BONI PUERI / News

Projection of Boni Pueri�s document about their tour in South Korea and preview of exposition

Sat, 11 Feb 12 00:00:00 +0100

Singers themselves have documented their 3rd Korean tour and now you can see their successes in Asia with them, with their parents or friends. 3rd public projection and preview of exposition will take place in �Artkino Centr�l� in Hradec Kr�lov� on Wednesday 29th of Februrary 2012 at 5.30pm. Ceremonial meeting with the participation of members of Parliament, representatives of Hradec Kr�lov� and representatives of Kr�lovehradeck� and Pardubick� region will be accompanied by performance of preparatory groups Pueri Novi, Bonifantes and concert groups Boni Pueri.

Boni Pueri were recording in �Kav�� Hory� ateliers

Tue, 07 Feb 12 00:00:00 +0100

On Tuesday 7th February, the close concert group of Czech boys� choir Boni Pueri participated on shooting of new talk show TV Prima called �Mirror of your Life.� This show will be hosted by Ji�ina Bohdalov� and as a guest performed this time Czech singer Lucie B�l�, who is also the patroness of �good boys.� Lucie B�l� received composition �Nella Fantasia� by Ennia Morricone interpreted by soloist Vladislav Du�ek as a gift for several years� cooperation. This composition was adjusted by Vladim�r Popelka only for Boni Pueri.

> See photos from shooting

Managing director of TV Nova Jan Andru�ko accepted in television directo

Fri, 03 Feb 12 00:00:00 +0100

Managing director of TV Nova Jan Andru�ko accepted in television director of Czech boys� choir Boni Pueri Pavel Hor�k, production manager Jaroslav �lais and singer Jakub L�tr. Main hosts became beautiful presenters of TV News Ren�ta Czadernov� and Kristina Kloubkov�. On the discussion in TV�s backstage also participated editors Karel Vo��ek, Mark�ta Fialov� and V�clav Tittelbach. Jakub tried hosting of TV news, met a lot of TV stars, visited stage disrection, wardrobe department Boni Pueri accepted personal invitation from TV NOVA�s managing director and make-up room.

> Report� TV Nova sledujte od �asu 19:15

Boni Pueri�s performance of Beethoven�s Ode to Joy started celebration of 20th anniversary of First private Grammar School focused on languages

Wed, 25 Jan 12 00:00:00 +0100

Czech boys� choir Boni Pueri as an exclusive host for celebration of 20th anniversary of First Private Grammar School focused on languages in Hradec Kr�lov�. Listeners on ceremonial concert were able to hear works of world classics � W.A. Mozart, G. F. H�ndel and block of Czech music. All these works were performed by Boni Pueri under conduction of choirmaster Pavel Hor�k and were accompanied by pianist Jitka Fowler Fra�kov�.
�Czech boys� choir Boni Pueri is the best choice to ceremonial celebration of school�s anniversary for us. We are proud that some of singers are also students of our school,� said school director in his closing speech.

> See photos from concert made by Jaroslav �lais

Awards for significant projects and persons of Hradec Kr�lov� were given out

Thu, 19 Jan 12 00:00:00 +0100

Director of Czech boys� choir Boni Pueri Pavel Hor�k gain the price �TOP 20 Hradec Kr�lov�.� Only significant persons and projects were awarded. Awarded were with the top votes score cardinal Mons. Dominik Duka, Health minister MUDr. Leo� Heger, director of FC HK Ing. Richard Jukl, Hradec Kr�lov� mayor MUDr. Zden�k Fink and director of Czech boys� choir Boni Pueri PhDr. Pavel Hor�k, Ph.D. Director Pavel Hor�k had a speech about significant projects and about some of abroad tours for this year.

> Certificate TOP 2O

See Czech boys� choir Boni Pueri�s anthem was viewed by 1,8million of viewers on New Year�s Day

Sun, 01 Jan 12 00:00:00 +0100

For the 4th time viewers of Czech Television welcomed New Year�s Day with Czech boys� choir Boni Pueri. Right at midnight the anthem of the Czech Republic could be heard from St. Nicholas� Church. It became a part of three most viewed programmes of Czech televisions from the last December�s week and according to agencies it was viewed by 1,86million of viewers. .

