Hana Hegerová, who is sometimes nicknamed the Czechoslovakia’s Edith Piaf, celebrated her 88th birthday this month. Known for her ability to dramatically interpret lyrics, the Bratislava born singer ...
‘The Great Lady of Chanson’, ‘Edith Piaf from Prague’ or a ‘Chanteuse with a Slavic Soul’ – that’s how critics have described Hana Hegerová, the Czechoslovak singer who turned eighty on Wednesday.
A television recital by a singer who can breathe life into poetic lyrics like few other performers. It features a selection of her most famous songs and her memories.