Background
Suk, Josef was born on August 8, 1929 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Son of Josef and Maria (Vlkova) Suk.
Suk, Josef was born on August 8, 1929 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Son of Josef and Maria (Vlkova) Suk.
Prague Conservatory and studied with Jaroslav Kocian.
Soloist with Czech Philharmonic Orchestra since 1961. Professor, Vienna Conservatoire since 1979. Has performed as a soloist or with trio throughout the world.
Grand Prix du Disque 1960, 1966, 1968, 1974, 1978, Czechoslovak State.
Founder Prague Autumn Festival. Artistic chief Suk Chamber Orchestra. President Prague Spring Foundation, Antonin Dvorak Foundation.
Married Marie Polakova Suk, April 26, 1951.