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Litomyšl Native Bedřich Smetana

Bedřich Smetana was a significant composer in the romantic period. From his early youth he concerned himself with music, especially playing the piano and composition.
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History of the Festival

The grand festival of classical music Smetana’s Litomyšl has been held since 1946 in the home town of the founder of Czech national music Bedřich Smetana, the old-fashioned east Bohemian town of Litomyšl.

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Litomyšl – A Modern Historical Town

Litomyšl can boast of both ancient and modern architecture, a rich social life but at the same time plenty of peace and quiet.

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Smetana’s Litomyšl Festival

The Smetana’s Litomyšl festival is the second oldest music festival in the Czech Republic, and at the same time it is among the largest regular classical music festivals held in the country.

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EXTRAORDINARY OFF-SITE CONCERT IN POLIČKA

Friday 28. AUGUST • Polička, St. James Church • 19.00 hrs

On the day of the 50th anniversary of the death of Bohuslav Martinů, the church of his birth will resound with highlights of the cantatas Opening of the Wells and Bouquet of Flowers, The Field Mass and the Birth of Jesus from the opera Plays of Mary.

In collaboration with the town of Polička.

Ivan Kusnjer - baritone and other soloists under negotiation, Kühn's Mixed Choir, choirmaster Marek Vorlíček, Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice, conductor Marko Ivanović.

Estimated end 20.15 hrs, no intermission
Entrance fee • 300.- CZK

Estimated end times of concerts are meant as guidelines only and are subject to change!
The organisers reserve the right to change any dates, performers or performances.