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Pražák Quartet

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Pražák Quartet in 2021. From left: Jana Vonášková, Josef Klusoň, Pavel Jonáš Krejčí, Marie Magdalena Fuxová

The Pražák Quartet (in Czech: Pražákovo kvarteto) is a Czech string quartet 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.[1][2][3]

Members

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  • First violin:
  • Second violin:
    • 1974-2021: Vlastimil Holek
    • Since 2021: Marie Magdalena Fuxová
  • Viola: Josef Klusoň
  • Cello:
    • 1974-1986: Josef Pražák
    • 1986-2021: Michal Kaňka
    • Since 2021: Pavel Jonáš Krejčí

Recordings

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The Prazak Quartet has made more than 60 recordings during its long history, including some of the most important works in the string quartet and chamber music literature. They record for Praga Digitals. A partial discography includes:

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References

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  1. ^ "Pražák Quartet". Eunic London, europe.org.uk. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Arts at Argonne presents PRAZAK STRING QUARTET". www.anl.gov. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Prazak Quartet (archived copy)". www.ensemblemusic.org. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  4. ^ "Haydn: "Erdödy" Quartets Op.76 - Vol.1". Discogs. Discogs. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  5. ^ "Haydn: "Erdödy" Quartets Op.76 - Vol.2". Discogs. Discogs. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  6. ^ "Haydn: The Last Three String Quartets Op. 77, Op.103". Discogs. Discogs. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  7. ^ "-Shostakovich: String Quartets Opp. 108, 110 / Piano Quintet, Op. 57". Discogs. Discogs. Retrieved April 15, 2024.