Future Tones – Young Talent Concert

Discover the future of classical music in this dazzling showcase of the Czech Republic’s brightest young pianists. Presented in collaboration with the Karel Komárek Family Foundation, this special evening celebrates the artistry, skill, and promise of a remarkable new generation. Taking the stage are five exceptional talents – Jan Schulmeister (19), Nora Lubbadová (16), Adam Znamirovský (15), Magdaléna Kovářová (13), and Valentýna Ibriqi (13) – each already captivating audiences with performances far beyond their years. Join us for an evening filled with energy, inspiration, and passion for music. Support the next generation of musicians and witness the moment when future stars are born.
Adam Znamirovský (15)
Adam began playing the piano spontaneously at the age of four and has been winning national and international competitions since he was seven. He is considered one of the most outstanding talents in his age category in the Czech Republic and has performed, for example, with the Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra at the Dvořák Prague Festival. He is a MenART scholarship holder, studying under Ivo Kahánek.

Jan Schulmeister (18)
Jan is the youngest continuation of a sixteen-generation family musical tradition. Since the age of seven, he has received prestigious awards and has performed with Czech orchestras under renowned conductors. He collaborates with the Wihan Quartet and performs solo both in the Czech Republic and abroad. He completed the MenART scholarship programmer and has received notable international recognition, including 3rd prize at The Cliburn Junior Competition in Dallas.

Nora Lubbadová (16)
Nora is considered one of the greatest young piano talents in the Czech Republic. She performs solo both nationally and internationally and has also performed in Brussels under the auspices of the Karel Komárek Family Foundation. She has attended masterclasses with Daniel Blumenthal and Stephen Kovacevich and became a laureate of the Concertino Praga competition, where she brilliantly performed Grieg’s Piano Concerto.

Magdaléna Kovářová (13)
Magdaléna studies piano and is a MenART academy scholarship holder under Ivo Kahánek. She has attended masterclasses with Lukáš Vondráček and in 2024 won 1st prize at the prestigious IRVINE International Music Competition, where she also performed at Carnegie Hall.

Valentýna Ibriqi (13)
Valentýna has been playing the piano for four years and has won several competitions nationally and internationally. Her playing is noted for its expression, energy, and musical maturity.

Part of (31 October - 30 November 2025)

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