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Czech Republic

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Vocal

 

Musica Bohemica is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing music from the Baroque and Classical periods. The ensemble was founded in 1973 by Jaroslav Krček, a Czech composer, conductor, and musicologist. Krček was inspired to create Musica Bohemica after studying the music of the Czech Baroque composer Jan Dismas Zelenka. The ensemble's main members are a group of talented musicians who are dedicated to performing historically informed interpretations of Baroque and Classical music. The ensemble's core members include violinists Jana Semerádová and Václav Hudeček, cellist Petr Hejný, and harpsichordist and organist Jaroslav Tůma. Over the years, Musica Bohemica has performed at some of the world's most prestigious concert halls and festivals. The ensemble has also recorded numerous albums, many of which have received critical acclaim. One of the highlights of Musica Bohemica's career was their performance at the Prague Spring International Music Festival in 1985. The ensemble performed a program of music by Czech Baroque composers, including Jan Dismas Zelenka and Johann Joseph Fux. The performance was a huge success, and it helped to establish Musica Bohemica as one of the leading Baroque ensembles in Europe. Another notable performance by Musica Bohemica was their concert at the Salzburg Festival in 1991. The ensemble performed a program of music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, including his Symphony No. 40 in G minor and his Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor. The performance was praised for its energy and precision, and it helped to cement Musica Bohemica's reputation as a world-class ensemble. In addition to their performances, Musica Bohemica has also received numerous awards and accolades over the years. In 1993, the ensemble was awarded the Czech Music Council Prize for their contributions to the promotion of Czech music. In 2001, they received the prestigious Thalia Award, which is given to outstanding performers and artists in the Czech Republic. Today, Musica Bohemica continues to be one of the leading Baroque ensembles in Europe. The ensemble's dedication to historically informed performance practices and their commitment to promoting the music of Czech composers has earned them a loyal following of fans and critics alike.

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