Czech vocal-instrumental chamber ensemble, established in 1956 by [a=Miroslav Venhoda]. Professionalized in 1967 as “Pražští madrigalisté” ([a835107]). Since 1977 a subdivision of [a=Czech Philharmonic Orchestra]. Artistic leaders: [a=Miroslav Venhoda] 1956–1981, Svatopluk Jányš 1981–1994, Damiano Binetti since 1994..