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Interview with František Kinský: I enjoy observing the younger generation engaging in noble pursuits
Once again this year, the most successful local participants in the competition will receive...

An interview with Tomáš Pilař: Violin-making as a fate and mission
Tradition, craft humility, sense of detail and deep respect for sound. It all comes together...

Competition schedule
Competition schedule download here Tuesday, May 6, 2025, concert hall of music school 12 p.m. ...

Feeling good? Sure thing!
Stones, Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Jimi Hendrix. New Woodstock? A return to the golden...

Laureate’s younger sister got her back!
The most famous sister duo in the history of the Kocianka Ragnhild and Eldbjörg Hemsing...

Laureate 2024
The absolute winner of 66th Kocian violin competition is SORA LAVORGNA from France !

Results 4. category
1st prize Aiden Yu USA – Music Institute of Chicago 2nd prize Avalon Jordan...

results 3. category
1 st prize Nina Rakočević Serbia – Zemun 2 nd prize ----------------- 3 rd prize...

Stream – third day of competition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ14ase2g34

I made a lot of friends at Kocianka
A story of humility and perseverance ended last year with Milan Kostelenec becoming the absolute winner...