Origin and essence
Rudolf Firkušný was one of the most important Czech pianists of the 20th century and one of the most important interpreters of Czech music abroad. After emigrating during the Second World War, he worked mainly in the USA, where he built an international career and systematically performed works by Czech composers, especially Leoš Janáček and Bohuslav Martinů.
The Rudolf Firkusny Grant was established in memory of the world pianist R. Firkusny, Honorary Doctor of the JAMU, by his daughter Véronique Firkusny-Callegari and his son Igor Firkusny.
The grant is primarily used to support study abroad placements that provide participants with an exceptional educational opportunity in the field of study.
The Rector decides on the award of the grant on the basis of the recommendation of the committee.
Grants awarded
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- Beata Vymlátilová, a student at the HF JAMU, to cover the costs of her participation in the prestigious opera academy in Hastings,
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- Markus Flodin, student of the JAMU Faculty of Music, as a contribution to the costs of participation in the Blue Danube Opera Conducting Masterclass 2026 in Bulgaria
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- Karolína Alena Bartoňková, a student at the JAMU Faculty of Arts, to cover the costs of her unpaid participation in the World EXPO in Osaka,
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- Michal Grombiřík, a student at the HF JAMU, as a contribution to cover the costs of the Dulcimer Workshop at Berklee College of Music in Valencia,
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- Hynek Čejko, a student at the HF JAMU, as a contribution to cover the costs of the Dulcimer Workshop at Berklee College of Music in Valencia,
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- František Sliž, a student of the JAMU Faculty of Music, as a contribution to the costs of his summer internship at the Saluzzo Opera Academy in Italy
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- Beata Vymlátilová, a student at the HF JAMU, to cover the costs of her participation in the prestigious opera academy in Hastings,
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- Markus Flodin, student of the JAMU Faculty of Music, as a contribution to the costs of participation in the Blue Danube Opera Conducting Masterclass 2026 in Bulgaria
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- Karolína Alena Bartoňková, a student at the JAMU Faculty of Arts, to cover the costs of her unpaid participation in the World EXPO in Osaka,
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- Michal Grombiřík, a student at the HF JAMU, as a contribution to cover the costs of the Dulcimer Workshop at Berklee College of Music in Valencia,
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- Hynek Čejko, a student at the HF JAMU, as a contribution to cover the costs of the Dulcimer Workshop at Berklee College of Music in Valencia,
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- František Sliž, a student of the JAMU Faculty of Music, as a contribution to the costs of his summer internship at the Saluzzo Opera Academy in Italy
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- Matej Sloboda, a student at the HF JAMU, to cover the costs of his studies at the California Institute of the Arts,
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- Josef Nosál, student of the Faculty of Arts at the JAMU, as a contribution to cover part of the costs of his stay at The Václav Havel Library Foundation
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- Matej Sloboda, a student at the HF JAMU, to cover the costs of his studies at the California Institute of the Arts,
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- Josef Nosál, student of the Faculty of Arts at the JAMU, as a contribution to cover part of the costs of his stay at The Václav Havel Library Foundation
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- Anežka Pokorná, a student at the JAMU Faculty of Arts, for a work placement at the Czech Center in New York.
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- Matěj Poura, student of the Faculty of Arts, JAMU, to cover part of the costs of the Grotowski Institute and a student of the Faculty of Arts, JAMU
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- Zuzana Jeřábková, in order to cover part of the costs of her stay with vocal coach Paolo De Napoli.
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- Kristýna Švihálková, a student of the JAMU Faculty of Music, for a one-year internship at the HSLU Hochschule Luzern – Musik in Switzerland during the academic year 2023/2024.
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- Daniela Peclova, a student at the HF JAMU, who will participate in the Atelier for Young Festival Managers organized by the European Festival Association in New York in January 2024.
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- Anežka Pokorná, a student at the JAMU Faculty of Arts, for a work placement at the Czech Center in New York.
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- Matěj Poura, student of the Faculty of Arts, JAMU, to cover part of the costs of the Grotowski Institute and a student of the Faculty of Arts, JAMU
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- Zuzana Jeřábková, in order to cover part of the costs of her stay with vocal coach Paolo De Napoli.
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- Kristýna Švihálková, a student of the JAMU Faculty of Music, for a one-year internship at the HSLU Hochschule Luzern – Musik in Switzerland during the academic year 2023/2024.
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- Daniela Peclova, a student at the HF JAMU, who will participate in the Atelier for Young Festival Managers organized by the European Festival Association in New York in January 2024.
Veronika Kostková, student at the HF JAMU, to cover part of the costs of her stay at the Leeds International Summer School at the University of Leeds.
Ales Tvrdík, a student at the HF JAMU, as a contribution to the costs of a six-month study stay at the Sibelius Academy.
Documents
Other options for trips abroad
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