The Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava (JPO) is one of the leading symphonic orchestras of the Czech Republic, with its distinctive sound and progressive repertoire held in the highest esteem by audiences and critics alike.
The JPO dates back to the first half of the 20th century and the founding of a radio orchestra in Ostrava, which saw performances with Hindemith, Prokofiev and Stravinsky. In 1954 the orchestra was officially established, and many world-renowned artists have since made their artistic contribution, including Sir Charles Mackerras, Karel Ančerl, Mariss Jansons and Sviatoslav Richter.
The orchestra has toured extensively across Europe and Asia, and has performed at such prestigious venues as the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Musikverein Wien and Philharmonie Berlin, among numerous others.
Regular guest conductors are Andrey Boreyko, Gabriel Bebeșelea and Gábor Káli. The orchestra has also collaborated with Jakub Hrůša, Vassily Sinaisky, Domingo Hindoyan, Stanislav Kochanovsky and Krzysztof Penderecki.
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