IHear talk of director of Czech boys� choir Boni Pueri for Czech Radio Hradec Kr�lov�

Wed, 28 Dec 11 00:00:00 +0100

You can hear report by Dana Vo�kov� via Czech Radio Hradec Kr�lov�. Director and choirmaster of Boni Pueri Pavel Hor�k hosted this broadcasting. The topic was successful choir�s tour in South Korea.

> Reportage im MP3-Format

See concert of Lucie B�l� accompanied by Boni Pueri on Czech Television broadcasting

Mon, 26 Dec 11 00:00:00 +0100

Group of singers of Czech boys� choir Boni Pueri accompanied singer Lucie B�l� during ceremonial concert in Prague National Opera. You can see concert from recording tomorrow � 27th December at 9.35pm on Czech Television. Auspices over the whole Christmas tour took over Prague archbishop Mons. Dominik Duka.

> See concert�s recording on �T1

Czech Radio will broadcast Czech Christmas Mass performed by Boni Pueri today

Sat, 24 Dec 11 00:00:00 +0100

You can hear beautiful tones of Jakub Jan Ryba�s Czech Christmas Mass performed by Boni Pueri accompanied by Pardubice Chamber Philharmonic on Christmas Eve twice. At 11.15pm will be Mass broadcasted by Czech Radio 3 � Vltava and at 6pm will be broadcasted by Czech Radio Hradec Kr�lov�. We wish beautiful and peaceful holiday to all of you!

Completely full hall of Congress centre Aldis applauded to all �good boys� in stand

Wed, 21 Dec 11 00:00:00 +0100

Beautiful tones of Ryba�s Czech Christmas Mass were heared during concert of Czech boys� choir Boni Pueri in Congress Centre Aldis in Hradec Kr�lov�. Unique project which was prepared by Boni Pueri jointly with Pardubice Chamber Philharmonic accompanies release of album carrying same name with music direction by Jaroslav Kr�ek. Conductor Marek �tryncl performed work in period interpretation. He laboured on the oldest preserved score from 1827.
�Boni Pueri singers are great. I already cooperated with them in past and I am excited from them,� said organist Pavel �ern�, who played on the unique period organ.

> See photos from concert made by Luk� P�ibyl

Czech Christmas Mass performed by Boni Pueri sold out Pardubice�s �Hall of Music� twice

Sun, 18 Dec 11 00:00:00 +0100

Boni Pueri performed two times on concerts in Suka�s hall of �House of Music� in Pardubice. They performed the most known work of Jan Jakub Ryba � Czech Christmas Mass jointly with Pardubice Chamber Philharmonic under conduction of conductor Mark �tryncl. Both concerts in Pardubice were sold out and artists were rewarded by standing up applause. The most beautiful Czech carol �The Lord Jesus Christ was born.�

> See photo gallery on Pardubice Chamber Philharmonic�s websites

Boni Pueri are coming home � article written by editor Petr Mare�ek in MF Dnes

Fri, 16 Dec 11 00:00:00 +0100

Today�s MF Dnes provides information about successful tour of Czech boys� choir Boni Pueri

> See MF Dnes� article

Boni Pueri are coming back from South Korea with further invitation

Thu, 15 Dec 11 00:00:00 +0100

Czech boys� choir Boni Pueri is returning from successful Christmas tour in South Korea. Choir�s performance was tagged as famous in Korean medias and boys already received invitation for the next year. It is practically clear that end of the year 2012 will singers spend again in Asia.
�We look forward to be at home and we have a lot of beautiful experiences. Agency prepared for us the largest concerts in halls for thousands of listeners, we were recording for Korean TV and we also performed for students of art on University in Soul. Concerts in Mlad� Boleslav joint with Pardubice Chamber Philharmonic await us right after arrival. The most fact which is looked forward by us are traditional Czech Christmas,� said singers themselves. You can hear �good boys� on Wednesday 21st of December 2011 at 6pm in Hradec Kr�lov�s congress centre Aldis. Singers will perform the most known work of Jan Jakub Ryba � Czech Christmas Mass jointly with Chamber Philharmonic.

