Smetanova Litomyšl, o.p.s.

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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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TRIBUTE TO JOHANN BAPTIST VAŇHAL

Vaňhal Thursday 20^th June, 19.30 hrs, Chapter Church of the Raising of the Holy Cross

Johann Baptist Vaňhal:
Sinfonia in A (Bryan A4)
Concerto in C Major for Organ and Orchestra
Stabat mater, spiritual cantata for soloists, choir and orchestra

Lucie Guerra Žáková - organ
Michaela Šrůmová - soprano
Markéta Cukrová - mezzosoprano
Litomyšl Pedagogical School KOS Singers' Choir (girls' section), choirmaster: Milan Motl
Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice
Conductor: Vojtěch Spurný

Estimated end: 21.00 hrs, Intermissions: 0

250 CZK - flat fee • Wheelchairs 100 CZK

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