Comfortably ensconced in the plane, overlooking the blue sky, I reflect on the last few days. They have been very intense indeed, despite the original forecast we even had sunshine for most of the day. But first things first: a competition day full of tension and concentration, enhanced by the knowledge that this Nordic country has strict competition criteria and a very knowledgeable, five-member jury. There is no clapping between songs, the singers have no idea what the jury is writing down all the time, where (if?) they see any mistakes in the notes, the musical tension and the need for harmony continues until the final chord. A common bow, a common smile, leaving the stage... the next day in the evening, then waiting for the results... And here it is - Czech republic, Sextet plus, 1st place, winner of the category!😍🍀🎶 Huge, sincere joy, cheering and hugs, together the work is enhanced by the common joy. Behind it is hard work, rehearsals even during the holidays... Today's diploma and the praising comments of the jury and foreign guests, Sextet plus rightly deserves...! From memories I return to the present. We are just landing in Krakow and I realize that another beautiful page in the "sextet" chronicle has been written. I'm so grateful that I could share the atmosphere with you guys! And I admire you, Mr. Conductor Kája, for still finding the strength to handle these challenges. 🍀👍🎶 See you again... 😍🎶
– Andrea Dostálová
co-director of the choir Puellae et Pueri