Dear Friends of Czech Culture:
Czech singer and guitarist Lenka Filipova will perform a concert of her greatest hits at the Embassy of the Czech Republic on May 3, at 8 pm.
Lenka Filipova studied at the Prague Conservatory. After that, she studied cliassical guitar at the International Music Academy in Paris. Up to the present, she has produced ten albums, as well as four additional albums on classical guitar. Most of her albums were awarded a gold disc or went platinum. Lenka also writes her own songs. Many of the songs turned into big hits throughout Central Europe. She has toured throughout Europe, Japan, the USA, and Canada. She gained the Grand Prix title in the guitar festival in Holland Antilles. In 1997, she won a Czech Grammy and made 2 tours with Francis Cabrel. Lenka speaks in Russian, French and English. In June 2008, the Canadian singer Celine Dion chose Lenka to perform as a guest at her Prague concert.
The concert will be performed mainly in Czech.
Location: Embassy of the Czech Republic, 3900 Spring of Freedom Street, NW, Washington, DC

Admission is $25 / $30 at the gate. You can buy tickets directly at www.cskstore.com or call (347) 537-6854.

Reservations can also be made at czech_events@yahoo.com by May 3. Include your name, event name "Lenka Filipova Concert", and number of guests in your party.

Photo Credit: Lenka Filipova

For more information about the singer or to hear samples of her music, visit: www.lenkafilipova.cz