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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CREDO OF MASTER JOHN

Monday, June 29th, 19.30 hours, 2nd Castle Courtyard

Programme marking the 600th anniversary of burning of John Hus

Bedřich Smetana: Blaník – from the My Country cycle
Josef Suk: Praga op. 26, symphonic poem
Antonín Dvořák: Biblical Songs Op. 99
Jaroslav Krček: Credo of Master John, Premiére of the cantata for baritone, mixed choir and orchestra

Adam Plachetka – baryton (Biblical Songs)
Roman Janál – baryton (Credo of Master John)
Kühns’ mixed choir, choirmaster Marek Vorlíček
Prague Symphony Orchestra, conductor David Švec

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