The International Music Festival Český Krumlov is the longest-running summer music festival in the Czech Republic. Offering a wide spectrum of musical genres performed by renowned Czech and international artists, the Festival is held every July and August in the charming UNESCO world heritage town of Český Krumlov.
As the largest cultural event in Southern Bohemia, its importance reaches far beyond regional borders. With traditional patronage of the President of the Czech Republic and other international dignitaries, The International Music Festival Český Krumlov is a member of the Association of Music Festivals, Czech Republic.
In July 2010, the 19th International Music Festival Český Krumlov presented a series of concerts that ranged from baroque, classical, and romantic, to jazz and famous musicals. The series also featured three symphonic orchestras, twelve chamber orchestras and ensembles, a traditional opera at the Revolving Auditorium, and more than twenty world-renown international artists.
The biggest stars of the 19th year included tenor José Cura, violinists Gidon Kremer and Vadim Gluzman, jazz trumpeter James Morrison, and musical singers from Broadway.
