Czech Dreams 2024
5th edition of project dedicated to presentation of Czech music
Under the patronage of Magdalena Kožená and Sir Simon Rattle
News
On Saturday, 16 November, the Stanisław Grochowiak Library in Lešno, West Poland, welcomed guests from the Moravian Highlands: the programme of the visit of the delegation from the partner town, which since last year has been Žďár nad Sázavou, included the opening of an exhibition of Bohuslav Reynek's works, poetically entitled "Lord of Mood". The opening was followed by a programme "Blood and Honey" by the renowned Jedlinský-Fischer Duo. Take a peek at the opening and the concert hall in our gallery! more
On 13 and 14 November, Czech Dreams stopped in Veszprém, Hungary, which is not only a member of the prestigious UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of music, but also a twin town of the North Bohemian town of Most. Our trip to the charming "town of queens", located near the largest Central European lake Balaton, brought great musical experiences as well as inspiring meetings and the foundations for new cooperation. more
Czech Dreams will colour November across Europe with a variety of musical experiences. We will visit Nijmegen in the Netherlands, Leszno in Wielkopolska, Košice in Eastern Slovakia and three cities of music belonging to the prestigious UNESCO Creative Cities Network, namely Veszprém in Hungary and Katowice and Bydgoszcz in Poland. The November ambassadors of the Czech Dreams are Duo Jedlinský-Fischer, Gankino Quintet and Duo Ardašev, a pair of concerts will feature the patron of the Czech Dreams Magdalena Kožená in a swing programme with Ondřej Havelka and his Melody Makers. more
Czech Dreams visited Poznań, one of the most beautiful Polish cities, famous for its magnificent Renaissance town hall, colourful Baroque houses on the Market Square and St. Martin's rolls "rogale świętomarcińskie", which even boast a UNESCO protected designation. Czech Dreams, however, head to the local library! more
What do Brno and Norrköping have in common? There's more than you might think! Thanks to the developed textile industry, both cities have had the same flattering nickname in the past: Brno used to be the Manchester of Moravia, Norrköping was the Manchester of Sweden. Today, both cities are members of the prestigious UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of music. With a concert by Brno musicians Ondřej Zámečník and Michal Cálik, Czech Dreams will join the 38th Norrköping Cultural Night, which starts today. more
From September 17 to 22, we are not just celebrating Czech music—we are coming to Lviv to spark new collaborations, deepen our bonds, and show our unwavering support for the Ukrainian people. Through the universal language of art and music, let's dream together! more