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MIKALOJUS KONSTANTINAS ČIURLIONIS / FRANTIŠEK CHALOUPKA: MY JOURNEY MIKALOJUS KONSTANTINAS ČIURLIONIS compositions for à cappella choir (František Chaloupka: intermezzo for clarinet and piano): Aš prašiau Dievą (I prayed to God) VL 30, VL 30a Anoj pusėj Nemuno (On the other bank of the Nemunas) VL 27 Šėriau žirgelė (I fed the horses) VL 68, VL 68a Ant kalno gluosnys (On the willow hill) VL 27b Lakštangėlė (Nightingale) VL 43 Beauštanti aušrelė (Dawn) VL 31 Kelk, dukrele (Get up, little daughter) VL 42 Bėkit, bareliai (Run, little furrows) VL 32 Kas bernelio pamįslyta (What was in the young man's mind) VL 41 Dainų dainelė (Song of Songs) VL 33 Oi giria, giria (Hey, forest, forest) VL 52, VL 53 MIKALOJUS KONSTANTINAS ČIURLIONIS compositions for solo piano (František Chaloupka: intermezzo for solo clarinet): Oi giria, giria (Hey, forest, forest) VL 276 Jūra (Sea) VL 317 Sefaa Esec Variations VL 258 Fuga in B flat minor VL 345 Prelude in F sharp major “Angelus Domini” VL 184 FRANTIŠEK CHALOUPKA opera-oratorio for clarinet, piano, soloists and choir, composition commissioned by the festival, world premiere I 25′ Anna Paulová clarinet Miroslav Beinhauer piano Aidija Chamber Choir Choirmaster Romualdas Gražinis Dramaturgy of the project Vítězslav Mikeš and František Chaloupka The concert will take place without a break.

the story of saving 669 children's lives, world premiere

"Anything that is not absolutely impossible can be achieved if one is fully focused on it and is determined to do it." (Nicholas Winton) In 1938, Nicholas Winton was a young, not even thirty-year-old, successful man working in finance and living a life appropriate to his age. In December of that year, Nicholas was going on holiday to the Swiss Alps, but his friend Martin Blake, a member of the British Committee for Refugees from Czechoslovakia, asked him to come and see Prague instead of skiing.

A rap musical by DF students based on songs from the album of the same name by the Shizzle Orchestra group.

A musical ensemble composed of young musicians with a passion for live playing and improvisation. Under the leadership of bandleader Mojmír Bártek, they perform in the rhythm of jazz, swing, Latin and jazz rock.

Ukulele Orchestra jako Brno invites you to an evening full of ukulele fun! This time we will welcome special guests who have played with us in the past to the stage, and for the first time we will also play new songs from the upcoming CD. Our original ukulele versions of hits from bands such as Queen, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, and many others await you. New songs, guests and an unforgettable evening full of ukulele, just like Ukulele Orchestra jako Brno can do it!

JOLLY ROX was formed in 2005 in Florence under the leadership of frontman Joey Zalla. They soon began touring throughout Italy and released several demos, while also appearing as an opening act for well-known foreign bands. In 2009, they released their debut album Welcome To My Twisted Room, followed in 2013 by the EP Jack And The Magic Bean, which brought them success on radio in Europe, the USA and South America. In 2017, they released another EP Dreamers’ Paradise and toured in Italy, Germany and Russia. The arrival of drummer Joe La Grotta in 2018 strengthened the band technically. In 2020, they focused on new electronic sounds thanks to their collaboration with producer Lorenzo Pisco. 2023 marked a new beginning - bassist Captain Keep joined and the band acquired a new manager, Erika Falcone, who helped with the reorganization and presentation. With a new lineup and the support of Rock My Life PR, Jolly Rox are ready for a new stage - with fresh singles, videos and live concerts.

the story of saving 669 children's lives, world premiere

"Anything that is not absolutely impossible can be achieved if one is fully focused on it and is determined to do it." (Nicholas Winton) In 1938, Nicholas Winton was a young, not even thirty-year-old, successful man working in finance and living a life appropriate to his age. In December of that year, Nicholas was going on holiday to the Swiss Alps, but his friend Martin Blake, a member of the British Committee for Refugees from Czechoslovakia, asked him to come and see Prague instead of skiing.

