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Jiri Vodicka

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Ji Vodika, the new star of Czech violin playingA full-scale solo debut in a programme of unaccompanied virtuoso worksJi Vodika, born in 1988 and the rising star of the Czech violin school, makes his full-scale solo debut with a recital of works for unaccompanied violin. Blessed with flawless technique, outstanding intonation and a virile, eloquent manner of delivery, he has been attracting attention since childhood through appearances with the Prague Philharmonia, the Prague Symphony Orchestra and other ensembles.The conductors Ji Blohlvek and Jakub Hra hold him in high regard and have collaborated with him repeatedly in concerto performances, while Gidon Kremer, recognising his gifts, invited him to the Lockenhaus Festival he founded (2011).In 2012 he was appointed violinist of the celebrated Smetana Trio, founded in 1934. In July 2013 he toured Japan with the reformed Smetana Trio to consider