Marek Štrbák

Marek Štrbák is an Assistant Professor at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava's Faculty of Music and Dance, specializing in the Department of Keyboard Instruments. He holds doctoral degrees in artistic studies and philosophy, focusing on the educational and pedagogical roles of organists and church musicians in Germany and Slovakia.

His academic background includes studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna (with Prof. M. Radulescu), Stuttgart (Prof. L. Lohmann), and Strasbourg (Prof. Ch. Mantoux). He has completed doctoral research at the University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra (2014) and artistic doctoral studies at the Academy of Performing Arts Bratislava under Prof. J.V. Michalek (2019).

Štrbák is a sought-after organist with extensive international concert activity, collaborating with orchestras like the Slovak Philharmonic and the State Chamber Orchestra Žilina. His repertoire spans all historical periods, emphasizing works by Slovak composers, including premieres of their organ pieces. He has participated in masterclasses with renowned artists such as Jon Laukvik and Lorenzo Ghielmi and is a laureate of major national and international competitions.

His artistic activity includes regular performances, masterclasses, and advocacy for Slovak musical heritage. Despite his prolific career, no specific grant or lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned in the text.