Karin Lednická Wins Special Prize for Trilogy
- The Jantar Awards,recognizing artists connected to the Moravian-Silesian Region,will honour figures such as singer and violinist iva Bittová and musician Jiří Krhut.
- The expert jury for literature has awarded a special prize to writer Karin Lednice.
- According to the jury, "The extensive trilogy of Karin Lednice has undoubtedly become an unmistakable cultural event of recent years, not only in the region." The chronicle explores...
Moravian-Silesian Region Announces Jantar Awards Nominees
Table of Contents
- Moravian-Silesian Region Announces Jantar Awards Nominees
- Jantar Awards: A Guide to the Nominees
- What are the Jantar Awards?
- who is being honored at the Awards?
- Karin Lednice’s ”oblique Church” Trilogy: What’s the Story?
- what makes “Oblique Church” so significant?
- What other writers are nominated for the Literature award?
- Who are the Fine Arts nominees?
- What Theater, Musical and Classical Music performances are nominated?
- Who will be performing at the Amber Awards ceremony?
- Who is hosting the Amber Awards ceremony?
- Summary of Jantar Award Nominees
The Jantar Awards,recognizing artists connected to the Moravian-Silesian Region,will honour figures such as singer and violinist iva Bittová and musician Jiří Krhut.
Literature Award goes to Karin Lednice for Oblique Church Trilogy
The expert jury for literature has awarded a special prize to writer Karin Lednice. Her “Oblique Church” trilogy, completed in 2024, has garnered significant acclaim.
According to the jury, “The extensive trilogy of Karin Lednice has undoubtedly become an unmistakable cultural event of recent years, not only in the region.” The chronicle explores a lost city through nearly 70 years of dramatic events, emphasizing the importance of preserving the memory of places crucial to maintaining identity.
The jury’s verdict stated, “Thanks to the authenticity of the characters and the discovery theme, the oblique church has become a social phenomenon with an international overlap.”
A winning statuette will also be awarded to one of three writers nominated for the annual prize for 2024.
Fine Arts Nominations
nominations for fine arts have also been determined. Painter Daniel Balabán was nominated for the “Via” exhibition, held last year at the GAF Gallery of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ostrava. Matěj Frank received a nomination for the “Sun Death” exhibition at the House of Arts in Opava, and Dáša Lasotová was nominated for her exhibition “I see” at the Gallery of Fine Arts in Ostrava.
Theater, Musical, and Classical Music Nominees Announced
Nominations have been revealed in the categories of drama theater, opera theater, musical theater, and classical music.
In drama, Petra Kocmanová is nominated for her role as Médea in the National Moravian-Silesian Theater’s production of “Médea,” and Petr Panzenberger is nominated for his role as Richard in “Richard III,” also at the same theater.
For musical theater, Elizabeth Bartošová is nominated for her role as Elisabeth in the musical of the same name, and Pavel Klečka is nominated for his role as Tovje in “Fiddler on the Roof.”
In the Opera Theater category, Tereza Kavecká is nominated for her role as Katya in Leoš Janáček’s “Káťa Kabanová,” and Martin Javorský is nominated for his role as Rodolfo in “Bohemian Opera.” Both operas were presented by the Silesian Theater in Opava.
Miroslav Beinhauer and Martin Kasík are nominated for classical music.
The Amber Awards ceremony will be hosted by Kateřina Huberová and lumír Olšovský. performers will include violinist Jiří Vodička, musical singer Martina Vlčková, and singer-songwriter Jiří Krhut. All three are past recipients of the Amber Prize.
Jantar Awards: A Guide to the Nominees
What are the Jantar Awards?
The Jantar Awards are a prestigious recognition of artistic talent connected to the Moravian-Silesian Region, honoring outstanding achievements in various art forms.
who is being honored at the Awards?
The awards will recognize prominent figures, including singer and violinist Iva Bittová and musician Jiří Krhut.
Karin Lednice’s ”oblique Church” Trilogy: What’s the Story?
Karin Lednice’s “Oblique Church” trilogy,completed in 2024,has garnered meaningful praise from critics and the public alike. The expert jury for literature has awarded a special prize for this work.
what makes “Oblique Church” so significant?
According to the jury, the trilogy stands out as a “cultural event” in the region. The story explores a lost city and the dramatic events wich took place over nearly 70 years, highlighting the importance of remembering places crucial to maintaining identity. The jury also noted the authenticity of the characters and the “finding theme” have made it a social phenomenon with international impact.
What other writers are nominated for the Literature award?
The article specifies there will be a winning statuette awarded to one of three writers nominated for the annual prize for 2024. However, the names of the other nominated writers are not mentioned in the source material.
Who are the Fine Arts nominees?
Nominations for the fine arts category include:
daniel Balabán: Nominated for the ”Via” exhibition.
Matěj Frank: Nominated for the “Sun Death” exhibition.
Dáša Lasotová: Nominated for the “I see” exhibition.
What Theater, Musical and Classical Music performances are nominated?
The nominees are as follows:
Drama Theater
Petra Kocmanová for “Médea”.
Petr Panzenberger for “Richard III.”
Both performances from the National Moravian-Silesian Theater.
Musical Theater
Elizabeth Bartošová for “Elisabeth.”
Pavel Klečka for “Fiddler on the Roof.”
Opera Theater
Tereza Kavecká for “Káťa Kabanová.”
Martin Javorský for “Bohemian Opera.”
Both operas were presented by the Silesian Theater in Opava.
Classical Music
Miroslav Beinhauer
Martin Kasík
Who will be performing at the Amber Awards ceremony?
Performers at the Amber Awards ceremony will include:
Violinist Jiří Vodička
Musical singer Martina Vlčková
Singer-songwriter Jiří Krhut
All three are past recipients of the Amber Prize.
Who is hosting the Amber Awards ceremony?
The Amber Awards ceremony will be hosted by Kateřina Huberová and Lumír Olšovský.
Summary of Jantar Award Nominees
Here’s a speedy recap of the nominees in each category:
| Category | nominees |
|---|---|
| Literature | Karin Lednice (“Oblique Church” trilogy) |
| Fine Arts | Daniel Balabán, Matěj Frank, Dáša Lasotová |
| Drama Theater | Petra Kocmanová, Petr Panzenberger |
| Musical theater | Elizabeth Bartošová, Pavel Klečka |
| Opera Theater | Tereza Kavecká, Martin Javorský |
| Classical Music | Miroslav Beinhauer, Martin Kasík |