Jiří Pavlica (born 1 December 1953 in Uherské Hradiště) is a Czech violinist, composer and musicologist who has led the folk ensemble Hradišťan since 1978. Rooted in Moravian folk tradition, his output spans world music, jazz, and sacred compositions including masses and oratorios. His 1999 album O slunovratu, set to poems by Jan Skácel, went platinum and won the Žlutá ponorka critics' prize; his cross-cultural collaboration with South African musician Dizu Plaatjies produced the gold-certified Mys Dobré naděje (2001). Under his direction Hradišťan has performed on four continents and released over thirty recordings.
Jiří Pavlica and Hradišťan performed at the Rock for People 2026 festival in Hradec Králové as the season's legend - at a retro concert for seniors and rock audiences.
The Hradišťan concert at Rock for People 2026 became a viral moment when fans lifted a girl in a wheelchair above the crowd's heads during the final song.
Jiří Pavlica received an award at the 20th annual OSA Awards ceremony (June 12, 2025) for the most successful serious music composer abroad.
Hradišťan concluded in November 2025 a series of joint concerts with Hana and Petr Ulrychovi and the Javory Beat group - the last stop was Žďár nad Sázavou.
Hradišťan performed a New Year's concert at the Prague ABC theater (January 13, 2025), whose Christmas and New Year performances are traditionally among the most beloved.
The legendary ensemble Jiří Pavlica & Hradišťan blends folk tradition with original compositions and experimental approach. Concert in an open-air cinema.
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Summer festival of three concerts on the castle courtyard in Moravské Budějovice featuring Jiří Pavlica, Václav Noid Bárta and Tomáš Klus. Tickets from 890 CZK, subscription for all three concerts 2,400 CZK.
Legendary Czech musicians Jiří Pavlica with Hradišťan, Hana and Petr Ulrychovi, and Javory Beat perform together on one stage. Expect well-known hits, new songs, and unique musical arrangements.
Chamber concert with the SIEBENEICHENER Quartett and soloists Dagmar Pecková, Jiří Pavlica, and Martin Dropp in Chrudim.
A New Year concert with Jiří Pavlica and Hradišťan, one of the most renowned Czech folk ensembles.