19.07-23.07.2021 – Czech (Prague, Ceske Budejovice)
21.07-26.07.2021 – Italy (Rimini)
The international festival of competition of instrumental groups and orchestras is a unique and exclusive competition – the festival of Europe.
“Metamorphosis of Castles” invites children, youth and adult instrumental groups from around the world to take part. It is possible to participate in the competition or only in gala concerts. The highlight of the festival is the possibility of SOLO and FRIENDLY CONCERT.
This competition is aimed at shaping youth and children’s musical culture at the international level.
The competition is held in the concert hall České Budějovice.
You have the opportunity to order workshops with international conductors.
The award-winning gala concert takes place on the largest square of the Middle Ages – place Przemysl Otakar in Czech Budejovice, which is a UNESCO monument and ceremonial halls of castles of the South of the Czech Republic and concert halls.
The jury is formed to evaluate the performances. Among the famous cultural figures in Europe: professional directors, dancers, choreographers, experienced teachers, writers, artists, musicians.
Participant 01.00-05.9 points
diploma 1st degree 06.00-07.9 points
diploma 2st degree 08.00-10.9 points
diploma 3st degree 11.00-12.9 points
laureate 1st degree 13.00-14.9 points
laureate 2nd degree15.00-16.9 points
laureate 3rd degree17.00-18.9 points
The winner of the “Grand Prix” 19.00-20.0 points
All collectives receive diplomas with the sign of the Ministry of Education of the Czech Republic, valuable gifts from Bohemian glass with a golden angel – a symbol of the festival.
All winner of festival are awarded with
grants from 500 to 5000Eur for participation:
In the festivals in Disneyland Paris – Sympathy of Europarks
Due to the current situation from 2020, prices are indicative and depend on many factors (the exact number of people in the group, date of reservation, date of payment, etc.)
Participation in the International Festival “Metamorphosis of Castles”:
Dates: 19.07-23.07.
Performances: Ceske Budejovice, Prague (Czech Republic)
Possible to order sightseengs: Vienna, Salzburg, Cesky Krumlov, lake Lipno
5 days, 4 nights
Option High - 193 Eur
Accommodation in the Czech Republic – Hotel 4 *:
The hotel meets all the requirements of comfort. On request, rehearsal rooms are available.
This category provides 2 meals a day (breakfast and dinner).
In case of late filing it is possible to replace the hotel 3 * plus, in the vicinity of Budejovice or in the center.
Accommodation in 2-3-bed rooms. For group leaders – 2-bed room.
Option Medium - 180 Eur
Accommodation in the Czech Republic – Hotel 3 *:
The hotel meets all the requirements of comfort. On request, rehearsal rooms are available.
This category provides 2 meals a day (breakfast and dinner).
In case of late filing it is possible to replace the hotel 3 * plus, in the vicinity of Budejovice or in the center.
Accommodation in 3-4-bed rooms. For group leaders – 2-bed room.
Option Economy - 140 Eur
Accommodation in the Czech Republic:
2 meals a day (breakfast and dinner).
Accommodation in the Youth House in block rooms (2 + 2) with private facilities and a fridge on the block. Cases with spacious elevators are located next to the restaurant and concert hall.
Venue discos are designed only for participants of the festival. The building is surrounded by tennis courts, walking and cycling paths.
500 meters from the buildings there is a magnificent city park (one of the best in Europe) with ponds, centuries-old alleys, jogging and cycling paths.
A swimming pool with fountains and slides, a grassy beach located 10-15 minutes walk from the House of Youth.
Dates: 2107-26.07
Performances: Rimini (Italy)
Possible to order sightseeings: Venice, Verona, Mirabilandia, Gardaland
5 days, 4 nights
Option High - 236 Eur
Accommodation in Rimini: Hotel 4 * or 3 * plus
50-400 meters from the sea. On request, rehearsal rooms are available.
This category provides 2 meals a day (breakfast and dinner).
In case of late filing, it is possible to replace the 3 * hotel, in the vicinity of Rimini.
Option Medium - 180 Eur
Accommodation in Rimini Hotel 3 *
50-400 meters from the sea. On request, rehearsal rooms are available.
