Jan Sedivka

Jan Boleslav Sedivka AM (8 September 1917  23 August 2009)[1][2][3] was widely recognised as one of Australia's leading violinists and teachers.[4]

Educated in the Czech Republic (Otakar Ševčík, Prague Conservatoire, J. Kocian), France (École Normale de Musique, Classe Jacques Thibaud) and England (Max Rostal), he made his reputation overseas as a soloist, chamber music player and teacher before coming to Australia in 1961.[5][6]

As a performer, Jan Sedivka gained special merit for his efforts on behalf of Australian contemporary music. In this capacity he introduced a number of important works dedicated to him, in particular concertos by Larry Sitsky (Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 4), James Penberthy, Ian Cugley, Don Kay, Colin Brumby, Edward Cowie and Eric Gross.

His wife Beryk Sedivka is a noted pianist who often performed with him.

Honours and awards

For his services to music Dr. Sedivka received many honours including:

References

  1. UTAS Alumni News
  2. University of Tasmania: UTAS tribute for Jan Sedivka, musician and pedagogue 1917-2009
  3. Report of his death from the Australian Music Centre
  4. Companion to Tasmanian History
  5. Lyrebird Press
  6. 1 2 3 University of Tasmania Conservatory of Music
  7. It's an Honour: AM
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