Václav Luks is a Czech conductor, harpsichordist and horn player who completed his training with a specialization in early music in Basel and is also a strong advocate of Czech music. In 2005, he founded the Prague Baroque Orchestra Collegium 1704 and the vocal ensemble Collegium Vocale 1704. In addition to his work with his ensembles, he conducts concerts by other orchestras specializing in early music, but also by modern ensembles such as his debut with the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Dresden Kreuzchor is one of the oldest and most famous boys' choirs in the world. Even after more than 800 years, one of its most important tasks is to sing in the liturgical services of the Kreuzkirche on Dresden's Altmarkt, where it performs in vespers and church services and regularly gives concerts with outstanding works of sacred music. In addition, the Kruzianer, who have been singing under the direction of Martin Lehmann since 2022, regularly go on tours at home and abroad as cultural ambassadors for Dresden.