Concert to support the restoration of the Strahov organ We invite you to a Christmas concert of the Pueri gaudentes boys' choir, our monastery Schola Strahoviensis and Strahov regensor Vladimir Roubal in the beautiful premises of the Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Strahov. When: 18 December 2024, 19:30-20:30 Where.
Work on the restoration of the Strahov choir organ is in full swing. The first pictures from the Orgelbau Waltershausen organ workshop show the quality of the craftsmanship, care and love with which the new carving elements of the organ are being created. The restoration of the Strahov organ began with the construction of the instrument for the choir organ in the workshop of organ builder Joachim Stade in Waltershausen, Germany, in collaboration with [...]
The ensemble Amici Musicae Antiquae celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2023, during which time it has promoted sacred music with tireless perseverance. The founder of the choir was Jaroslav Orel (1932-2008), a church musician - choirmaster, promoter of Gregorian chant, organist and composer. Mr. Orel was a long-time St. Strahov tertiary and made a significant contribution to the life of the community through his persistent teaching activities. He regularly conducted rehearsals of the [...]
We cordially invite you to small organ concerts to support the restoration of the Strahov organ, which take place every Sunday at 12:00 in the Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Strahov. The program includes 30 minutes of organ improvisation performed by Vladimir Roubal, Strahov's regenshori. Join us and support the project of restoring this precious organ. Experience the beauty of music in a unique [...]
Restoration of the Strahov organ The organ in the Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Strahov - both the small choir organ and the large organ - is in urgent need of extensive reconstruction. After several rebuildings, especially the 1980s modifications, both instruments are in a deplorable state. The small choir organ is completely silent and the large organ is at the end of its useful life. Both instruments in the monastery [...]
Jiří Melcelius (also Georg or Georgius Meltzelius, Möltzelius, Melzel, Mältzel, Möltzel, Meltzl, Melcl) was born in 1624 in Horšovský Týn. He was a member of the Premonstratensian Order in Strahov. Nothing is known about his childhood and youth, and there is no reliable information about his theological training and subsequent ordination. It is not even known where he received his musical education. In 1663-1669 [...]
The project "Restoration of the Strahov Organ" will begin with the construction of an instrument for a smaller choir organ in the workshop of organ builder Joachim Stade in Waltershausen, Germany, in cooperation with organ builder and restorer Boris Mettler. Here are a few photos from the August removal of the instrument, which has not been able to function and has not been played for a long time. The baroque cabinet is in relatively good condition, awaiting [...]
