmaker Jiri Menzel who died on September 5 aged 82 can come to Rudolfinum, the Prague seat of the Czech Philharmonic, to pay him a last farewell, sign a condolence book and see an exhibition dedicated to the director in Prague, Czech Republic, September 18, 2020. Pictured actress Anna Geislerova. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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JAN HREBEJK

The admirers of the Czech Oscar-winning filmmaker Jiri Menzel who died on September 5 aged 82 can come to Rudolfinum, the Prague seat of the Czech Philharmonic, to pay him a last farewell, sign a condolence book and see an exhibition dedicated to the director in Prague, Czech Republic, September 18, 2020. Pictured Director Jan Hrebejk. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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Rudolfinum, admirers, visitors, Czech Oscar-winning filmmaker Jiri Menzel, pay last farewell, condolence book

The admirers of the Czech Oscar-winning filmmaker Jiri Menzel who died on September 5 aged 82 can come to Rudolfinum, the Prague seat of the Czech Philharmonic, to pay him a last farewell, sign a condolence book and see an exhibition dedicated to the director in Prague, Czech Republic, September 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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ANNA GEISLEROVA

The admirers of the Czech Oscar-winning filmmaker Jiri Menzel who died on September 5 aged 82 can come to Rudolfinum, the Prague seat of the Czech Philharmonic, to pay him a last farewell, sign a condolence book and see an exhibition dedicated to the director in Prague, Czech Republic, September 18, 2020. Pictured actress Anna Geislerova. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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Rudolfinum, admirers, visitors, Czech Oscar-winning filmmaker Jiri Menzel, pay last farewell, condolence book

The admirers of the Czech Oscar-winning filmmaker Jiri Menzel who died on September 5 aged 82 can come to Rudolfinum, the Prague seat of the Czech Philharmonic, to pay him a last farewell, sign a condolence book and see an exhibition dedicated to the director in Prague, Czech Republic, September 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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Rudolfinum, admirers, visitors, Czech Oscar-winning filmmaker Jiri Menzel, pay last farewell, condolence book

The admirers of the Czech Oscar-winning filmmaker Jiri Menzel who died on September 5 aged 82 can come until 18:00 to Rudolfinum, the Prague seat of the Czech Philharmonic, to pay him a last farewell, sign a condolence book and see an exhibition dedicated to the director in Prague, Czech Republic, September 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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Rudolfinum, admirers, visitors, Czech Oscar-winning filmmaker Jiri Menzel, pay last farewell, condolence book

The admirers of the Czech Oscar-winning filmmaker Jiri Menzel who died on September 5 aged 82 can come to Rudolfinum, the Prague seat of the Czech Philharmonic, to pay him a last farewell, sign a condolence book and see an exhibition dedicated to the director in Prague, Czech Republic, September 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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ANNA GEISLEROVA

The admirers of the Czech Oscar-winning filmmaker Jiri Menzel who died on September 5 aged 82 can come to Rudolfinum, the Prague seat of the Czech Philharmonic, to pay him a last farewell, sign a condolence book and see an exhibition dedicated to the director in Prague, Czech Republic, September 18, 2020. Pictured actress Anna Geislerova. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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Rudolfinum, admirers, visitors, Czech Oscar-winning filmmaker Jiri Menzel, pay last farewell, condolence book

The admirers of the Czech Oscar-winning filmmaker Jiri Menzel who died on September 5 aged 82 can come to Rudolfinum, the Prague seat of the Czech Philharmonic, to pay him a last farewell, sign a condolence book and see an exhibition dedicated to the director in Prague, Czech Republic, September 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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Rudolfinum, admirers, visitors, Czech Oscar-winning filmmaker Jiri Menzel, pay last farewell, condolence book

The admirers of the Czech Oscar-winning filmmaker Jiri Menzel who died on September 5 aged 82 can come to Rudolfinum, the Prague seat of the Czech Philharmonic, to pay him a last farewell, sign a condolence book and see an exhibition dedicated to the director in Prague, Czech Republic, September 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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MARTIN KASIK

Recital of pianist Martin Kasik with Prague Philharmonic within Dvorak Prague International Music Festival in Prague, Czech Republic, September 10, 2020. (CTK Photo/Michal Kamaryt)

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MARTIN KASIK

Recital of pianist Martin Kasik with Prague Philharmonic within Dvorak Prague International Music Festival in Prague, Czech Republic, September 10, 2020. (CTK Photo/Michal Kamaryt)

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MARTIN KASIK

Recital of pianist Martin Kasik with Prague Philharmonic within Dvorak Prague International Music Festival in Prague, Czech Republic, September 10, 2020. (CTK Photo/Michal Kamaryt)

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