A rap musical by DF students based on songs from the album of the same name by the Shizzle Orchestra group.

One of the main stars of the autumn part of JazzFestBrno, he has been one of the most important jazz instrumentalists, producers and composers since the 1980s. He has also been entrusted with the care of such personalities as trumpeter Miles Davis and singer Luther Vandross.

Skyva is a Slovak musician, songwriter, singer and pianist.

Jazz & Glamour will offer you an unforgettable experience where classic jazz meets a touch of cabaret charm. The main attraction of the evening will be a performance by the Jazz Ladies accompanied by a live jazz band, whose melodies will transport you back to the golden era of jazz. The entire evening will be complemented by the breathtaking dancers Las Pecadoras, who will enchant you not only with their dance. Look forward to comfort and elegance in the company of beautiful melodies and rhythms. Delicious drinks and other snacks will be on offer, which will perfectly complement your evening. Discover the magic of jazz glamour at Cabaret des Péchés and let yourself be carried away by the atmosphere that will remind you of the times of classic cabaret and jazz salons.

ONDŘEJ KYAS / KATEŘINA KŘIVÁNKOVÁ Under the Sea, ballet based on the fairy tale The Little Mermaid by H. Ch. Andersen, commissioned by the festival, in cooperation with ZUŠ Veveří, world premiere music by Ondřej Kyas libretto, dramaturgy by Kateřina Křivánková choreography and direction by Gabriela Hrabalová scene and costumes by Tereza Jančová performed by students of ZUŠ Veveří conductor Jan Bělohlávek “The idea of choreographer Gabriela Hrabalová to translate the story of The Little Mermaid into a ballet form appealed to me very much – also because this Andersen fairy tale is often reduced to just an image of naive love, although in reality it carries deep existential motifs that resonate even today.

ONDŘEJ KYAS / KATEŘINA KŘIVÁNKOVÁ Under the Sea, ballet based on the fairy tale The Little Mermaid by H. Ch. Andersen, commissioned by the festival, in cooperation with ZUŠ Veveří, world premiere music by Ondřej Kyas libretto, dramaturgy by Kateřina Křivánková choreography and direction by Gabriela Hrabalová scene and costumes by Tereza Jančová performed by students of ZUŠ Veveří conductor Jan Bělohlávek “The idea of choreographer Gabriela Hrabalová to translate the story of The Little Mermaid into a ballet form appealed to me very much – also because this Andersen fairy tale is often reduced to just an image of naive love, although in reality it carries deep existential motifs that resonate even today.

The band BELLY ERROR has been announced. The others will be announced.

ULLMANN The Broken Jug, Overture KOPPEL Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra No. 3 ROSSINI Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra JANÁČEK Taras Bulba Lenka Titzová marimba Teresa Bínová bassoon Janáček Academic Orchestra conductor Jakub Klecker

the story of saving 669 children's lives, world premiere

"Anything that is not absolutely impossible can be achieved if one is fully focused on it and is determined to do it." (Nicholas Winton) In 1938, Nicholas Winton was a young, not even thirty-year-old, successful man working in finance and living a life appropriate to his age. In December of that year, Nicholas was going on holiday to the Swiss Alps, but his friend Martin Blake, a member of the British Committee for Refugees from Czechoslovakia, asked him to come and see Prague instead of skiing.

