Czech Boys Choir Boni Pueri - Ryba, Stamic, Pichl: Czech Christmas Mass (2011)

Founded in 1982, the Czech Boys Choir Boni Pueri carries on the tradition of a choir that has been active in the metropolitan chapter of St Vitus in Prague since 1252. The present ensemble, which has 200 members ranging from 4 to 19 years old, has performed more than 4,000 international concerts. Boni Pueri also performs at important state events, and has appeared alongside numerous distinguished artists. It is often invited to perform as a guest artist at festivals around the world, and also works closely with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra.
The ensemble performs works by contemporary composers, and has recorded contemporary film music. The choir has made recordings for media, and released over 30 albums.
The choir is part of a unique arts school for boys’ voices, the first of its kind in the Czech Republic. It received the 2012 Award of the Czech Choirs Association, and in 2015 was given the title of Cultural Ambassador of Europe by the European Federation of Choirs. It is led by director and conductor Pavel Horák.