Giulia Amerighi & František Otakar Kukula
Graduation Concert

Giulia and František studied at the Jaroslav Ježek Conservatory – Giulia under Martin Lehký and Ondřej Podhajský, František under Dan Šoltis. Both are active as performers and composers: Giulia plays in several projects including Kvietah (recent Anděl Award winner), Marea, Světlem, Mystigo, and with singer Zuzka Králová. František performs with groups such as Fortet, Yo Soy Indigo, Bizarre Band, Kukeecha Trio, Martin Hrubec Trio, Elena Sonenshine Quartet, and Osmosis.

The evening opens with a band formed specially for the occasion, presenting a selection of songs spanning jazz, soul, and synth-pop.

Giulia Amerighi – b, voc; Paula Minichová – dr; František Otakar Kukula – dr; Martin Polidar – g; Ema Pilařová – p,synt; Robin Galia – p; Gaia Anzari – voc; Fiorenza Amerighi – voc.

The second part will feature the premiere of the original project Osmosis, combining compositions by František Kukula and Robin Galia with the creative input of the whole band. Musically, Osmosis navigates between modern jazz, free improvisation, and jazz tradition. The use of effects on acoustic instruments expands the group’s sonic palette and creates a unique sound world. 

František Otakar Kukula – dr; Robin Galia – p, synt, eff; Tomáš Liška – cbs, b; František Vaníček – trp; Petr Kalfus – sax.

The final set will offer three original pieces by the graduates – two vocal and one instrumental – in an intimate chamber setting. Giulia Amerighi – b, voc; František Otakar Kukula – dr; Ema Pilařová – p; Anna Romanovská – vln; Jakub Doležal – sax. 

Admission: seating CZK 400, standing CZK 250. There is no need to reserve a seat when purchasing a seating ticket. To reserve a specific seat, please write your request in the notes when purchasing your ticket. Fulfillment of your request cannot be guaranteed.