Violinist-composer Jan Kubelik, father of conductor Rafael Kubelik, was one of the world’s biggest music celebrities, then faded into obscurity with the outbreak of war. Pavel Šporcl recorded it as a world premiere. Below is the live performance from Smetana Hall with Prague Symphony Orchestra and Tomas Brauner.
Pavel Sporcl’s records long-lost violin concerto by forgotten violinist Jan Kubelik in « Homage To Jan Kubelik’ with Prague Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Tomas Brauner. It comprises the world premiere recording of Jan Kubelik’s Violin Concerto No.1 and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. Violinist-composer Jan Kubelik, father of the conductor Rafael Kubelik, was one of […]
« Out of this world…It has been a long time since the audience were as enthusiastic as at this concert…the Czech star violinist Pavel Sporcl tore the audience from their seats, cheering…at the cadence of the first movement you could hear a pin drop…the audience were so under his spell, then […]
… the Caprice No. 24, performed with a lightness of touch, Šporcl’s flexibility of tempo making the piece sound as if it’s being improvised. To read more click here Read Pavel Šporcl’a First Person for theartsdesk on Paganini and the Czech tradition
We are so honored by Pavel Sporcl’s nomination to the International Classical Music Award 2022 with his new album Paganiniana!
« Mount Everest of Violin Repertoire »Works for Solo Violin – Paganini, Ernst, Schnittke, Milstein, Schnittke… During Paganini´s lifetime (1782–1840), there were rumors that Paganini had sold his soul to the Devil. His violin technique was so astonishing, his performance style so exuberant and his appearance so, well, demonic that there could […]
» excellent intonation, a brilliant technique and bow-arm, a colorful sound with wide-ranging variety, and a flashy, tireless energy… » He is a unique artist… » – The New York concert review about Pavel’s last concert in Carnegie Hall The most distinctive member of the young generation of Czech violinists, “the […]
Pavel Šporcl and his Gipsy Way ensemble (cimbalom, viola, double-bass) offer a truly extraordinary concert, not only due to these superlative musicians combining their forces but also the repertoire and the atmosphere on the stage and in the auditorium alike. Pavel Šporcl steps out with zest from the domain of classical […]
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A beautiful Blue Christmas is the order of these late December days thanks to world famous Czech musician Pavel Sporcl with his unique blue violin… This year Pavel is the special guest and what a gift he is. This annual concert exudes warmth and atmosphere and he contributes greatly. But […]
