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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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A NIGHT AT THE NOVÉ HRADY CHATEAU

Friday, June 24th, 21.00 hrs, Chateau Nové Hrady by Litomyšl

The fifth festival season in the enchanting surroundings of a rococo Nové Hrady Chateau. Aside from samples of period entertainment and refreshment, the modern premiere of the epic Latin opera by Jaroměřice composer František Antonín Míča from the year 1735.

František Antonín Míča: Operosa terni Colossi Moles, congratulatory opera in three acts

Ensemble Damian, artistic leader, conductor Tomáš Hanzlík

Price of ticket includes optional transfer from Litomyšl to the venue and back.

In case of bad weather the performance will take place indoors.