Codex Franus

Codex Franus is a noted work of Bohemian musical tradition. Its importance is not determined only by its dimensions (66 x 43 cm, 367 folios, weight of several dozens kilos) but mainly by its contents. A well-off dresser and a burgher of Hradec Kralové Jan Franus had it made at his own expense on the 8th of November 1505. The program represents a selection of the very best of this collection and attests its extraordinary variety of the then sacred music. In the concert Gregorian chant will also be performed, homophonic and polyphonic sacred songs and more-texts music. Thanks to its diversity the program enjoys enormous popularity with listeners (compare CD Codex Franus).