10.–29. 7. 2026

Amid the breathtaking scenery of the Mašovice Quarry, the Moravia Brass Band will perform directly on the surface of the water. This special concert celebrates the anniversary of the town of Znojmo, whose history has always been closely intertwined with water — ever since the Dyje River began flowing through it centuries ago.

For this occasion, the tranquil waters will come alive with the sound of the most acclaimed brass ensemble in the Czech Republic, creating a one-of-a-kind musical experience that connects nature, history, and celebration.

A vibrant musical journey uniting Western and Eastern musical traditions. This concert weaves the European Baroque style together with the rich tapestry of oriental melodies and rhythms known from the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Balkans. Performed by mezzo-soprano Maya Amir and the eight-member ensemble Avventura Barroca, the program ranges from Monteverdi to Vivaldi, alongside traditional Sephardic and Arabic songs, Ottoman court music, and various folk motifs.

The Church of St. Michael is located in the area of the former Jewish quarter, which once stretched mainly along Veselá Street and formed an important part of Znojmo. Its history is closely tied to the Jewish community that lived here for centuries. The concert thus becomes a tribute and a remembrance of the Jewish inhabitants of Znojmo, who throughout the city’s history endured repeated injustices and hardships.

In 1735, Jean-Philippe Rameau unveiled in Paris a work that profoundly redefined the concept of opera. Les Indes galantes is not a tale of a single hero or a linear plot, but rather a dazzling Baroque kaleidoscope in which four contrasting tableaux unfold — visions of Turkey, Persia, Peru, and North America as imagined through the lens of 18th-century exoticism. What unites these scenes is a single, timeless idea: love as a force that transcends cultural boundaries and reconciles human difference. Set to a libretto by Louis Fuzelier, the opera premiered on August 23, 1735, at the Palais-Royal Theatre in Paris. Now, this masterpiece returns in an authentic interpretation on period instruments, featuring an exceptional ensemble of soloists.

Painting by Bernardo Bellotto (1720–1780): Le Turc généreux, a ballet from Rameau’s Les Indes galantes, exhibited at the Burgtheater in Vienna.

The charismatic violinist Pavel Šporcl, renowned not only for his mastery and unmistakable tone but also for his ability to bring classical music to a wide audience, is one of the most prominent figures on the Czech music scene and has long set the artistic direction of the festival.

He will be joined on stage by Inna Faliks, an internationally acclaimed pianist prized for her technical brilliance, profound expression, and programmatic boldness. Faliks regularly performs on prestigious stages around the world and devotes herself to both the classical repertoire and contemporary music, which she actively supports.