The international festival was estabilshed upon initiative of the city of Brno. National Theatre Brno is the organising body of the festival.<BR>  The intention was the omnibus performance of L. Janáček´s opera pieces and selection of orchestra and chamber works performed by top artists including some from abroad. The festival will be held under the auspices of Mr. P. Dostál, the Minister of Culture. Members of the artistic and honorary committees represent outstanding personalities of the world of politics and art. Medial partners are Czech TV, Avenir Prague, Lidové noviny, Vltava radio station, Reflex journal. The organiser publishes Festivalové listy (Festival News).