Otakar Ševčík
Czech violinist and music educator
Born
March 22nd, 1852
172 years ago
Died
1934
91 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Czech Republic
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Contributed significantly to the development of violin technique and pedagogy. Studied under notable teachers and became a prominent performer in Europe. Established a renowned violin school, influencing many musicians. Published several influential method books, which are still used today in teaching violin.
Authored the violin method 'School of Bowing Technique'
Educated notable violinists such as Jan Kubelík
Served as a professor at the Prague Conservatory
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