Václav Hudeček [SEP] place of birth
Václav Hudeček
Václav Hudeček (born June 7, 1952 in Rožmitál pod Třemšínem, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech violinist. A former student of David Oistrakh, Hudeček's records have sold many copies in the Czech Republic, especially a 1992 recording of Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons", certified platinum. Hudeček also runs an annual academy for promising young Czech violinists.
Biography.
Hudeček studied at the Prague Conservatory. On 11 November 1967, aged 15, he performed with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London. The
, and Germany. Since 1997 he has been organising the Václav Hudeček Academy, a 10-day course for young violinists held every August in Luhačovice. The best participants from this course are awarded a new violin and a contract to appear with Hudeček at his concerts. Violinists awarded from his academy include Josef Špaček, Marek Pavelec, and Jiří Vodička.
In 2007, Hudeček received the "National Award for Achievement in the Area of Culture and the Arts" from Czech President Václav Klaus.
Hudeček is married to actress Eva Hudečková