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Phone:	585 635 260
E-mail:	petr.plany@upol.cz
Web:	http://aix-lin.upol.cz/~plany/

Consultation hours

Po předchozí elektronické domluvě / by appointment
 
St/We     10:30 - 11:15
Čt/Thu     10:30 - 11:15

Biography

Expertise

- harmony and counterpoint
- organ
- improvisation
- piano
Prof. MgA. Petr Planý
 
At the Department of Music Education, Faculty of Education, Palacký University Olomouc, Prof. MgA. Petr Planý gives lectures and seminars on harmony and counterpoint, teaches the organ including history, literature, and improvisation. Vice-Chair of the Subject Area Committee of the doctoral degree programme Music Theory and Education, Head of bachelor’s and master’s theses, supervisor of doctoral students, opponent of dissertations and habilitation theses, member of professorship boards at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague and Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Brno.
 




Quatations from press: 
 
Yulian Vynnickyi, director of the House of Organ Music, Lviv, Ukraine, October 28th, 2016:
 
On October 13th, 2016, Petr Planý outstandingly performed challenging compositions from different epochs, written by Czech, French and German composers. The Ukrainian audience is looking forward to attending his unforgettable concerts again.
 
The General Consulate of the Czech Republic in Lviv, Ukraine, October 18th, 2016:
 
In the 6th International organ festival „Diapazon“, which is held from October 1st to 23rd, 2016, performed on October 13th Czech organist Petr Planý. His concert had a great success among the Lviv audience. The crowded House of the Organ Music applauded by a standing ovation the Petr Planý’s virtuosity and his masterly performance.

St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, New York City, John Scott, Organist and Director of Music: 
 


Thank you for your excellent recital here at Saint Thomas Church Sunday, February 3^rd 2008, which I enjoyed very much. It was a pleasure to hear you and we appreciate the contribution you made to the musical life of this Parish and its community in presenting such an interesting program to a most appreciative audience. 
 


Embassy of the Czech Republic, Rome: 
 


Although the concert of Petr Plany in Rome on May 11th, 2003, was given just before the public and free concert of Sir Paul McCartney in Coliseum, that was watched by an half of million people, and the competition was pretty much hard, even our artist had not a lack of audience. The S. Marcello church was filled by lovers of organ music, who were attracted by prestige of the performer and also by his program not frequently given in Italy. The mastery of Petr Plany took the effect especially in the compositions of contemporary authors, which interpretation captivated the listeners, that called forth two encores. The concert might be considered as a happy presentation of the Czech music in Italy. 
 


Olomouc:  
 


His ample program with compositions from all epochs of organ music surprized everybody. With tasteful  sobriety Petr Plany played the Renaissance music by J. Obrecht and F. Maschera. From J.S. Bach repertoire we heard besides chorales an authentic presentation of three great works (BWV 651, 527, 540). In the same absolute rendering we heard compositions by J.F.N. Seger, J.K. Kuchar, B.A. Wiedermann and especially a specimen from a highly demanding contemporary composition by O. Messiaen. The playing of Petr Plany is marked by a great expression scale, from a lyrical and expressive project to a striking and energetical performance. He achieves all fine musical ability.  The most demanding works of organ literature were given by Petr Plany with high credibility, both in expression and form of the compositions, with awasome technique, precision and brilliancy. 
 


Neufchateau: 
 


The Petr Plany organ recital at St. Nicholas enabled the musical lovers to enjoy precious moments - so extraordinary was the virtuosity and sensitiveness of the Czech artist. A marvellous recital including enthusiasm, great emphasis, deep feelings and great mastery in laying the organ. The proof of rare performance which makes Petr Plany, a dignified representative of the Czech organ school.
 


Michel Chapuis, Paris: 
 


Petr Plany is a musician fully accomplished in his art. 
 


Andre Stricker, Strasbourg: 
 


Petr Plany is a remarkable organist who created a full satisfaction.Pietramelara:A marvelous organist, a marvelous recital. Italian listeners were enchanted by Petr Plany. 
 


Speyer on Rhine: 
 


A subtle feeling for registration was developed by Petr Plany in both late-romantic compositions by B.A. Wiedermann and he gave a rise to a very contrastive scale of sounds. While from depth to the peaks rushing Notturno Petr Plany filled with a  mood full of secrets, Toccata and Fugue in F minor stressed technical and agogic ability of this organist. 
 


Marilyn Mason, Ann Arbor, The University of Michigan, U.S.A.: 
 


Petr Plany is an outstanding musician - an organist with impeccable musicianship which has a strong scholarly foundation. His recital was superb. I recommend him without reservation. 
 


Sylvia Hunt, Albertson College, Idaho, U.S.A.: 
 


Petr Plany - such an accomplished performer and teacher. We will long remember our time with him and would look forward to his return. 
 


Larry E. Craig, the U.S. senator: 
 


Petr Plany - an excellent musician and certainly as well an ambassador of good will for his country. 
 


Hiroshi A. Usami, Nagoya, Japan:  
 


Petr Plany captivated us by deepness of his musical expression. He plays with all his heart and soul.