Boni Pueri performed in �esk� Televize�s live broadcast

Sun, 04 Dec 11 00:00:00 +0100

Second concert group of main choir�s 35 singers performed during live broadcast of original Czech TV series project called �Duel of Series� on �T1 TV. Six motion pictures strove for viewers� favour, because their votes were deciding about the fact which series will be made by Czech Television. �Boni Pueri were asked by Czech Television�s production to perform during live broadcast and our partner should be National Opera�s soloist Andrea Kalivodov�,� said director and choirmaster of Boni Pueri Pavel Hor�k.

> Fin�le „Souboje seri�l�“ �esk� televize s See finals of Czech Television�s �Duel of Series� with Boni Pueri performance since 42:00 mins.

Boni Pueri again performed on TV screens and in radio broadcast

Wed, 23 Nov 11 00:00:00 +0100

You can see �good boys� on TV screens many times this year. They will perform on TV Nova on 26th November at 8 pm part one of Boni Pueri�s concert group. On production�s desire they will perform during live broadcast of contest �Czech Nightingale Mattoni� jointly with their patroness Lucie B�l�. You can hear other concert group during three performances which are part of �Czech head� awards giving on �esk� Televize at 9.40 pm. During these awards giving will be awarded best Czech scientists. On 3rd December, we will take tour with Boni Pueri into fictive land during live broadcast of huge TV project, in which viewers will decide which series Czech Television will make. Programme is hosted by T. Kostkov� and �good boys� will accompany soloist of Prague National Opera - Andrea Kalivodov�. Czech Radio Hradec Kr�lov�, which is media partner of music event of a year in Hradec Kr�lov� � performance of Jakub Jan Ryba�s Czech Christmas Mass. This performance will be broadcasted on Christmas Eve.

How the Mahler was celebrated

Sat, 19 Nov 11 00:00:00 +0100

Czech Television has today broadcasted document made by director P. Jan��rek. This document is about preparations, organization and performance of gigantic concert Mahler Dala. Thank to this document, the whole music world was able to remind 150th anniversary of Gustav Mahler�s birth, who was excellent composer and native of Vyso�ina. Boni Pueri performed 2nd Symphony c moll � Resurrection on 7th July 2010 in Kali�t� near Humpolec jointly with Prague Philharmonic choir, Mahler Chamber Orchestra and with soloists Anne Sofia von Otter, Marita Solberg and Thomas Hampson. Boni Pueri has also performed under conduction of their choirmaster Pavel Hor�k during unveiling ceremony of Mahler�s monument and Gustav Mahler�s Park. This significant event was also visited by the president of the Czech Republic and by other constitutional authorities. Concert was live broadcasted for the worldwide medias by Norwegian television NRK and by Czech Television.

> Po�ad �T2 „Jak se slavil Mahler“

Boni Pueri singers were singing to the best Czech scientists

Fri, 18 Nov 11 00:00:00 +0100

The awards called �Czech head� were handed tonight in a lovely environment of V�E�s atrium in Prague. Project which is supposed to support scientist and technical intellectuals was established in 2002. Prof. MUDr. Petr Widimsk�, DrSc. , who is also 3rd senior consultant of internal cardiological clinic took over the national award. He is also one of the front Czech cardiologists and he is top and internationally recognized specialist in his field. National award has been given by government since 2005. It is the highest scientist award in the Czech Republic and it is also nicknamed as �Czech Nobel Prize.�

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Boni Pueri in the broadcasting of Czech radio

Wed, 09 Nov 11 00:00:00 +0100

This afternoon was broadcasted a report by Dana Vo�kov� from Czech radio Hradec Kr�lov�. She also invited director of Czech boys� choir Pavel Hor�k, soloist Vl��a Du�ek, choirmaster and conductor Marek �tryncl and manager of Pardubice Chamber Philharmonic Tom� Kra�mar to the studio. One of topics was discussion about new joint album of Czech Christmas Mass, which is now being released and which is also the first record which respects period version of this work. This album was the most sold in month in England and criticisms are very favourable. This new CD is being enjoyed by listeners not only from the Czech Republic, but by listeners from abroad as well.

