Pražák Quartet
The Pražák Quartet (in Czech: Pražákovo kvarteto) is a Czech string quartet The term string quartet can refer to either a type of musical composition or a group of four people who play them. Many composers from the mid-18th century onwards wrote string quartets. The associated musical ensemble consists of two violinists ... established in 1974. It is one of the Czech Republic's premiere chamber ensembles. It was founded while its members were still students at Prague Conservatory (1974–1978). The quartet was awarded First Prize at the Evian International Competition in 1978 and the Prague Spring Festival Prize in 1979 with second places not being awarded at both the competitions to indicate the difference in level. Members * First violin: ** 1974-2010: Václav Remeš ** 2010-2015: Pavel Hůla ** Since 2015: Jana Vonášková * Second violin: ** 1974-2021: Vlastimil Holek ** Since 2021: Marie Magdalena Fuxová * Viola: Josef Klusoň * Cello: ** 1974-1986: Josef Pražà ...
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