František Novotný

František Novotný is a Professor of Violin at the Department of String, Wind and Percussion Instruments, Faculty of Music and Dance, Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava. He holds the title of University Professor (awarded 2009) and has been a soloist in over 2,500 concerts worldwide. His career spans award-winning performances (e.g., Prague Spring, Tchaikovsky Competition), recordings of over 70 violin concertos, and premieres of works like Arensky's Romantic Violin Concerto (2017). Awards include the RAI Prize and Henryk Wieniawski Medal.

• Repertoire specialization: Classical/Romantic core works & lesser-known composers (Korngold, Bloch, Taneyev).
• Collaborations: Czech Philharmonic, NHK Orchestra, Carnegie Hall, and festivals like Salzburg Festspielhaus.
• Teaching: Masterclasses in 10+ countries, jury roles at international competitions (Carl Flesch, Telemann).

Recordings emphasize forgotten masterpieces and contemporary commissions, with notable albums on Ernest Bloch, Korngold, and world premieres by Tann and Hitt. His pedagogical focus bridges technical mastery with artistic interpretation.