Jitro, one of the best children’s choirs in the world, has been charming audiences on several continents for 35 years with a rare combination of youthful energy and vocal mastery. Jitro is the Czech word for “daybreak,” a time that holds promise for moments of beauty and inspiration to come. That’s the spirit in which Jitro performs. Based in the Czech town of Hradec Kralove, Jitro is actually an organization of some 500 children in seven preparatory ensembles. Each year 25 to 30 of the most talented are selected to tour the world. “Combine [their] luminous sound with a superb conductor, responsive singers and interesting repertoire … and you have Jitro,” writes the San Antonio Express News.
The Madison Youth Choirs will be performing on stage with Jitro. MYC Artistic Director Mike Ross says, “The Jitro children's choir is sincerely one of the finest children's choirs in the world. Madison Youth Choirs is both honored and excited to be part of such an exceptional collaboration between Jitro and the Overture Center. This season we are performing a concert comprised of American music, which will act as a wonderful contrast to Jitro's outstanding Czech repertoire--we cannot wait to sing in the Capitol Theater and share incredible music with fellow vocalists as well as Madison audiences.”
Susan Crofton, Vice President of Programming for Overture Center, says, “We’re so pleased that the Madison Youth Choirs will be performing with Jitro Czech Girls Choir in November. It’s a wonderful artistic and cultural collaboration. The families of the MYC will also be hosting the Czech artists, which is another opportunity to deepen the connection between the young musicians. And hopefully will make their stay in Madison more memorable.”
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