Tradition of the International Music Festival Český Krumlov dates back to 1992. Thanks to its revelatory dramaturgy as well as participation of renowned performers the festival earned the prominent position among the festivals of classical music and became permanent element of the European calendar of music events. The names of artists who took part in the festival say much more: for example soprano Renée Fleming, mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča, tenors Jonas Kaufmann or José Cura, baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky, and – in particular – legend of the opera world – Plácido Domingo.
IMF Český Krumlov provides impressive summer choice of world musical culture and its latest trends, with the broad scale of music ranging from the 15th to 21st century. The festival is held during three weeks in July and August; its genres encompass classical music, jazz, folklore, musicals, opera, crossover, etc. This event presents eminent domestic and international artists and every year it brings opportunities for young talented musicians.
Photo: Libor Sváček
IMF Český Krumlov is held in unique indoor and outdoor areas of the State Castle and Chateau Český Krumlov as well as in other venues of the city of unique genius loci, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The festival audience involves numerous local as well international spectators, political representatives, members of the diplomatic corps and prominent figures of cultural and economic sphere.
IMF Český Krumlov is a member of the Czech Association of Music Festivals and also received EFFE 2015-2016 label (Europe for Festivals, Festivals for Europe) initiated by the European Festivals Association. This is a new European platform intended for professionals and for the public that interconnects the most important European festivals of different genres. This label is awarded by international jury based on stringent criteria that evaluate the artistic level, social benefits and importance of the festival on global level.
Photo: Libor Sváček
Festival is organised by Auviex, s. r. o. together with association Mezinárodní hudební festival Český Krumlov, z. s. and National Heritage Institute, section České Budějovice.
CONTACTS
Organiser: Auviex, s.r.o.
Address: Perlitová 1820, 140 00 Prague 4, Czech republic
Phone: +420 241 445 404
E-mail: auviex@auviex.cz
https://www.festivalkrumlov.cz/en