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AWARDED JIŘÍ KYLIÁN

Posted 4.6.2018

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JIŘÍ KYLIÁN has been awarded by the "PRICE of the Prague 1" World's known choreographer has Graduated at the Conservatory of the Capital city of the Prague and Royal Ballet School in London.

Artistic director of the Dance Theater in Haag, author of many great choreographies, winner of a number of major awards, including the Medal of Merit from former czech President Vaclav Havel and a new member of the French Academy of Beaux Arts,

 

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Jiří Kylián took over at the Old Town Hall Prague 1 Prize. "Mr. Jiří Kylián was not only famous for Czech dance but also for keeping of Czech culture, and his work deserves acknowlidg of the whole art world," said Prague Mayor Oldřich Lomecký, who handed over the price to Jiri Kylian in the ceremonial hall of the town hall in Old Town Square.

"It's going to be a party!" Jiří Kylián responded spontaneously. "Unfortunately, my mother, who is resting in peace, is not here, but she would most likely keep interupting me all the time... ha ha ha " reminded her, with a smile. She was the oldest citizen of Prague 1, who was performing under the artistic name of Rita Rita.

Jiří Kylián went to Germany after the occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1968, where he got the job in Stuttgart's ballet. Since 1973 he has been working at the Dance Theater in Haag, where he has worked as artistic director since 1975. He has created dozens of famous choreographies that have legally gained international recognition and respect. From many, we can name the Sinfoniette created for Leos Janacek's music, the Symphony of the Psalm, the Forgotten Earth, or the Child and Spells.

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"During his long and excellent career, he has gained a sovereign artistic position and tribute around the world, but has never forgotten his parents, his family and our city," said Oldřich Lomecký. According to Jiri Kylian, Prague is beautiful, inspiring and petty and has many historical spots. "My blood is connected to it," mentioned the world-famous choreographer. Many people from ballet family came to congratulate but of course family members and many friends could not be missing.

 

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CONGRATULATIONS!!! MAESTRO!!!

 

Source:

https://www.praha1.cz/svetoznamy-choreograf-jiri-kylian-obdrzel-cenu-prahy-1/