Program

Peter Dvorský 
and his guests – 
Montserrat Caballé

Montserrat Caballé – soprano
Peter Dvorský – tenor
Jaroslav Dvorský – tenor
Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic Orchestra 

conductor José Collado

Montserrat Caballé, perhaps the greatest contemporary opera singer, is one of the few artists able to blend opera with popular music. Her duet “Barcelona” with Freddie Mercury which remains emblematic of the 1992 Olympic games to this day captured the hearts of many. On 7 August you will have the unique opportunity
to see and hear this opera diva in her only performance in the Czech Republic. Do not miss this extraordinary experience! 

Ticket price: 3000–500 CZK*

Kantiléna – 
gem among the children choirs

Kantiléna, 
the choir of children and the youth 
at the Brno Philharmonic
Jakub Janšta – organ 
artistic director and choirmaster Jakub Klecker

Masterpieces that survived centuries will resound the ancient walls of St. Margaret Church and immerse us into pious and humble contemplation. Let us lift the veil of history and listen to Lasso’s, Palestrina’s and Mozart’s sacred music performed by one of our most illustrious children’s choirs. Kantiléna Brno earned many international laurels and performed with eminent artists and orchestras. Its conductor and artistic director Jakub Klecker guarantees the choir’s superb skill.

Ticket price: 200 CZK*

Aven bachtale – Be happy!
Ida Kelarova and Jazz famelija

Ida Kelarova – vocal
Desiderius Dužda – vocal, guitar
Roman Jánoška – violin
Ondrej Krajňák – piano
Tomáš Baroš – double bass
Marián Ševčík – percussion

In the words of Ida Kelarova, whose music combines Roma harmonies with Latin American rhythms and the sound of a jazz band, “... in today’s world it is important to be joyful. We do not need possessions or material goods for that. It is enough to realise that we live on this Earth together and it does not matter who and where we are. What matters is that we exist – here and now …
aven bachtale.” Add one big heart and the result is joy beyond description...

Ticket price: 250 CZK*

Paris, Paris ...

Radka Fišarová – vocal
Jana Bezpalcová – accordion
Vlastimil Bičík – piano
Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor Leoš Svárovský

The concert’s title does not leave any space for doubt – this will be an evening for the lovers of French chanson. Accompanied by Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra Olomouc led by Leoš Svárovský, Radka Fišarová will perform her favourite compositions, mostly chansons from the repertoire of Édith Piaf, Charles Aznavour and Mireille Mathieu. A tempting ambience of a summer evening in Paris!

Ticket price: 250 CZK*

Hana Škarková – soprano
Pavla Zbořilová – alto
Czech Philharmonic Choir Brno
Camerata Moravia
artistic director Vít Mužík
conductor and choirmaster Petr Fiala

“At the Cross her station keeping, stood the mournful Mother weeping, close to her son to the last.”  Thus opens the sequence Stabat mater. When Pergolesi, aged twenty-six, set it to music,
he knew he only had a few months to live. One of the most popular works of this Italian composer and of sacred music in general will be sung by the excellent Czech Philharmonic Choir Brno in the splendid acoustics of the Telč castle courtyard.  

Ticket price: 200 CZK *

Vivat Rossini!
Gioacchino Rossini:
The Barber of Seville
(most popular arias and scenes)

Count Almaviva – Róbert Remeselník
Bartolo – Marián Lukáč
Rosina – Michaela Várady 
Figaro – Ludovic Kendi 
Basilio – Ondrej Mráz 
Berta – Viera Hronská
orchestra and the male choir 
of the State Theatre Košice
choirmaster Šimon Marinčák

conductor Paolo Gatto

La gazza ladra 
design Jaroslav Štolba
realization Flash Barrandov SFX 
and their friends 


The last evening of the festival will make the sky above the Jaroměřice chateau dance with the lively rhythms of Rossini’s melodies which quite literally ask for a visual treatment. What is hidden in Rossini’s music will be shown not only by the Košice opera company, but also by the light magic of leading fireworks artists. We can look forward to a unique symbiosis of music, light effects and distinctive baroque architecture. And to conclude we prepared a sweet surprise which refers back to Rossini’s own gourmet taste.

Ticket price: 300 CZK *

Current discounts:
Children, students and concert-goer 60 years or more:
- opening concert on August 7, 2010 – discount 10%
- other concerts – discount 30%
Wheelchair-bound:
- special price for the opening concert on August 7, 2010: 300 CZK
- other concerts – discount 50%

Special discount:
till May 31, 2010  – discount 10%, from June 1 till June 30, 2010 – discount 5%

Current and special discounts can be combined.

Please note that all performances are subject to change or cancellation.