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Jitro Czech Girls Choir (The Kennedy Center)

Jitro Czech Girls Choir

Jitro, meaning “daybreak” in Czech, and based in Hradec Kralove, a town in the Czech Republic, is an organization of 500 girls in seven preparatory ensembles, of which only the best 25-50 qualify to tour.  For 35 years they have been admired all over the world for their tone, intonation, and rich blend of sound and energetic vitality.  Jitro, one of the best children's choirs in the world, has performed at such prestigious European contests in Llangollen, Wales (1988), Nantes, France (1989), Lecco, Italy (1990), and Neerpelt, Belgium (1996).Jitro was invited to sing at the National Convention of the American Choral Directors Association in San Antonio, Texas in 1993 where the group received standing ovations from thousands of professional American conductors. Jitro makes over 100 appearances annually and has sung with other renowned choruses, including the American Boys' Choir.

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Jitro Czech Girls Choir 6/1/08: Jitro Czech Girls Choir

For 35 years, Jitro Czech Girls Choir has been admired all over the world for its tone, intonation, rich blend of sound, and energetic vitality.

Jitro Czech Girls Choir

For 35 years, Jitro Czech Girls Choir has been admired all over the world for its tone, intonation, rich blend of sound, and energetic vitality.

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