PRAGA CANTAT 2012
Introduction
Each autumn, for 26 years, Prague plays host to an impressive choral competition and festival, attracting choirs from around the world. Your choir can choose to participate in the competition or just sing for experience and pleasure of viewers and yours. During your stay in this magical city your choir will be treated with the utmost care and attention. Date and place
The dates of Praga Cantat 2012 are 25th till 28th October 2012 (Thursday-Sunday). Praga Cantat 2012 takes place in Prague and the venue is the majestic Prague National House, a beautiful Neo-Renaissance building in the city centre. Participation
Praga Cantat 2012 is open to amateur choirs with no size or age limit. There is a subscription of participants towards the cost of the festival (see in below price chart). Festival organiser
The festival is organised by EVENTS BOHEMIA in close co-operation with Bohemia Ticket. Both companies are experienced organisers of musical and cultural festivals, events and travel. Festival programme overview
| Thursday, 25th October 2012 | ||
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Arrivals to Prague 18:30 Welcome reception for the choir leaders | ||
| Friday, 26th October 2012 | ||
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Breakfasts in hotels 10:00 Official opening concert by "Cancioneta Praga" 14:00-onwards Competition performances, public performances for non-competing choirs Evening free | ||
| Saturday, 27th October 2012 | ||
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Breakfasts in hotels Competition performances/Guided city tour of Prague Afternoon Competition for Grand Prix 2012 20:00 Evening Awards Ceremony followed by joint singing and music and dance | ||
| Sunday, 28th October 2012 | ||
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Departures after breakfast |
The following price chart displays your costs in participation in different hotel categories (for young choirs - up to 26 years special offer applies) :
| Hotel category | ** | *** | **** |
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| Rate per person in a twin room | EUR 150 | EUR 185 | EUR 204 |
| Single room supplement for three nights | EUR 39 | EUR 63 | EUR 96 |
- participation fee and festival materials
- three overnights in hotel of your choice
- three buffet breakfasts
- ticket to the opening concert
- halfday guided city tour
- services of local guide for all programme activities in English or German language
- welcome drink on the Awards evening
- Closing ceremony with the live music
Accommodation is in two or three-bedded rooms in 4*hotels and 3*hotels. Usual solution in 2* hotels is that two twin-bedded rooms share private facilities. Frequently used festival hotels are CPI hotels, Olympik hotels,
The price does not include transportation. Please note that we would be happy to arrange transportation to/from functions as per your requirements and also other programme items such as:- Extra performance in Prague churches or in Rest homes
- Trips outside Prague Karlstejn castle, Kutna Hora, Nelahozeves, Konopiste and other tours)
- Vltava river cruise
- Opera/concert visit
- other programme you may wish
Next step
Please fill in and dispatch the following preliminary booking form to make us aware of your interest. On receipt of the completed form we shall contact you with a detailed information pack and participation conditions. Looking forward to meet you in Prague in October 2012 !!!