Jaroslav Svěcený

One of the foremost Czech violin-players

His career began during the studies at the Prague Academy of Music and Academy of Performing Arts as the pupil of Prof. Václav Snítil. The cooperation with Nathan Milstein and Gidon Kremer then predetermined definitely Jaroslav Svěcený for the career of a soloist.

Jaroslav Svěcený is a renowed popularizer of playing the violin. Especially his television, radio, and concert projects attract the audience of all age groups. He is also renowned connoisseur of the history and design of violins. He is often invited to professional juries at violin-makers‘ competitions. His concert tours encompassed all continents. He has recorded many compact discs with the compositions of significant Czech and world authors. He became the first Czech violin-player who recorded a music medium for the Sony Classical and in 1996 he was awarded the prize of Masaryk Academy of Arts for creative artistic activity.

contact: sveceny@sveceny.cz

Virtuosi Pragenses

Prague chamber orchestra

The Virtuosi Pragenses Chamber Orchestra was founded by the violin virtuoso and conductor Libor Hlaváček in 1970. The members of the ensemble are prominent Prague musicians. Besides rich domestic concert activites the orchestra performs on significant foreign platforms. The artistic leader is Milan Lajčík.

contact: virtuosi@centrum.cz

Jiří Antalovský

Jiří Antalovský was born in Prague. He studied photography at School of Graphic Arts and cinematography at FAMU, Film Academy of Fine Arts.

In 1990 he founded ANTA atelier and focussed on commertial photography, graphic design and DVD production. For his work he recieved many avards including Grammy Award for the best CD cover.

contact: antalovsky@famousviolin.com

Additional Colaborators

Production and graphic design: Daniela Antalovská
DVD authoring and technical help: studio AVAS