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CONCERT FOR A FOREST

Bring the project Concert for a Forest to life. A new international musical ensemble that shares love for music and nature.

Author: Jiří Trtík

  • Michaela Ěpačková

  • Left - white, right - black. By Marie Svobodová.

  • Left - white, right - black. By Marie Svobodová.

  • Thank you for supporting our project!

EUR 13,099
pledged of EUR 10,372

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126% completed

131 contributors pledged

Music, Art

All or nothing. Project finished on Aug 15, 2021 at 16:46.

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"A forest will give you more than books. Science or teachers will never teach you as much as trees and rocks."

- St. Bernard of Clairvaux

Making premieres of new compositions, and fighting for new classical music is my long-term sense of life.

Throughout my life, I have founded and led several choirs that still exist today and bring pleasure to many people.

This is the biggest project in my life so far. I wanted it was not just an "ordinary" framework for new music but I wished it had a deep idea, a clear vision. This turned out to be the love of nature.

Bring the Forest to Life.

Forests are the lungs of our planet Earth; they have inspired us since ancient times and bring us peace of mind. Their pleasant "silence", greenery, the rustling of leaves, and the twittering of birds act like a balm to the soul. People have been looking up to nature as something eternal.

Thus, is nature really something eternal and for granted?

With this composition, I would like to give a voice to a forest, unite music and nature together. Simply, I would like to underline the great significance, beauty, and intelligence of this sacred place which is currently in constant danger, and is literally disappearing before in front of our eyes.

How did it all start?

I have been thinking intensively about an idea of a new ensemble for a long time. It's one of my biggest dreams.

I share love of music and nature with the soloist Michaela Špačková. We thought about how it could be combined, had endless intercontinental phone conversations, and played with different ideas. We wanted to create something new, original, and colorful for solo bassoon. And this is how the idea of a bassoon concerto arose.

One day, during our phone call between Cleveland and Berlin, she said, "Hey, Jiří, don't you want to dedicate that concert to forests?"

I rejoiced at hearing that; my long-term plans and everything merged together. I grew up in the Czech-Moravian Highlands region, and therefore I have a tight relationship with a forest. Writing a concert dedicated to a forest is a strong matter of my heart.

Description of the Composition:

The composition is new, original, colorful, connecting and free at the same time. A solo bassoon represents an individual and strong tree - the Mother - it excels by its timbre and expressive possibilities. Performed by Michaela, it sings and flows through the lines with the support of the ensemble, as well as trees are supported by their roots. Throughout the composition, there is harmony and understanding of individuals.

I see a certain metaphor of a healthy society in a healthy and diverse forest where the system of roots that are interconnected, and through which individual trees communicate, and support each other. I feel a great inspiration to express these relationships by musical means.

The composition will take 25-30 minutes.

At the end of the composition, a poem by Miloš Doležal For Dead Trees will appear.

How we are going to deal with the raised funds?

1st stage – 261,000 CZK

The funds will be used to rent the premises for rehearsals and recordings, release of a CD, shoot a video clip and organize the premiere of the Concert For a Forest.

2nd stage – 500,000 CZK

If we manage to raise more than the required amount of money, we would like to launch a new musical ensemble with this project, which would focus on presenting premieres of young authors, and also on collaboration with the world's leading young artists across all artistic disciplines.

"There in the forest, there in the forest, there a soul will be healed."

- Jaroslav Nečas from Písečný

stro.MY - ensemble composition

Solo bassoon: Michaela Špačková (www.michaelaspackova.com)

French Horn, Clarinet / Bass Clarinet, 3 Percussions, 2 Violins, 2 Violas, 2 Cellos, 2 Double Basses

Mixed choir (12 members)

Music author and conductor: Jiří Trtík (www.jiritrtik.com)

The video clip will be shot in collaboration with the award-winning film director Martin Páv (Kibera: The Story of a Slum, 2018), director of photography Petr Racek (Wolves on Borders, 2021), and the sound engineer Adam Bláha (Caught in the Net, 2020).

About the author:

Jiří Trtík (pronounced Yearshee Turteek) is a Czech composer, conductor, and educator. Jiří joined the faculty of the International Conservatory of Prague in 2020. He has received a number of commissions and performances from world-class performers and ensembles, such as members of the Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Grammy Award-winning Cleveland Chamber Symphony, Kühn Mixed Choir, the principal cellist of The Cleveland Orchestra Mark Kosower, and the associate principal bassoonist of The Cleveland Orchestra Barrick Stees. His works have been performed in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Latvia, United States, and Japan.

In 2020, Jiří has composed music for the movie Wolves on Borders (Martin Páv), which was premiered at the documentary movie festival Vision du Reel in Switzerland. Other movies that Jiří has scored are The Hunch (Nina Mikesková), Zelená Vdova (Luboš Kučera), Jdi dál (Martin Páv). He has participated in several international masterclasses (Vocal Espoo 2014 in Finland, International Composition Masterclass in Latvia in 2014).

