Jozef Horváth

Jozef Horváth is an Assistant Professor at the Department of String, Wind and Percussion Instruments, Faculty of Music and Dance, Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava. He holds an Artist Certificate from Southern Methodist University (Dallas, USA) and completed doctoral studies at his current institution under doc. Jozef Kopelman. His roles include concertmaster of the Slovak Philharmonic, principal conductor of the Moyzes Quartet, and leadership of the Conservatory Chamber Orchestra.

Education:

• Conservatory in Bratislava (student of Prof. Albín Vrteľ)
• Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in Bratislava (class of doc. Jozef Kopelman)
• Study stay at SMU University, Dallas (USA)
• Vienna Universität für Musik und Darstellende Kunst (class of Günter Pichler)

Artistic Focus: Renowned as a violinist, soloist, and chamber musician, Horváth emphasizes orchestral performance and pedagogy. His career spans global collaborations with ensembles like the Slovak Philharmonic, Konzerthaus Orchestra Berlin, and Solistes Europeéns Luxembourg.

Teaching & Leadership: Teaches at Bratislava State Conservatory and the Academy of Performing Arts. Revived the Conservatory Chamber Orchestra after a 20-year hiatus. Serves as jury member in national competitions (Trnava, Nitra, Komárno) and master class lecturer across Europe.