The 9th edition of the Lednice-Valtice Music Festival (LVMF)<\/strong> took place from September 14 to October 12, 2024, as part of its main program. LVMF annually presents a fresh dramaturgy, and this year\u2019s edition followed the theme: MUSICAL ALCHEMY IN THE FREEMASON’S GARDEN OF LEDNICE CASTLE<\/strong>. A prelude to this was the festival\u2019s Prologue, held at the castle in Moravsk\u00fd Krumlov, which introduced the program concept for LVMF 2024 \u2013 the first thematic dramaturgical exploration of Masonic music, compositions, and stories, presented in a festival arrangement accessible to both professional and general audiences. LVMF also continues to uphold its values of solidarity with those in need, and its care for the historical musical heritage of Moravia, which is centered around modern and premiere performances of works from the Valtice music collection.<\/p>\n Great attention was paid to each concert, including the careful selection of works, performers, and venues. The program included eight concerts, a festival Prologue, two educational concerts for primary school students, two music-visual creative workshops for primary school students, a music-themed escape room for primary school students, two expert lectures, and an exhibition.<\/p>\n The 9th edition of LVMF was attended by 3,716 listeners<\/strong> (an increase of nearly 15% compared to 2023), of whom 1,066 were under the age of 18. The gender balance was equal. In addition to Czech audiences, LVMF annually attracts guests from Slovakia<\/strong> and Austria<\/strong>, and this year we also welcomed visitors from Mexico<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Regarding the choice of venues, it is worth mentioning that due to floods, one concert and one educational lecture had to be relocated. However, the weather conditions impacted northern Moravia more severely, completely devastating the Elementary Art School in Jesen\u00edk<\/strong>. In response, LVMF, in cooperation with its partner company Albaform, donated part of the proceeds from the 3rd concert to support the school and help restore its equipment, amounting to CZK 20,000<\/strong>. It was this 3rd concert that changed its location due to the floods. Additionally, LVMF contributed CZK 5,000<\/strong> to the Korunka Velk\u00e9 Losiny Foundation<\/strong>, which supports handicapped and long-term ill children.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The festival could only be realized with such quality and scope thanks to the support of both the public and private sectors. The financial stability of the festival is rooted in the support of companies operating in the South Moravian region, whose loyalty and assistance are greatly appreciated.<\/p>\n For the eighth consecutive year, ZFP GROUP a.s.<\/strong> served as the festival\u2019s general partner.<\/p>\n The main partners supporting the cultural program of individual concerts were: This year, members of the LVMF Patrons\u2019 Club<\/strong> and individual donors also significantly contributed to the festival\u2019s financial support. The complete partnership structure for LVMF 2024 is available on the website www.LVMF.eu<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The festival was honored by the presence of Martin Baxa<\/strong>, Minister of Culture; H.E. Maria-Pia Kothbauer<\/strong>, Ambassador of the Principality of Liechtenstein to Austria and the Czech Republic; H.E. Anna Azari<\/strong>, Ambassador of the State of Israel to the Czech Republic; Monika Vintrl\u00edkov\u00e1<\/strong>, Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic in Atlanta (USA); and Daniel Herman<\/strong>, Honorary Consul of the Principality of Liechtenstein in the Czech Republic.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n LVMF 2024 was held under the patronage of the President of the Czech Republic, Mr. Petr Pavel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s Lednice-Valtice Music Festival 2024 was also granted patronage by the Minister of Culture, Mr. Martin Baxa<\/strong>, and the Governor of the South Moravian Region, Mr. Jan Grolich<\/strong>. The Opening Concert at the riding hall of Valtice Castle was held under the patronage of H.E. Anna Azari<\/strong>, Ambassador of the State of Israel to the Czech Republic. The concert Czech Music Without Borders at the Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary in Po\u0161torn\u00e1 was under the patronage of Monika Vintrl\u00edkov\u00e1<\/strong>, Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic in Atlanta (USA).<\/p>\nSOLIDARITY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY<\/span><\/h3>\n
LVMF 2024 PARTNERS<\/span><\/h3>\n
\nAF Group, s.r.o.<\/strong>, ALBAForm Inc.<\/strong>, Alcadrain s. r. o.<\/strong>, \u010cEPS a.s.<\/strong>, MND a.s.<\/strong>, and STOMATOLOGICK\u00c9 CENTRUM MUDr. Ivo Marek s.r.o.<\/strong>
\nThe festival was also financially supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic<\/strong>, the South Moravian Region<\/strong>, the city of B\u0159eclav<\/strong>, the city of Valtice<\/strong>, the city of Mikulov<\/strong>, and the municipality of Lednice<\/strong>.<\/p>\nDISTINGUISHED GUESTS<\/span><\/h3>\n
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