Boni Pueri is awaited by South Korea and National Opera

Sat, 05 Nov 11 00:00:00 +0100

Not even a full month is before a departure of one of Czech boys� choir Boni Pueri concert group to South Korea. This group will attend several performances in concert halls right in Soul, which is literally boasting by architectural and acoustical masterpieces. As a part of this tour will be also a performance for Korean television and radio. This year will be finished with other concert group by three concerts of Czech Christmas Mass in period interpretation altogether with Pardubice�s Chamber Philharmonic, which will also launch new album carrying the same name. Concert group will please Czech listeners by several concerts in December, i.e. in National Opera altogether with Lucie B�l� or in Ostrava altogether with mezzosoprano Andrea Kalivodov� and Peter Dvorsk�.

> Poster

Boni Pueri brought back humbleness to Ryba�s Christmas Mass via new album

Tue, 01 Nov 11 00:00:00 +0100

Today was released an article with the same name in Mlad� Fronda Dnes newspaper written by newspaper editor Petr Mare�ek. In this article, an editor thinks about period interpretation of Ryba�s work and reminds us that the record is looked forward to be released not only in the Czech Republic, but also in abroad. New CD is already for sale. This CD was made by Czech boys choir Boni Pueri, Chamber philharmonic Pardubice and excellent soloists Roman Jan�l, Anna Hlavenkov�, Sylva �mungrov� and Jan Ondrejka. > Article of MF Dnes

Czech Christmas Mass is heading to listeners in the Czech Republic and even to overseas countries

Wed, 19 Oct 11 00:00:00 +0100

Ceremonial launch of new CD Czech Christmas Mass which was recorded by Boni Pueri together with Pardubice�s chamber philharmonic has been performed tonight. CD is released by a prestige music publishing company ArcoDiva. Sopranos Filip Havl��ek and Adam Peichl and alto Pavel Gee were accompanying dr. Pavel Hor�k, who is director and choirmaster of Czech boys� choir Boni Pueri. New album�s godfathers became Norwegian producer and TV company director Stein Roger Bull, Czech mezzo-soprano Andrea Kalivodov�, conductor Marek �tryncl, Pardubice mayoress MUDr. �t�p�nka Fra�kov�, Opatovice power-station�s development director Ing. Miloslav Decker and dr. Ji�� tilec.
�History of Czech boys� choir Boni Pueri counts nearly thirty years during which we recorded more than 40 CDs. We published most of them via reputable music publishing companies. Because of that we are glad that this CD is released by music agency ArcoDiva. Work on this album was very pleasant and we established a great cooperation with Pardubice�s philharmonic. This work was coming into existence under the baton of conductor and our choirmaster Marek �tryncl. Music director was Jaroslav Kr�ek whom we are glad to meet during interpretation of his work as well as during sever week�s joint Spanish tours. Also new and interesting Boni Pueri�s project is being prepared altogether with our excellent mezzo-soprano Andrea Kalivodov� who wished a lot of excited listeners to our new album,� said Boni Pueri�s director Pavel Hor�k during ceremonial dinner for ensemble�s management, publishing company and its guests.
You will be able to buy new CD in the next few days. CD is also getting ready to be released in overseas countries.

Ladislav Form�nek�s photos from CD�s launch

Zelenka�s responsories performance by Boni Pueri on the live record Czech dreams

Thu, 06 Oct 11 00:00:00 +0100

Live record of part of Zelenka�s responsories performed by Boni Pueri in this year�s June is being released these days under the name of Czech days � Impressions and memoirs. Third part of this difficult work was able to listen within prestige festival Concertus Moraviae under the supervision of choirmaster Marek �tryncl. �Good boys� became the only one boys� choir which performed the whole triptych.
�During concert preparations, we enjoyed cooperation with festival director David Hor�k who nowadays works as Czech philharmonic manager. Zelenka belongs to the greatest creators of classical Czech music and he also belongs to the front of Europian late baroque�s composers. Altogether with Czech Christmas Mass recording � which is just being released by music agency ArcoDiva � are Czech dreams becoming 44th recording of our ensemble,� said Boni Pueri�s director and choirmaster Pavel Hor�k. This year festival�s agenda was made by music composer, musicologist and director of Bohuslav Martin��s Institute Ale� B�ezina. Altogether with Boni Pueri another great orchestras appeared on the recording, e.g. Clarinet Factory, Babor�k ensemble and Merel Quartet.

