Dvořák's Olomouc International Music Festival

The first mention of the festival dates back to 1946 and is connected with the name of the Moravian Philharmonic conductor Dalibor Doubek. Although his great dream was not implemented until 1950, it is clear that he could be called the father of this important cultural event. From the very beginning, the festival was built on close dramaturgical cooperation with the Prague Spring Festival Committee and from 1957 onwards, the audience could look forward to their Olomouc Spring Festival every year. The festival operated under this name for more than four decades. In 2002, it was renamed Dvořák’s Olomouc in recognition of the long concert tradition of performing the composer’s works. For more than 60 years now, the citizens of Olomouc and music lovers from far and wide have been able to meet prominent figures of extraordinary artistic significance. Over the years, the festival has featured names such as Igor Oistrakh, Mstislav Rostropovich, Gidon Kremer, Ivan Moravec, Jiří Bělohlávek, Eva Urbanová, Peter Dvorský, Mischa Maisky, José Cura and many other important personalities of world music have been presented.

More information about current eddition to the festival can be found on the website dvorakovaolomouc.cz.