Alois Stavárek

Alois Stavárek grew up in Jihlava, where he attended grammar school and received his early musical training. He is currently studying French horn at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (HAMU) with Jan Vobořil and Ondřej Vrabec. His previous studies included regular lessons with Professor František Petráš at the Janáček Academy of Performing Arts in Brno.

He was awarded Second Prize in the fourth category of the International Brass Competition in Brno. A regular participant in music courses in Balatonfüred, Telč and Broumov, he has also honed his skills in masterclasses with Szabolcs Zempléni, Přemysl Vojta, Christian-Friedrich Dallmann and Kerry Turner.

His orchestral experience includes performances with the Czech Philharmonic, PKF – Prague Philharmonia, the Prague Chamber Orchestra, the West Bohemian Symphony Orchestra and the Czech Sinfonietta. He has also worked with the Czech Horn Chorus.