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Cechomor Marks 25 Years of Promeny with Anniversary Tour Featuring Lenka Dusilova and Prague Philharmonia
Čechomor is turning a quarter‑century of musical evolution into a summer spectacle, launching a special tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its 2001 landmark album Proměny. The Czech folk‑rock collective will perform the album in its entirety across six cities, with the Prague Philharmonia and guest vocalist Lenka Dusilová joining the lineup on stage.
The tour follows a long history of stylistic growth. Founded in spring 1988 in Svitavy as I. Českomoravská nezávislá hudební společnost, the group released its debut, Dověcnosti, in 1990–1991. The record presented eighteen lesser‑known folk tunes in a largely acoustic setting. By 1994 the band had shifted toward a more electric sound and shortened its name to Českomoravská hudební společnost. Its 1996 release, Mezi horami, was widely praised and is still regarded as one of the band’s finest works.
In 1999 Čechomor opened for the popular Czech rock group Lucie, and a year later issued a self‑titled album that introduced the current name, Čechomor. That record also marked Lenka Dusilová’s first appearance as a guest musician. The following year the group toured with singer‑songwriter Jaromír Nohavica.
A pivotal moment came in 2001 when Čechomor performed a concert at Prague’s Rudolfinum with the Collegium of the Czech Philharmonic, arranged by British composer and musician Jaz Coleman. Coleman produced the band’s next studio album, Proměny, which was recorded with the Czech Philharmonic and gave the traditional repertoire a rich symphonic sound. The album earned three Anděl Awards, including Album of the Year and Song of the Year for the title track. An English‑language version of “Proměny” was recorded with Dusilová and Coleman.
The collaboration between Čechomor, Coleman and Nohavica later inspired the mockumentary Year of the Devil (Rok ďábla), directed by Petr Zelenka. The film won seven Czech Lion Awards, including Best Music.
The 25‑year anniversary tour is the first time the band will perform Proměny in its entirety with the Prague Philharmonia and a guest appearance by Dusilová. According to the band’s official announcement, the six‑city itinerary will include Prague, Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň, Liberec and Hradec Králové. The concerts aim to showcase the album’s blend of folk tradition and contemporary orchestration, a combination that has defined Čechomor’s sound.
The tour also highlights the enduring influence of Proměny on Czech music. The album’s success in 2001, marked by three Anděl Awards, positioned the band as a key player in the country’s folk‑rock scene. The involvement of the Prague Philharmonia underscores the album’s symphonic ambition, while Dusilová’s presence connects the project to one of the country’s most celebrated contemporary singers.
As the band prepares for the anniversary shows, fans and critics alike anticipate a performance that revisits a landmark record while reaffirming Čechomor’s role in bridging traditional Czech music with modern production. The tour will run through the summer of 2026, with dates announced on the band’s website and social‑media channels.
The 25th‑anniversary celebrations conclude a quarter‑century of Čechomor’s evolving musical journey, from its acoustic beginnings to its current collaboration with orchestral and contemporary artists. The upcoming performances will offer listeners a chance to experience the album that earned the band national acclaim and international recognition.
The tour follows a long history of stylistic growth. Founded in spring 1988 in Svitavy as I. Českomoravská nezávislá hudební společnost, the group released its debut, Dověcnosti, in 1990–1991. The record presented eighteen lesser‑known folk tunes in a largely acoustic setting. By 1994 the band had shifted toward a more electric sound and shortened its name to Českomoravská hudební společnost. Its 1996 release, Mezi horami, was widely praised and is still regarded as one of the band’s finest works.
In 1999 Čechomor opened for the popular Czech rock group Lucie, and a year later issued a self‑titled album that introduced the current name, Čechomor. That record also marked Lenka Dusilová’s first appearance as a guest musician. The following year the group toured with singer‑songwriter Jaromír Nohavica.
A pivotal moment came in 2001 when Čechomor performed a concert at Prague’s Rudolfinum with the Collegium of the Czech Philharmonic, arranged by British composer and musician Jaz Coleman. Coleman produced the band’s next studio album, Proměny, which was recorded with the Czech Philharmonic and gave the traditional repertoire a rich symphonic sound. The album earned three Anděl Awards, including Album of the Year and Song of the Year for the title track. An English‑language version of “Proměny” was recorded with Dusilová and Coleman.
The collaboration between Čechomor, Coleman and Nohavica later inspired the mockumentary Year of the Devil (Rok ďábla), directed by Petr Zelenka. The film won seven Czech Lion Awards, including Best Music.
The 25‑year anniversary tour is the first time the band will perform Proměny in its entirety with the Prague Philharmonia and a guest appearance by Dusilová. According to the band’s official announcement, the six‑city itinerary will include Prague, Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň, Liberec and Hradec Králové. The concerts aim to showcase the album’s blend of folk tradition and contemporary orchestration, a combination that has defined Čechomor’s sound.
The tour also highlights the enduring influence of Proměny on Czech music. The album’s success in 2001, marked by three Anděl Awards, positioned the band as a key player in the country’s folk‑rock scene. The involvement of the Prague Philharmonia underscores the album’s symphonic ambition, while Dusilová’s presence connects the project to one of the country’s most celebrated contemporary singers.
As the band prepares for the anniversary shows, fans and critics alike anticipate a performance that revisits a landmark record while reaffirming Čechomor’s role in bridging traditional Czech music with modern production. The tour will run through the summer of 2026, with dates announced on the band’s website and social‑media channels.
The 25th‑anniversary celebrations conclude a quarter‑century of Čechomor’s evolving musical journey, from its acoustic beginnings to its current collaboration with orchestral and contemporary artists. The upcoming performances will offer listeners a chance to experience the album that earned the band national acclaim and international recognition.