As a conductor, he has conducted performances of Mozart’s Requiem, B. Martinů’s Opening of the Wells, as well as he premiered choral works by several young Czech composers. Jiří studied philosophy at Charles University. He writes a blog about music and organizes benefit concerts. Jiří Trtík is a recipient of 2nd prize (1st was not given) and Special Prize for The Best Czech Composition at the International Composition Competition Generace 2019 at the Janáček International Music Festival in Ostrava. (Moc se mi zde nezadají odstavce)

He also received first-prize at the Cleveland Composers Guild Fifth Annual Collegiate Composition Competition 2018, and won the WCSMS 2018 Promising Young Composers Competition. In 2018, Jiří Trtík was honored to receive the 2018 Donald Erb Prize in Composition. Jiří has earned his Master of Music at the Cleveland Institute of Music. He has also studied composition and conducting at the Prague Conservatory. 

Instagram: @trtini_music

Michaela Špačková:

“She is a brilliant and charismatic musician, who stands out for her intensity and symbiosis with the instrument. Every performance and pieces are taken with accuracy and joy, and at the same time represent a new way to explore new colors to be true to her style and the composer ́s idea.”
She performs as a soloist, chamber and orchestra musician and with great enthusiasm presents the bassoon not as an “old grouch hidden deep in the orchestra,” but as an astonishing melodic instrument well deserving of solo performances.
Michaela made her solo orchestral debut at the age of 17 with the PKF – Prague Philharmonia. Since then, she has performed with the  Czech Philharmonic,  ORF WIEN – Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra,  Münchener Kammerorchester, FOK – Prague Symphony Orchestra and others.
She has received many awards at the prestigious competitions including the “ ARD Musikwettbewerb,” “ Prague Spring Competition,” “Markneukirchen Wettbewerb,” and the “C.M. von Weber Competition” among others.
She studied at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler Berlin and Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris and is a member of the Academy of the Staatskapelle Berlin.

An example of Jiří Trtík’s work:

News

Jul 17, 2021 Jiří Trtík introduces the project Concert For a Forest

Dearest donors, First of all, thank you so much for your incredible support! In less then two weeks we were able to reach 40% of the final amount and only because of all of you!   I kindly invite you to watch these two new videos about the project.  Jiří Trtík introduces the project Concert For a…

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  • sold 42
    Buy a tree

    Contribute to the restoration of a healthy forest by acquiring a pioneer tree (birch, alder, rowan, or aspen) which we will subsequently plant, and send you a picture of the planting.

    The exact location will be specified.

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 9.93
    (CZK 250)

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    Come and see our rehearsal

    Come and see our musical kitchen between August 16 - 20 in Prague. We are looking forward to enjoying a good cup of coffee with you during the rehearsal break.

    The location will be specified. 

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    EUR 13.91
    (CZK 350)

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    Canvas bag with the ensemble logo

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    In the note, please write the chosen color (white or black). See illustrative pictures in the gallery.

    Postage and packing included.

    Reward delivery: on address, in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 17.88
    (CZK 450)

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    Ticket for the premiere in the woods

    In one of the beautiful summer evenings we are going to play this composition in a non-traditional concert environment of the woods around Prague.

    Enjoy listening to the composition with the forest ambient sounds in the background.

    The location will be specified.

    Reward delivery: on address, in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 19.87
    (CZK 500)

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    CD signed by the author and ensemble members

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    If you wish we can add a personal dedication.

    Postage and packing included.

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    EUR 19.87
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    Composition lesson with Jiří Trtík

    Would you like to learn how to compose music or improvise?

    The lesson will take place online or in person in Prague (location to be specified).

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    EUR 21.86
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    Harmony lesson with Jiří Trtík

    Would you like to learn something about harmony or just expand your knowledge in this field which deals with chords and their connection? 

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    Jiří Trtík teaches harmony at the International Conservatory in Prague.

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    EUR 21.86
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    Music theory lesson with Jiří Trtík

    Practical workshop on music theory basics for non-musicians or beginners. In addition to the practical reading and writing music, the participants will be explained basic concepts of music theory, such as melody, rhythm, harmony, intervals, scales, chords and so on. At the same time, we will focus on writing notes using a notation software.

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    Drum class with Tonda Procházka

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    The lesson will take place online or in person in Prague (location to be specified).

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    EUR 21.86
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    Bassoon lesson with Michaela Špačková

    A bassoon lesson with the leading Czech bassoonist Michaela Špačková currently based in Berlin ( www.michaelaspackova.com).

    The lesson will take place online or in person in Prague or Berlin (location to be specified).

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    EUR 21.86
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    T-shirt with the ensemble logo

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    In the note, please let us know your size and the chosen color (white or black). See the illustrative pictures in the gallery.

