International Festival in Piešťany

From June 13 to 15, the Czech National Concert Band took part in the international festival of wind orchestras in Piešťany, Slovakia. Within the festival, the ensemble performed two concerts, presenting primarily Czech music, but also including, for example, Philip Sparke’s composition Music for Festival.

Both concerts were conducted by Václav Blahunek, with guest conductor Jiří Pohnán also appearing. At the Sunday concert, trumpet soloist Michal Chmelař performed Ponte Vecchio by Japanese composer Satoshi Yagisawa.

The festival annually brings top-class wind ensembles from various countries to Piešťany and represents an important event for all lovers of wind music. Our thanks go to the city of Piešťany and to the Slovak Association of Wind Bands for their invitation.