When the musicians from ABBA WORLD Revival meet on one stage with top philharmonic instrumentalists, the result is an unforgettable musical and visual show called "ABBA WORLD Revival meets Classic". All the legendary hits of the phenomenal Swedish group ABBA will be performed, such as: Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Fernando, Chiquitita, Mamma Mia or Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! and others. The songs are played almost indistinguishable from the original and exclusively complemented by unique symphonic arrangements. The sound is 100% live, without playbacks or half-playbacks. You can look forward to replicas of the original costumes and choreographies. Come against the tide of musical time to the world of the phenomenon called ABBA and enjoy an unforgettable show!

The third and final part of the multimedia installation series dedicated to the 130th anniversary of the birth of architect Bohuslav Fuchs. Experimental jazz: Sylvia Bruckner Yoram Rosilio Valentin Duit Radim Hanousek Vladimír Burian - lighting design Marek Krajňák - sound installations Masaryk's student residence The composition of the masses of the free-standing building in the greenery is based on the contrast of two blocks, which form the wings of the building connected by a narrow connecting tract. The main facade is dominated by a distinctive entrance awning under the empty facade of the raised mass of the dance hall. Both wings of the building had different functional content: the horizontally placed entrance block with large windows in the facade served as a multifunctional background for students, the second vertically designed multi-storey wing with balconies was intended for dormitory rooms. (source: BAM)

The Dubliners were an Irish folk band formed in Dublin in 1962. They focused on folk and popular Irish songs. Over the course of almost fifty years of existence, they became famous all over the world and had a number of members.

JANÁČEK Taras Bulba moderator Kateřina Jírová Janáček Academic Orchestra conductor Dominik Pernica

the story of saving 669 children's lives, world premiere

"Anything that is not absolutely impossible can be achieved if one is fully focused on it and is determined to do it." (Nicholas Winton) In 1938, Nicholas Winton was a young, not even thirty-year-old, successful man working in finance and living a life appropriate to his age. In December of that year, Nicholas was going on holiday to the Swiss Alps, but his friend Martin Blake, a member of the British Committee for Refugees from Czechoslovakia, asked him to come and see Prague instead of skiing.

A concert commemorating the life and work of one of the Czech kings of melody, Karel Svoboda. The evening will feature popular, musical and film melodies by the master in original arrangements, instrumental and a capella arrangements. The sensitive interpretation of the master's work was provided by his long-time colleague, pupil and court arranger Jiří Škorpík (4TET) and an orchestra of soloists in his original staging. The alternations will include: Petr Kolář, Olga Lounová, Lenka Nová, Dušan Kollár (4TET), Ladislav Korbel, Karolina Otevřelová, Lukáš Janota, Vendula Příhodová, Peter Strenáčik, Markéta Amerighi, Gabriela Vermelho and others… The concert will be accompanied by actor and presenter Dalibor Gondík.

Anton Bruckner: Spiritual Motets (selection) Leonard Bernstein: Chichester Psalms Antonín Dvořák: Te Deum Eliška Minářová soprano Jozef Benci bass Czech Philharmonic Choir Brno Choirmaster Petr Fiala Pilsen Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor Chuhei Iwasaki

Hana and Petr Ulrych, as the protagonists of the Javory and Javory beat teams, have been active on our music scene for decades. What they sing and play has gradually crystallized into a unique musical genre that experts call "Moravian world music". The Ulrychs were the first pioneers of creatively following Moravian folklore. Their songs contain elements of folk songs and big beat, which they started with. They also contain references to Petr's film and theater music. Together with Hana's extraordinary singing quality, they offer listeners the culmination of their original musical journey.

