16. 11. at 11 am
21. 11. at 4 pm

Augustinian Monastery of St Thomas in Staré Brno

Tickets: 200 CZK

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Visit the Augustinian Monastery and places connected with Janáček

The history of the Augustinian Monastery in Staré Brno is linked to the names of two world-famous people – Mendel and Janáček. When Janáček came to Brno as an eleven-year-old boy in 1865, he found himself in a foundation for musically talented boys in the Augustinian Monastery of St Thomas in Staré Brno. He became one of the “bluebirds”, as the Staré Brno pupils were known due to their blue uniforms. He later conducted music in the gallery of the monastery basilica, and in 1884 also conducted the funeral requiem for the monastery abbot and prominent naturalist, Gregor Johann Mendel. During the tour we will look at places linked to Janáček, including the foundation’s classroom and the gallery of the basilica of The Assumption of the Virgin Mary. And we’ll also listen to the bluebirds singing!

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