Workshop 1

Baroque Apotheosis (From the Spanish War of the Giants, French Sailors to the Czech Coronation)

Choirmaster: Marek Štryncl

Johann Joseph Fux - Costanza e fortezza
Sebastián Durón (1660-1716) - Válka obrů, Pues al airado acento
Sebastián Durón (1660-1716) - Válka obrů, Bucentoro de plumas, Fuego
Marin Marais (1706) - Entrée de Matelot

The Baroque apotheosis cannot be without Spanish Baroque music, or rather a theatrical form unknown to us – ZARZUELA, which was inspired by folk music during the Baroque period. And not just any kind. At that time, Spain (thanks to its historical context) literally absorbed Arabic and American rhythms and a bit of foreign melodies into its music. Sacred music was not spared either. Therefore, we will embark on two compositions from the last Baroque Spanish zarzuela, The War of the Giants, written by Sebastián Durón. Next, we will stop at the French naval song Entrée de Matelot by Marin Marais from 1706. And we will end our journey through Europe with several “ballet” choruses from Johann Joseph Fux’s coronation and birthday opera Costanza e fortezza, which was performed in Prague in 1723. Most of them are shorter compositions of various natures.

If someone, in addition to singing, has a good level of playing a musical instrument (which already existed in the Baroque era - string instruments, flutes, oboe, etc.), they can bring it with them. And those who have a decent "rhythm" can come with some percussion instrument. It will definitely come in handy sometimes. Otherwise, you don't have to worry about the Spanish, French or Italian languages ??at all. Their old form is closer to Czech than it is today, and in addition, our primary concern will be the semantic and expressive concept of the proposed musical compositions.

Available seats in this workshop:
Soprano: 30 | Alto: 30 | Tenor: 20 | Bass: 20

Workshop 2

With playful women, both seriously and frivolously

Choirmaster: Jan Staněk

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi - Stabat Mater
Harry Warren, Mack Gordon - Chattanooga Choo Choo
Jules Styne, Sammy Cabn - It's been a long, long time

Dear ladies,
Stabat mater by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi is an extremely beautiful and profound piece.
Although the text is generally painful and tragic, some parts are light, almost dance-like in musical expression.
There is suffering in them, but also reconciliation and faith in the meaning of sacrifice.
I hope that we will manage to get as deep as possible from the black dots to the core of this beautiful music.
That will be on Saturday.
And so that we don't "go crazy" about it, we will cut two popular jazz songs at the concert on Sunday.
In them, we will not strive for any discovery of spiritual truth, we will just have fun together.
I look forward to making music with you.
Honza Staněk

Available seats in this workshop:
Soprano 1: 25 | Soprano 2: 25 | Alto 1: 25 | Alto 2: 25

Workshop 3

Alou, vivat, we will sing... or the musical world of Mirek Raichl

Choirmaster: Silvie Langrová

Miroslav Raichl: Milování bez vídání
Miroslav Raichl: Nepodařený den
upravil Miroslav Raichl: Chodský den
upravil Miroslav Raichl: Už se fašang kráci
upravil Miroslav Raichl: Škoda ťa, synečku
anonym, arr. Miroslav Raichl: Tři staročeské kantilény
Jaroslav Ježek, arr. Miroslav Raichl: Vousatý svět
Jaroslav Ježek, arr. Miroslav Raichl: Nikdy nic nikdo nemá míti za definitivní

Alou vivat, we will sing the way Mirek Raichl liked it, a composer whose birth will be 95 years this year and who needs no introduction to Czech choir singers.
Together we will "settle down" from folk songs and madrigals to arrangements of jazz great Jaroslav Ježek, which Raichl wrote for the Heuréka and ReBelcanto ensembles.
I believe that we will not experience a single Bad Day when encountering Raichl's music...
PS: pack loose clothes, maybe there will be dancing ????

Available seats in this workshop:
Soprano: 30 | Alto: 30 | Tenor: 20 | Bass: 20

Workshop 4

Laudes

Choirmaster: Patrik Buchta

Vladimír Maňas - Confitemini Domino
Vytautas Miškinis - Ubi caritas et amor
Knut Nystedt - Peace I eeave with you
Zdeněk Král - Laudate Dominum
Petr Koronthály - Jubilate coeli
Steve Dobrogosz - Kyrie

Accept the invitation to a music studio focused on spiritual choral compositions by contemporary domestic and foreign authors. The main motif is praise - the texts set to music radiate joy and aim to glorify God. For balance and variety, the program also includes compositions of a penitential and supplicatory nature, which give the repertoire a broader emotional dimension. I look forward to meeting you! Patrik

Available seats in this workshop:
Soprano: 30 | Alto: 30 | Tenor: 20 | Bass: 20

Workshop 5

music from the island of Ireland

Choirmaster: Keith Acheson

We'll update as soon as we know...

In this atelier we will cover music from the island of Ireland, ranging from the medieval period through to composers living today.
The music will be mainly in four parts (plus some divisi) and will also include some contemporary arrangements of well known Irish folk songs such as Danny Boy, The Parting Glass and The Wild Rover.

Available seats in this workshop:
Soprano: 30 | Alto: 30 | Tenor: 20 | Bass: 20

Workshop 6

A graceful ride from spirituals to oldies to pop!

Choirmaster: Lucie Freiberg

spiritual, arr. Moses Hogan - Wade in the water
Loreena McKennitt, arr. Joh Washburn - Tango to Evora
arr. Anna Cederberg-Orreteg - Raindrops keep fallin´ down my head
Z. Navarová, arr. David Vaňáč - Andělská
arr. Roger Emerson  - We´ll meet again

In this studio, we will embark on a musical journey full of diverse styles and emotions.

We will begin our journey with a spiritual full of energy and hope, with distinctive rhythms and varied dynamics. Then, with cymbals and gentle hand clapping, we will sail through the waves of a sensual and mysterious tango melody. Along the way, a few raindrops may fall on us. However, the rain will be fresh and joyful!

We will find rest with a charming melody with poetic lyrics by Zuzana Navarová, in a fresh and previously unperformed arrangement.

We will then arrive at our destination in an optimistic mood and with wonderful travel experiences!

If you are looking for well-being and adrenaline, you have come to the right place! I look forward to seeing you!

Available seats in this workshop:
Soprano: 30 | Alto: 30 | Tenor: 20 | Bass: 20