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