2021The 100th Anniv. of the Foundation of the Slovak Teachers' Choir - First Day Cover

The Slovak Teachers’ Choir (SZSU) is a male vocal ensemble of Slovak teachers that has earned respect both at home and abroad. Its foundations were laid in Trenčín. It has continuously and with dignity met its artistic objectives, aptly put by Martin Rázus as: “Ignite the love of our nation through a song”, since 3rd March 1921. The choir has given thousands of performances of folk, national and sacral songs. The voices – tenors and basses have been trained by prominent conductors, such as M. Ruppeldt, J. Strelec, J. Valach, J. Haluzický, P. Hradil, and Š. Sedlický. Along with other aspects, works written by prominent significant Slovak composers for the choir have brought it many prestigious awards.