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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The Fantastic Czech Sinfonietta

Sunday 25th June, 19.30 hrs, Castle Courtyard

Julian Steckel, a young German virtuoso, will render one of the most beloved works of Antonin Dvořák; then the castle courtyard will resound with the tones of the spectacular Berlioz's symphony
Ludwig van Beethoven: Egmont Overture Op. 84
Antonín Dvořák: Concerto for cello and orchestra in B Minor Op. 104
Hector Berlioz: Fantastical Symphony Op. 14 ”An Episode in the Life of an Artist”

Julian Steckel – cello
Czech Sinfonietta
Conductor Radek Baborák

C 490 CZK • B 590 CZK • A 890 CZK
Book your seats for three shows in a row: Ticket Package No. 2

Number of intermissions: 1
Estimated end: 21.45 hrs