The Janáček Quartet was founded
in 1947 by students of the Brno Conservatoire.
Their quick maturation and especially their excellent interpretation of Leoš Janáček´s works gave them right to use the name of their
beloved composer.
In 1955 the quartet,
consisting of Jiří Trávníček,
Adolf Sýkora, Jiří Kratochvíl and Karel Krafka,
went on their first tour abroad and aftera few years
their concert activities covered
all the continents.
The Janáček Quartet successfully presented
Czech-Moravian interpretative tradition in 55 countries
and at prestigious international festivals, which got renowned recording studios interested in mutual cooperation.
Two titles of their rich discography were awarded
Grand Prix de l´Académie de Charles Cros and one received Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik.
The ensemble has been performing for almost
seventy years which has made it necessary to introduce
some personal changes. However, the interpretative
and expressive style still form the traditional
image of the Janáček Quartet´s performance.
Since 2015 the members of the quartet are:
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MILOŠ VACEK . FIRST VIOLIN
RICHARD KRUŽÍK . SECOND VIOLIN
JAN ŘEZNÍČEK . VIOLA
BŘETISLAV VYBÍRAL . VIOLONCELLO