Pražák Quartet

Pražák Quartet in 2011. From left: Vlastimil Holek, Michal Kaňka, Josef Klusoň, Pavel Hůla

The Pražák Quartet (in Czech: Pražákovo kvarteto) is a Czech string quartet established in 1972. 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.

Members

Recordings

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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