Jakub Janský

Jakub began playing the violin at the age of 6.

1987–1989 he appeared as a soloist with his music school orchestra in Germany, Belgium, France, England and Scotland.

1995 he graduated from the Prague Conservatoire, where he studied with Professor Pavel Kudelásek.

1997–2002 he continued his studies privately with Professor Nora Grumlíková.

Since 2000 he has played with the Suk Chamber Orchestra as principal second violin and has also appeared with the ensemble as a soloist.

Since 1999 he has devoted himself to Argentine tango, which plays a major part in his musical life, particularly through the ensemble Bona Fide Tango. Tango also led Jakub to dance. He has attended numerous workshops and lessons with teachers from the Czech Republic and abroad, and continues to explore dance in various forms.
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Collaborations

He works with many distinguished musicians, including organist Aleš Bárta, violinist Ivan Ženatý, jazz pianist and composer Emil Viklický, double bassist Petr Dvorský, composer Josef Vejvoda and others.

Transcriptions and arrangements

He has produced more than 100 transcriptions and arrangements of tango repertoire, as well as numerous arrangements in other genres, including classical music. He has arranged for Bona Fide Tango, the Suk Chamber Orchestra, Bohemia Saxophone Quartet, the Czech National Symphony Orchestra and other ensembles.
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Away from the stage

2005 he began working in graphic and web design. Notable collaborations include projects for violin maker Jan B. Špidlen and composer Josef Vejvoda. Since 2010 he has been responsible for the graphic design and website promotion of the Suk Chamber Orchestra. He is also currently one of its managing directors, alongside other members of the orchestra.