Dear friends,

The world of music is not only its creators, or musicians on stage, or singers on the opera stage. Equally important companions of the Euterpé muse are those who sit in the audience and to whom the music is to bring joy and exaltation. The feeling of belonging to the audience is then the best reward for musicians and a confirmation of the meaningfulness of their efforts. There are countless examples in the history of music where an enthusiastic listener became a co-advocate and initiator of that wonderful event on stage, which he was used to watching only from the other side. Thanks to the initiative of music-loving patrons such as the Marquis of Ruspoli, Baron van Swieten and, in recent history, Paul Sacher, immortal works have been created and performed that will forever be among the most valuable European musical cultures have created.

However, you do not have to be an awning or a baron to become a necessary part of our efforts. So accept our invitation on a journey to share the beauties of music together and make our dreams come true!

Václav Luks
artistic director of Collegium 1704