Singing Choir “Rozkvet”

The choir Rozkvet performs in the city of Prievidza in central Slovakia. It is an administrative centre of the region and a seat of the local government. It also has an important role as an economic and industrial centre of the area providing employment opportunities for people from the whole region. Prievidza is also a centre of educational institutions, cultural and social facilities and provides its 50.000 inhabitants with a wide range of options to spend quality free time. Museums, galleries, a nearby spa resort and a number of sport facilities are available both for residents and visitors to live a contented life or just to enjoy a few days of relaxation.

For over forty years, the cultural life of Prievidza has been enriched by the mixed choir Rozkvet. It was established in 1967 as an ensemble of teachers from the city and nearby areas. In over four decades it has reached the standard of a quality choir with a wide repertoire. The choir’s repertoire includes all musical genres—from the Renaissance madrigal through Baroque, Classical and Romantic pieces to works of contemporary music composers. Particular attention is devoted to Slovak music.

Nowadays the Rozkvet choir has forty members from various occupations as well as high-school and university students. The choir is conducted by Ján Glos, a former chemical engineer, who, due to his love of music, changed his career and became a music teacher. He has been directing the choir for more than twenty years, during which it has found success on numerous European and national stages.