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    EUR 27.82
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    Vinyl record signed by the author and ensemble members

    Preferential delivery of a vinyl record with the FOREST composition, including the signatures of the author and ensemble members.

    If you wish we can add a dedication.

    Postage and packing included.

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    EUR 35.76
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    Jiří will contact you about the details at the end of the campaign.

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    EUR 99.34
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    Longer composition with a dedication by Jiří Trtík

    Would you like to please someone with an original gift or commission Jiří to write a longer composition just for you?

    The composer Jiří Trtík will write a four-to-seven-minute composition for 1 - 2 instruments with a dedication to you or a person of your choice.

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    Support the project Concert for a Forest!

    The reward includes a planted tree, delivery of a CD with the FOREST composition, a T-shirt (please see the illustrative photos in the galery and let us know the size and color), a canvas bag (please see the illustrative pictures in the gallery and let us know the color), 2 tickets to the world premiere in the woods, a short composition with a dedication by Jiří Trtík, and, most importantly, good vibes which are in stock for immediate collection!

    Jiří will contact you about the details at the end of the campaign.

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    Setting a poem to music

    Do you have a favorite poem or do you write poetry that you would like set to music?

    The composer Jiří Trtík will write a composition setting any poem to music for voice and any accompanying instrument.

    Jiří will contact you about the details at the end of the campaign.

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    EUR 258.30
    (CZK 6,500)

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    Do you have a heart of gold? 

    Support the project Concert for a Forest!

    The reward includes 10 planted trees, 2 CDs with the FOREST composition, 2 vinyl records with the FOREST composition, 2 T-shirts (please see the illustrative pictures in the gallery and let us know the color), 2 canvas bag (please see the illustrative pictures in the gallery and let us know the color), a longer composition for 1 - 2 instruments of your choice with a dedication by Jiří Trtík, and 2 tickets to the world premiere in the woods (place and date to be announced).

    Postage, packing and good vibes included.

    Jiří will contact you about the details at the end of the campaign.

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    Unbearable lightness of a possibility of being the general partner of the project Concert for the Forest.

    If you agree, we will list your name/logo in the list of sponsors on the CD and on the vinyl record.

    The reward includes 25 planted trees, 4 CDs with the FOREST composition, 3 vinyl records with the FOREST composition, 4 tickets to the premiere of the concert in the woods, 2 T-shirts (please see the illustrative pictures in the gallery and let us know the color) and 2 canvas bags (please see the illustrative pictures in the gallery and let us know the color) with the stro.MY logo, a poem set to music with a dedication by Jiří Trtík, and dinner with the ensemble members. 

    Jiří will contact you about the details at the end of the campaign.

    Postage, packing and good vibes included.

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    (CZK 25,000)

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    Are you a soloist or do you have a charmber group that wants to perform new pieces?

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    Jiří will contact you about the details at the end of the campaign.

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    EUR 1,986.89
    (CZK 50,000)

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    Concert of the stro.MY ensemble

    Have you ever had a chamber orchestra and a choir in your garden playing just for you?

    Or are you preparing a major event, a wedding, a corporate event, or a birthday party that would be enlivened by a magnificent concert given by our ensemble?

    Then this reward is right for you!

    We will come or fly anywhere. Our transport within 100 km from Prague is free of charge. We will contact you after the end of the project regarding the details and the program.

    Jiří will contact you about the details at the end of the campaign.

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    EUR 1,986.89
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    Hlavní sponzor

    esnesitelná lehkost možnosti býti hlavním sponzorem projektu Koncert pro les.

    Pokud budeš souhlasit, uvedeme Tvoje jméno/logo v seznamu sponsorů na CD a na vinylu. 

    Součástí odměny je 60 zasazených stromů, zaslání 8 CD se skladbou Les, 4 vinylů se skladbou Les, 8 lístků na premiéru koncertu Les, 4 trička a 4 plátěnky s logem stro.MY (do poznámky nám napiš zvolenou velikost a barvu), rozsáhlou skladbu na míru pro libolné obsazení (ohledně detailů se s Tebou Jiří spojí po skončení projektu) a  večeře se členy ansámblu. 

    Poštovné a balné včetně dobré energie v ceně.

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 2,384.26
    (CZK 60,000)

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    Main sponsor

    Unbearable lightness of a possibility of being the main sponsor the project Concert for the Forest.

    If you agree, we will list your name / logo in the list of sponsors on the CD and on the vinyl record.

    The reward includes 60 planted trees, 8 CDs with the FOREST composition, 4 vinyl records with the FOREST composition, 8 tickets to the premiere of the concert in the woods, 4 T-shirts and 4 canvas bags with the stro.MY logo, a  large composition of your choice for any instruments with a dedication by Jiří Trtík, and dinner with the ensemble members.

    Jiří will contact you about the details at the end of the campaign.

    Postage, packing and good vibes included.

    Reward delivery: on address, in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 2,384.26
    (CZK 60,000)

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