This category provides 2 meals a day (breakfast and dinner).
In case of late application, it is possible to replace the 3 * hotel, in the vicinity of Rimini with 4-5 bed rooms with bunk beds. Group leaders are provided with a 2-bed room room.
Option Economy - 140 Eur
Accommodation in Rimini:
Meals – breakfasts.
Accommodation in the Youth House in block rooms (2 + 2); (2 + 3) with amenities and on the block. The buildings are located near the bus stop, from where you can quickly get to the center of Rimini. The buildings are within walking distance from the sea (5-15 minutes). The rooms have 3-4-5 beds with 2 bunk beds. Managers are provided with a double room.
Option Extra Economy - 108 Eur
Accommodation in Rimini:
No meals.
Accommodation in the Youth House in block rooms (2 + 2); (2 + 3) with amenities and on the block. The buildings are located near the bus stop, from where you can quickly get to the center of Rimini. The buildings are within walking distance from the sea (5-15 minutes). The rooms have 3-4-5 beds with 2 bunk beds. Managers are provided with a double room.
Dates: 20.07-26.07
Performances: Ceske Budejovice or Prague (Czech), Rimini (Italy)
Possible to order sightseeings:
Czech: Cesky Krumlov, lake Lipno
Italy: Venice, Verona, Mirabilandia, Gardaland
6 days, 5 nights
Option High - 250 Eur
Accommodation in the Czech Republic:
Hotel 4 *: The hotel meets all the requirements of comfort.
On request, rehearsal rooms are available.
This category provides 2 meals a day (breakfast and dinner). In case of late filing it is possible to replace the hotel 3 * plus, in the vicinity of Budejovice or in the center.
Accommodation in 2-3-bed rooms. For group leaders – 2-bed room.
Accommodation in Rimini:
Hotel 4 * or 3 * plus: 50-400 meters from the sea. On request, rehearsal rooms are available.
This category provides 2 meals a day (breakfast and dinner).
In case of late filing, it is possible to replace the 3 * hotel, in the vicinity of Rimini.
Option Medium - 215 Eur
Accommodation in the Czech Republic:
Hotel 3 * The hotel meets all the requirements of comfort. On request, rehearsal rooms are available.
This category provides 2 meals a day (breakfast and dinner).
In case of late filing it is possible to replace the hotel 3 * plus, in the vicinity of Budejovice or in the center. Accommodation in 3-4-bed rooms. Group leaders are provided with a 2-bed room room.
Accommodation in Rimini
Hotel 3 * 50-400 meters from the sea. On request, rehearsal rooms are available.
This category provides 2 meals a day (breakfast and dinner).
In case of late application, it is possible to replace the 3 * hotel, in the vicinity of Rimini with 4-5 bed rooms with bunk beds. Group leaders are provided with a 2-bed room room.
Option Economy - 175 Eur
Accommodation in the Czech Republic:
Meals – breakfasts.
Accommodation in the Youth House in block rooms (2 + 2) with private facilities and a fridge on the block. Cases with spacious elevators are located next to the restaurant and concert hall. Venue discos are designed only for participants of the festival. The building is surrounded by tennis courts, walking and cycling paths. 500 meters from the buildings there is a magnificent city park (one of the best in Europe) with ponds, centuries-old alleys, jogging and cycling paths. A swimming pool with fountains and slides, a grassy beach located 10-15 minutes walk from the House of Youth.
Accommodation in Rimini:
Meals – breakfasts.
Accommodation in the Youth House in block rooms (2 + 2); (2 + 3) with amenities and on the block. The buildings are located near the bus stop, from where you can quickly get to the center of Rimini. The buildings are within walking distance from the sea (5-15 minutes). The rooms have 3-4-5 beds with 2 bunk beds. Managers are provided with a double room.
BWDG is one of the most famous competitions that has principles of fair play.
With 18 competition disciplines, all age categories and dance skill levels.
An independent professional jury composed of important personalities of the dance world.
