Celebrations of the 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II in Poděbrady

On May 7, an extraordinary concert by the Czech National Concert Band took place in the picturesque setting of the spa colonnade in Poděbrady. This performance was dedicated to the significant anniversary of 80 years since the end of World War II.

Under the baton of Chief Conductor Václav Blahunek, the orchestra presented a repertoire thematically referring to the period of the Second World War. The audience had the opportunity to hear not only instrumental pieces, but also vocal solos.

Violin soloist Vít Chudý shone with the main theme from the film Schindler’s List, composed by John Williams. He also performed The Story of Anne Frank by Austrian composer Otto Schwarz.

The concert’s vocal soloists were singers Marie Bílková and Jiří Škvára, who performed songs by Karel Hašler and Kmoch’s march Muziky, muziky.

The concert, organized by the town of Poděbrady, became a beautiful reminder of the importance of peace and freedom.