History
Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonics
1946 30th April 1946 the Symphony Orchestra of Baťa National Enterprise was formed as a part of the shoemaking company
Baťa. It had only 34 permanent members in those days.
1955 Commencement of an activity in the newly adapted premises of the House of Arts (originally the Monument to Tomáš
Baťa).
1959 The very first foreign tour of the Philharmonic Orchestra (Hungary).
1972 The first year of the international music festival Talentinum took place and is held as a Biennale ever since.
1988 The Philharmonic Orchestra adopted its current name of the Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonics.
1995 The FBM performed its first transocean tour in USA (Carnegie Hall).
1999 The FBM arranged the first year of the international festival of sacred music Harmonia Moraviae.
2011 The FBM has changed its headquarters and moved to the new premises of the Zlín Congress Center.
2016 The Philharmonic Orchestra performed a concert tour of India.
2017 This year tour of South Korea took place.
2018 The Philharmonic Orchestra repeated its successful tour of India.
2018 Tomáš Brauner, Chief Conductor, took up the post of Chief Conductor.
2021 Robert Kružík, Chief Conductor, took up the post of Chief Conductor.