At the festival Sympathy Europarks you perform your 20-minute program on a luxurious stage with the best lighting and sound equipment and audience from all over the world in the center of Disneyland park in Paris.
At the festival World of Youth you perform on a luxurious stage with the best lighting and sound equipment and audience from all over the world. A competition is judged by the professional performers of the ship.
BWDG is one of the most famous competitions that has principles of fair play.
With 18 competition disciplines, all age categories and dance skill levels.
An independent professional jury composed of important personalities of the dance world.
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The jury is formed to evaluate the performances. It includes well-known cultural figures of Europe: professional directors, dancers, choreographers, experienced teachers, writers, artists, musicians.
Miroslava Peshikova is a popular artist of the Czech Republic, prima ballerina of the most famous world venues:
the Paris Opera, the Vienna Opera, the Prague National Theater, the Bolshoi Theater of Moscow.
Petr Zuska – Dancer, choreographer, artistic director of the ballet of the National Theater in Prague. From 1990 to 2016, he staged choreographic projects for: Hamburg Ballett, Ballet Augsburg, Semperoper in Dresden, Latvian National Opera in Riga, Mariinsky Theater, Royal Danish Ballet, West Australian Ballet in Perth, Finnish National Ballet, Boston Ballet, etc.
Shimon Kuban is a dancer, choreographer, teacher. In 2012 he founded the dance company “Sandalfon”. The winner of the choreographic contest in Bytom (Poland).
Since 2015, he dances in the ballet “Rusalka” at the National Theater of Prague.
From 2018 is performing in Berlin national opera house.
Katerina Rodionova – Honored Artist of Ukraine. She performed main parts in the Kiev Opera Theater in ballets: Swan Lake, Giselle, The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, Sleeping Beauty.
Today Katerina is the teacher of the Prague Dance Conservatory, the director of the festivals of the International Youth Forum.
Sergei Skalikov – graduated from the Academy of Arts in Moscow. He has many years of experience in the dance field.
In 2002 he started to work in the South Bohemian Theater as a choreographer and choreographer. In 2005 he opened a ballet school in Cheshski Budejovice.
Leon Kvasnitsova danced in the band Uno, later founded her own band IF, and then opened her studio called Dancehouse in Prague.
She has staged choreography for the musicals Excalibur and Galileo, as well as several TV shows (for example, the Czech Republic is looking for SuperStar or the third season of StarDance).
Jan Maria Dobrodinsky – Professor of the Choral Conducting Department, composer, conductor of the Academy of Bratislava. Honored conductor of the Bratislava Philharmonic.
He is the recipient of the honorable award of the Minister of Culture of the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The owner of the premium Bedrich Smetana.
David Lukash is a musician, composer, conductor. Head of the Chamber Orchestra of Talić.
In 2011 he became the conductor of the Litomyšl Symphony Orchestra. In 2015, he worked with the Czech Symphony Orchestra in Prague.
David Cody – Director, actor, singer, host of concerts at festivals in Prague, Teplice, in Czech Budejovice.
Yarmila Gadrabova – during her creative career, she collaborated with various musical groups: the orchestra Puellarum Pragensis, Musica Bohemica, Prague Royal Orchestra. With the symphony orchestra of Dvorak, during 2001-2008, she played opera performances at the summer festival in Bad Gersfeld and concerts of baroque music. She successfully taught at music schools in Bystrica near Hostynem, Chlomtse nad Cidlina and in Prague Gostevarje, and also has special techniques developed for adults. In 2018, Yarmila Gadrabova accepted the offer to teach at the International Conservatory in Prague.
Adolf Melihar – acted as a correspondent of the Musical Theater Karlin and Chorus Master of the State Opera. Currently he works as a choirmaster and assistant conductor at the Prague State Opera.
Artistic director of the temple building of Prague-Břevnova and often collaborates with the Prague Chamber Choir, especially in the study of classical operatic works.
Damir Basyrov – He graduated with honors from the Nizhny Novgorod State Conservatory. In 2016 he was awarded a state medal for outstanding contribution to the culture of the Russian Federation.
Laureate of international vocal competitions: Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic), Riga (Latvia), Caltanisetta (Italy).
