SLÁVIČCI

Czech Republic

The Children's Choir of the Klapkova Elementary School of Arts in Prague is an ensemble with more than a thirty-year tradition. Currently, around 200 children participate, divided into five sections according to age and skill level. The youngest members are 5 years old, and the oldest are 18. In addition to singing, most of them also play musical instruments. The choir, known as "Slavíčci," has sung at some of the most beautiful places in Prague, such as the Rudolfinum, the Spanish Hall of Prague Castle, the Martinů Hall in the Liechtenstein Palace, and the Church of St. Simon and Jude. A lovely tradition has been their Easter concerts held in collaboration with the Castle Guard Band in the Military Church at Hradčany, as well as their participation in concerts of the Czech Philharmonic for parents and children. Among their recent achievements are two gold diplomas from a competition in Salzburg in 2023. The "Slavíčci" also performed in Bratislava in 2012. All sections of the choir are led by its founder, Alice Stavělová, with Magda Šírková as the accompanist.