Jan Hrubý

Czech violinist and songwriter

Jan Hrubý - Czech violinist and songwriter
Born

December 3rd, 1948
76 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Czech Republic

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A violinist and songwriter, rose to prominence in the Czech music scene. Established a reputation for proficiency in both performance and composition. Contributed to various musical projects, blending traditional themes with contemporary styles. His work has influenced a generation of musicians in the Czech Republic.

Performed with prominent orchestras

Composed music for theater productions

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