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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Poznan Philharmonic Orchestra

Sunday 18th June, 19.30 hrs, Castle Courtyard

Wojciech Kilar: Krzesany, symphonic poem
Henryk M. Górecki: Totus Tuus, for acapella mixed choir Op. 60
Karol Szymanowski: Stabat Mater, for soprano, alto, baritone, mixed choir and orchestra
Howard Shore: The Lord of the Rings, selection of music from the film trilogy
arr. John Whitney The Fellowship of the Ring
arr. Jerry Brubaker The Two Towers
arr. Victor López The Return of the King

Aleksandra Kubas-Kruk – soprano
Agnieszka Rehlis – mezzosoprano
Robert Gierlach – bass
Czech Philharmonic Choir of Brno, choirmaster Petr Fiala
Poznan Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor Marek Pijarowski

C 490 CZK • B 590 CZK • A 890 CZK
Book your seats for three shows in a row: Ticket Package No. 1

Number of intermissions: 1
Estimated end: 21.45 hrs