Celebrate the next generation of Czech classical music! Enjoy an evening of exceptional piano performances with a program spanning Czech masters and international classics.
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The Czech Center New York and the Karel Komárek Family Foundation presents a special concert spotlighting young Czech pianists: Vivi Nguyen (11), Magdaléna Kovářová (13), Valentýna Ibriqi (13), Nora Lubbadová (16), Adam Znamirovský (16), Jan Schulmeister (19). The young talents will perform works by Dvořák, Smetana, Janáček, and Novák, alongside pieces by Mozart, Chopin, Schumann, Sibelius, and Stravinsky. Experience an inspiring showcase of talent and musical tradition!
Vivi Nguyen (11), although she has been playing the piano for only four years, has already achieved impressive successes. She performed at the international television festival Golden Prague and, as its youngest participant, began studying at the MenART scholarship academy under Ivo Kahánek. From an early age, she has shown a remarkably mature and professional approach to learning, exceptional performance consistency, and a distinctive stage gift. Her acceptance into the KKFF Foundation scholarship program opens doors to competitions and masterclasses crucial for her further artistic growth.
Magdaléna Kovářová (13) is one of the most promising young Czech pianists, with numerous prizes from prestigious national and international competitions. She earned her first awards at the age of eight, and her path has since led from national stages to international recognition and performances at major festivals and venues, including Prague’s Rudolfinum and Carnegie Hall in New York.
Valentýna Ibriqi (13) began playing piano at the age of eight under the guidance of Ellina Belčiková, and just a year later won the competition Young Pianists Play Steinway & Sons , eventually becoming its absolute winner. Since then, she has been collecting awards at competitions both in the Czech Republic and abroad.
Nora Lubbadová (16), despite her young age, has established herself as one of the most exceptional piano talents in the country. She has consistently demonstrated outstanding musical ability, confirmed by a series of awards from leading competitions in her age category. Her studies are marked by a rare combination of emotional spontaneity, natural stage presence, and disciplined, respectful work. She has performed solo not only in the Czech Republic but also abroad, including in Helsinki, Belgrade, and Kragujevac.
Adam Znamirovský (16) began playing the piano spontaneously at the age of four and has been winning national and international competitions since age seven. He is considered the most remarkable talent among Czech pianists under 15. His achievements include performing Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with the Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra in Prague’s Rudolfinum under Elias Grandy. He studied at the Verbier Festival Academy, where he received the Edwin Caplin Foundation Award. Adam is a MenART scholarship recipient in the class of Ivo Kahánek, with whom he also studied at the Summer Music Academy in Kroměříž.
Jan Schulmeister (19) is the youngest heir to a family musical tradition spanning sixteen generations. He is among the most outstanding talents of his age group and has been receiving prestigious awards since he was seven. His talent has repeatedly brought him to performances with Czech orchestras under the direction of prominent conductors.
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