Welcome on web site of St. Wenceslas Festivities, International Festival of Sacred Arts. As we have for the past 17 years, we again bring you traditional music events, but with new faces and great places! Cross the borders of classical music, with brand new performances of world known artists and conductors in the very unique location Old Prague can offer. Even with all the new aspects the traditional base prevails: all eight concerts as well as the surrounding performances and actions will touch spiritual side of everyone present.

We are looking forward to enjoy this experience with you.


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MUSIC FOR THE KINGS OF ENGLAND

John Bowley

thursday, sept 17

John Bowley

English tenor and conductor presents masterpieces of Anglican baroque music composed at the occasion of royal ceremonies during the 17th and 18th centuries.

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ORTHODOX MUSIC OF GEORGIA

Lashari Ensemble

sunday, sept 20

Folklorní soubor Lashari

Phenomenal male choir from distant Georgia comes to perform orthodox chants together with their popular version, accompanied by traditional Georgian instruments.

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SPIRITUALS

Golden Gate Quartet

tuesday, sept 22

Golden Gate Quartet

For the first time in Prague, this group of legendary gospel voices performs their unique “Jubilee Quartet” style of vocals. Golden Gate Quartet was inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1998.

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WORLD PREMIERE

Elli Jaffe

wednesday, sept 23

Elli Jaffe

Noted Israeli conductor and composer presents his new oratorium in remarkable contradiction to the Jewish Baroque music.

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