Praga Cantat



prof. Miroslav Kosler

prof. Miroslav Kosler
President Emeritus,
Founder of the Festival



Jakub Zicha

Jakub Zicha
Artistic Director of the Festival



Praga Cantat

32nd PRAGA CANTAT 2018

Choir Competition and Festival
with the prize Grand Prix

Prague, 1. – 4.11. 2018



Praga Cantat festival of which the 31st edition was held from 2nd to 5th November 2017 became one of the most important choir events in Prague. 878 choirs from 40 countries attended in the past 30 festival years. The total number of singers who have visited these Prague festivals is 32 998.

Praga Cantat festival is not an exclusive competition. Alongside the excellent choirs there are also choirs at the beginning of their development and those which want to match with the others and feel the beautiful atmosphere of the competition. The international and professional jury does not only judge the performances of the choirs but also gives valuable recommendations which may help the choir leaders with their following work.

We are looking forward to welcoming you as our guests!


Bedrich Plechac
director of Bohemia Festivals




Preliminary programme:

1.11. 2018 / Thursday

 

Arrival in Prague and meeting with your Czech guide, accomodation

19.00

Choir Directors and Vice-Presidents + 2 choir members will take part in welcome reception at the Old Town Hall
individual programme

2.11. 2018 / Friday

Group breakfast in the hotel

10.00

Official opening concert
at the National House Na Vinohradech, Prague 2
perfomed by famous Czech choir Cancioneta Praga
Time for lunch

14.00

Competition for choirs in all categories categories and performance of non-competitive choirs take place at the National House Competition continues until the evening

3.11. 2018 / Saturday

Group breakfast in the hotel

9.00

Guided city tour including visit of the Prague Castle (without entrance fees)
Time for lunch

14.00

Competition for GRAND PRIX

20.00

Closing ceremony + awards ceremony for choirs, after which the compulsory pieces are sung together, performance of the Grand Prix winner
Following the closing ceremonies, all choirs come together to enjoy a farewell evening of music and dance at the National House



4.11. 2018 / Sunday

Group breakfast in the hotel and check-out of the hotel
Departure



If you would like to extend your stay in Prague we can prepare a special program for you upon request.



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