Events in
Český Krumlov in 2008
Český Krumlov has a number of cultural events
throughout the year including music festivals, film festivals and
holiday markets. Two major events are listed below. You
can find many more events listed on the official Český
Krumlov website.
The atmosphere of the Renaissance celebrations
spreads throughout the entire historical center. Sounds of medieval
music resonate can be heard in the center of town and its
narrow lanes are filled with various conjurers and swordsmen. Stalls
are set up and the packed tavern on the main square emanates
singing as well as a delicious smell of roasted meat. Český Krumlov
has been transformed into a living history festival.
The festival, which takes place each year
at the end of end of June and beginning of July, opens
the local music season It is the longest running classic
music festival in Český Krumlov.
Eight different venues
will resonate this year with the sound of opera and symphony,
chamber music, vocals and recitals, with room for jazz, musicals
and music and food from European culture, this time concentrating
on Greece. Top Czech and international musicians will play
twenty-four concerts in this year’s festival. |