SHOSTAKOVICH Antiformalistic Paradise SHOSTAKOVICH String Quartet No. 8 students and teachers of JAMU A stage concert in which students and teachers of JAMU will perform Shostakovich's sarcastic anti-regime pun Antiformalistic Paradise for soloists, choir and piano, as well as the String Quartet No. 8 in an arrangement.

the story of saving 669 children's lives, world premiere

"Anything that is not absolutely impossible can be achieved if one is fully focused on it and is determined to do it." (Nicholas Winton) In 1938, Nicholas Winton was a young, not even thirty-year-old, successful man working in finance and living a life appropriate to his age. In December of that year, Nicholas was going on holiday to the Swiss Alps, but his friend Martin Blake, a member of the British Committee for Refugees from Czechoslovakia, asked him to come and see Prague instead of skiing.

the story of saving 669 children's lives, world premiere

"Anything that is not absolutely impossible can be achieved if one is fully focused on it and is determined to do it." (Nicholas Winton) In 1938, Nicholas Winton was a young, not even thirty-year-old, successful man working in finance and living a life appropriate to his age. In December of that year, Nicholas was going on holiday to the Swiss Alps, but his friend Martin Blake, a member of the British Committee for Refugees from Czechoslovakia, asked him to come and see Prague instead of skiing.

After the successful production of Handel's Alcina, the top orchestra Collegium 1704, conducted by Václav Luks, returns to the Brno Theatre to explore the beauties of Mozart's music and his opera, which enjoys unwavering popularity all over the world, together with director Jiří Heřman. And it's no wonder, because The Marriage of Figaro, in addition to brilliant and sparkling music that will sweep you away with its unceasing flow similar to a mountain stream, also boasts an almost dramatic libretto. And how could it not, when the basis for Da Ponte was the play of the same name by the outstanding French playwright Pierre de Beaumarchais.

A joint project of students of JAMU, HAMU and VŠMU, which will introduce a new generation of composers. The audience will have the opportunity to hear completely new works created especially for this evening. performed by students of JAMU

the story of saving 669 children's lives, world premiere

"Anything that is not absolutely impossible can be achieved if one is fully focused on it and is determined to do it." (Nicholas Winton) In 1938, Nicholas Winton was a young, not even thirty-year-old, successful man working in finance and living a life appropriate to his age. In December of that year, Nicholas was going on holiday to the Swiss Alps, but his friend Martin Blake, a member of the British Committee for Refugees from Czechoslovakia, asked him to come and see Prague instead of skiing.

World-renowned crossover pianist MAKSIM will perform on stage at Brno's Sono Music Club for an evening full of music, emotion and energy - the concert will take place as part of his internationally acclaimed Segmenti World Tour. The tour introduces his twelfth studio album Segmenti, which offers a bold and genre-defying collection of songs in which MAKSIM reinterprets works by Chopin, Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky, while also delivering impressive versions of legendary hits by ABBA and Queen. MAKSIM combines classical technique with cinematic drama and modern energy and continues to push the boundaries of piano performance. With over 5 million albums sold worldwide and a career crowned with numerous gold and platinum records, MAKSIM delivers a show that will thrill his loyal and new fans. In addition to the new repertoire, visitors to Brno can also look forward to breathtaking performances of his favorite songs such as Exodus, Game of Thrones and Pirates of the Caribbean.

the story of saving 669 children's lives, world premiere

"Anything that is not absolutely impossible can be achieved if one is fully focused on it and is determined to do it." (Nicholas Winton) In 1938, Nicholas Winton was a young, not even thirty-year-old, successful man working in finance and living a life appropriate to his age. In December of that year, Nicholas was going on holiday to the Swiss Alps, but his friend Martin Blake, a member of the British Committee for Refugees from Czechoslovakia, asked him to come and see Prague instead of skiing.