Hradec Kr�lov�s daily traces back the magnific concert American requiem

Tue, 04 Oct 11 00:00:00 +0100

Pardubice chamber philharmonic�s project called American requiem was highly appreciated by professional criticism. Pardubice�s chamber philharmonic also invited Czech boys� choir Boni Pueri for cooperation. More than 3500 listeners appreciated artists� performance by long-lasting standing applause.

> Read also an article which was released by today�s Hradec Kr�lov�s daily news

Boni Pueri commenced jubilee 10th year of International Sacred Music festival in Opava

Sun, 02 Oct 11 00:00:00 +0100

Concert of Czech boys� choir Boni Pueri which as an exclusive guest accepted invitation to the ceremonial 10th International Sacred Music festival commencement attracted hundreds of listeners to the St. Vojt�ch Church in Opava. Concert, on which contributed statutory town Opava and Silesian foundation, was held under the patronage of Ostrava�s and Opava�s bishop Franti�ek V�slav Lobkowicz. Under the organizers� wishes Boni Pueri prepared variety of Czech and world�s classics� works. Besides other things, A. Dvo��k�s, B. Smetana�s, G. Verdi�s and W.A. Mozart�s works were heard. Not only G. Verdi�s composition Pensiero from the Nabucco opera, Dvo��k�s Kyrie, but also Z. Lukᚴs Czech folk compositions � adaptations brought emotions on listeners� faces. Excited audience demanded several additions and rewarded singers by long-lasting standing applause.

> Photogallery

Czech classics� works were heard in Agnes� Monastery

Sat, 24 Sep 11 00:00:00 +0100

Czech boys� choir Boni Pueri�s ceremonial concert for 80 industry men of transnational corporations and for ULI � Urban Land�s conference participants took place in Agnes� Monastery in Prague. Besides other things, compositions Ave Maria, parts of Introitus and Kyrie from Mozart�s Requiem, Anton�n Dvo��k�s composition �Kdy� mne star� matka� and B. Smetana�s �Pro� bychom se net�ili� were heard in St. Salvator�s church. These compositions were performed by thirty singers under the conduction of choirmaster Pavel Hor�k.
�In the center of organizer�s interest for today�s concert was mainly Dvo��k�s music which is very positively perceived by listeners.� With these words Boni Pueri�s director and choirmaster Pavel Hor�k commented on Czech musical genius� successful activity in America. �Good boys� were traditionally accompanied by Jitka Fowler Fra�kov�, pianist with world renown.

> Photos from concert

Boni Pueri received a beautiful present from Mr. and Mrs. Such�nek

Wed, 21 Sep 11 00:00:00 +0100

Czech boys� choir Boni Pueri accepted extraordinary present from Beata and Tom� Such�nek with a huge pleasure. They bought top-class musical instrument � electronic concert grand piano Yamaha. Pianos of the top quality made by world known brand Yamaha Corporation are highly demanded by artists. Instrument also enthused piano player and vice-president of Czech section of European Piano Teachers Association Jitka Fowler Fra�kov�. She was also the first one who player on this piano during ceremonial launch.
�It is always a pleasure if we are able to make happy someone who really deserves it. Our company DSA had worked its way up into quality and stable company which is mainly carries on air rescue service and it also has the largest flight school in the Czech Republic,� said Ing. Tom� Such�nek, who is the director of mentioned company. Altogether with his wife Beata he ceremonially launched new instrument. �Boni Pueri is quality choir with a huge renown. This present linked these high qualities together," he added.

