International Conductors

James Litton
U.S.A.

Diane Loomer
Canada

Robert Sund
Sweden

Jaroslav Krček
Czech Republic

 

2^nd International Boys and Men's Choral Festival
ABOUT HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ
 

The history of the city has been very long, its beginning dates back to year 1225. It was recorded at that time as a royal fortress town. It had already become the centre of East Bohemia in the Middle Ages. It did not loose its importance in any of the following historical periods, for example during the Hussite movement, later as the Bishop’s seat, as a military fortress (the battle at Chlum in 1866) etc. Its unique collection of historical sights and structures consists of gothic, rennaisance and baroque monuments. The city also takes pride in its modern architecture monuments from the 20th century. The masterpieces of such architects as Gocar or Kotera and others contributed greatly to gaining the title The Salon of the Republic.
 

 

Hradec Králové is a natural regional metropolis, a traffic junction, a seat of many authorities, state institutions, banks and industrial enterprises. It is also a seat of universities and often becomes a venue of professional conventions and symposiums. Many important cultural institutes operate here, e.g. Klicpera's Theatre, the Drak Theatre, the Gallery of Modern Art, the Hradec Králové Philharmonic Orchestra, the Museum of Eastern Bohemia - etc. The city became famous also due to its plentiful musical festivals with international participation. Hradec Králové is not only a city of congress tourism, but also a starting point of interesting routes following historical sights or natural beauties in the vicinity. To make the most of one's free time, all-year round programmes of significant events are organised under the heading of REGINA . Today's development of the city thus deliberately follows in the footsteps of its grand tradition.
 

Hradec Králové is a cultural metropolis of Eastern Bohemia . It is a seat of outstanding professional performing ensembles, but it can also boast a number of other ensembles. Choral singing is a phenomenon of Hradec Králové (Boni pueri), as well as high-quality ballroom dancing, and a renowned student theatre - Jesličky.
 

Presentation about the city with pictures and movies: http://www.hradeckralove.org/cdhk/en.html