Lynyrd Skynyrd Revival is a tribute band from Brno, specializing in authentic reproduction of Lynyrd Skynyrd's southern rock. On Bandzone.cz, the band presents hits such as Sweet Home Alabama, Free Bird or Travellin' Man, while offering up to three-guitar renditions of the collapsible guitar harmony typical of the original. The official Lynyrd Skynyrd Czech Tribute Band has performed at festivals such as Večer legend in Brno, along with foreign tribute bands AC/DC, Led Zeppelin or ZZ Top. They are described as a live "electrifying" interpretation of southern rock, including a three-guitar sound that faithfully reproduces classic Lynyrd Skynyrd riffs and solos.

the story of saving 669 children's lives, world premiere

"Anything that is not absolutely impossible can be achieved if one is fully focused on it and is determined to do it." (Nicholas Winton) In 1938, Nicholas Winton was a young, not even thirty-year-old, successful man working in finance and living a life appropriate to his age. In December of that year, Nicholas was going on holiday to the Swiss Alps, but his friend Martin Blake, a member of the British Committee for Refugees from Czechoslovakia, asked him to come and see Prague instead of skiing.

The SoundChain International Composition Competition is a one-round composition competition for composers under the age of 40 for new multi-channel and stereo electroacoustic compositions. The competition is held every two years.

The aim of the competition is to encourage the creation and development of new innovative acousmatic compositions and to inspire young composers by creating related professional publications reflecting on newly created works and their technical and aesthetic character, and by continuously exploring this dynamically developing compositional field.

the story of saving 669 children's lives, world premiere

"Anything that is not absolutely impossible can be achieved if one is fully focused on it and is determined to do it." (Nicholas Winton) In 1938, Nicholas Winton was a young, not even thirty-year-old, successful man working in finance and living a life appropriate to his age. In December of that year, Nicholas was going on holiday to the Swiss Alps, but his friend Martin Blake, a member of the British Committee for Refugees from Czechoslovakia, asked him to come and see Prague instead of skiing.

Symphonity is a Czech band originally from Brno with a Swedish singer and over the past five years, despite the forced Covid break, they have played 4 foreign tours – 3 European and one across the British Isles. In addition, they have, for example, a headliner position, i.e. the main band, at a metal festival in Birmingham, England. Despite this, not much is known or written about it in our country, we can only guess why this is the case. In any case, it looks like we can start to be proud that even Czech, or rather Moravian, musicians can stand up to foreign competition.

The personality and work of Franz Kafka have inspired and provoked the expression of creators of many artistic genres, literary scholars and experts, as well as the general reading public, not only in the period of increased interest around the centenary of the writer's death. His work has gained immense popularity and recognition, and his stories, full of absurdity and existential questions, have influenced modern literature and film. Kafka is today considered one of the most important writers of the 20th century, and his work and life remain a source of inspiration and exploration for generations of readers, literary critics and artists across genres.

No Barriers is a Czech-Bosnian band moving between the genres of rock, blues, funk and jazz. The repertoire includes both their own songs and cover versions of famous world performers, all in a special acoustic-electric presentation. No Barriers - this is an original and exciting concept of music without genre boundaries. Band members: Salih HadziabdićVocals, acoustic guitarA musician from Bosnia and Herzegovina who has been active for almost three decades and currently works in Olomouc. A member of the bands Granf and Unplugged Plug from Bosnia and Herzegovina, he is better known to the Olomouc audience from his joint acoustic projects with Karel "Kája" Škubala.In addition, he also works as a member of the virtual band Sindrom Epik. Karel ŠkubalaGuitarist playing both electric and acoustic guitars. He has been attached to guitars since childhood, first while studying acoustic guitar and not long after, also electric.

One of three exclusive concerts this year! The band Hodiny is organizing it on the occasion of the release of the new single "Jen řekni" from the upcoming album. Hodiny is one of the mainstays of the Czech pop scene - they regularly score points in the radio charts and are not absent from leading festivals or solo concerts. They have collaborated with stars such as Lucie Bílá, and have shared the stage with Marek Ztraceny or the group Kryštof. Their hits Dívej, Stmívání or Souhvězdí have long been on the most prestigious IFPI listening charts.

The legendary EVIL CONDUCT is coming back to Brno
The bands playing with them:
- Pilsner Oiquell 
- S.A.S. 
- Stopif 
Save the date, pre-sale info coming soon!!
Punks and skins united, no politics!!