> Photos from ceremonial launch

Boni Pueri inaugurated beneficial concert Chlopinov� nocturne

Sat, 17 Sep 11 00:00:00 +0100

Beautiful spaces of social house Casino in the centre of Mari�nsk� L�zn� opened to 17th year of Chlopinov� nocturne. Beneficial concert focused to tribute music composer Fr�d�ric Chopin was hosted by Milo� Sk�cel and Luk� Gibiec. Boni Pueri - managed by its choirmaster Pavel Hor�k - performed three times during this ceremonial evening. Czech classics� works, e.g. B. Smetana�s, A Dvo��k�s were able to hear and their performance was awarded by the audience�s huge ovation. Andrea Kalivodov� - front Czech mezzo-soprano and soloist of Prague�s opera - sang arias from Bizet�s opera Carmen and in the second part of the evening she sang A. Dvo��k�s and G. Mahler�s songs. Final composition Panis Angelicus was performed again by "good boys" and got another enormous applause. Andrea Kalivodov� expressed great recognition to all Boni Pueri�s singers after the concert. Gain from concert, on which were attended among others city and region delegates Franti�ek Radkovsk�, Pilsen bishop, government vice-chairwoman Karol�na Peak, will be given to children�s home in Mari�nsk� L�zn�.

Excellent review of American requiem

Tue, 13 Sep 11 00:00:00 +0100

Not only top Czech newspapers, but also TVs are paying attention to concert American requiem. "Soloists� performance and also performance of both participating choirs deserves acclaim. In some moments were listeners literally frozen by the power of interpreted music message, written in review. "Even to tears brought listeners performance of Marie Fajtov� in duet with soloist - boy from Boni Pueri in known, heaven-like beautiful song Pie Jesu. This child did not have to feel shame next to the grean professional. The great thanks also belongs to choir master Pavel Hor�k.
Target of this project called American requiem was to honour Day of Remembrance of terror� and violence� victims on the world. 3,500 excited listeners applauded to performers.

> 1st part of review > 2.st part of review

> Another reviews

Boni Pueri honoured day of remembrance of terror� and violence� victims via Pardubice chamber Philharmonic�s project called "American requiem"

Sun, 11 Sep 11 00:00:00 +0100

The whole America altogether with its president Barack Obama reminded sad 10th anniversary of tragic terrorist attacks on World Trade Centre and the Ministry of Defence. Day of remembrance of violence� victims on the whole world was honoured by visitors of magnific beneficial concert "American requiem" in Pardubice�s �EZ Arena. Czech boys� choir Boni Pueri accepted invitation from Pardubice�s chamber Philharmonic to perform the most famous requiem through eras and continents. 3,400 listeners were listening to works by G. Verdi, W. A. Mozart, S. Barber, A. Dvo��k, J. Rutter and G. Faur�. Boni Pueri�s soloist shone in A. L. Webber�s composition. "Good boys" also received huge recognition from conductor Peter Feranece, also known as chief conductor and artistic director of St. Petersburg�s theatre.
"Boni Pueri�s singers are professionals, co-operation with them was excellent, because they were perfectly prepared. There is fantastic innate discipline among boys and they are also able to spread it among others,� said Philharmonic manager PhDr. Tom� Kr��mar. The whole concert was accompanied by spoken word of actor Sa�a Ra�ilov and priest Zbigniew Czendlik. Through the arena were carrying Vil�m Z�vada�s, Franti�ek Hrub�n�s verses and also Ovidius� timeless work. Both of protagonists were returning to extracts from the First Moses� book or from the Koran. Gain from concert will be given to fire brigade to help them buy new rescuing gear.

> Dress rehersal and concert in Jaroslav �lais� photos

> Article on the KFP website with Franti�ek Renza�s photos

> Last quarter of RTA�s minutes from region programm is dedicated to concert

Boni Pueri sang to the best world osteologists

Sat, 10 Sep 11 00:00:00 +0100

Hradec Kr�lov� hosts 14th International congress of osteologists. On Friday�s evening performed Czech boys� choir Boni Pueri under conducticion of choirmaster Pavel Hor�k in the Assumption Virgin Mary�s Church on the Large square during ceremonial commencement of cultural programme for meeting participants. On organizers� demand were performed works of Czech and world masters and also folk songs with interesting adjustments. Concert was also visited by president of congress prof. MUDr. Vladim�r Pali�ka, CSc., dr.h.c.

> Photos from concert