Jan Sedivka

Jan Boleslav Sedivka (in Czech: Šedivka) (Slaný, 8 September 1917 Hobart, 23 August 2009), Czech-born, was one of Australia's foremost violinists and teachers.

Biography Educated in Czechoslovakia (Otakar Ševčík and Jaroslav Kocián), France (École Normale de Musique, Classe Jacques Thibaud) and England (Max Rostal), Jan Sedivka made his reputation overseas as a soloist, chamber music player and teacher before coming to Australia in 1961. Honorary Fellow, Trinity College of Music, London Honorary Doctor of Letters, University of Tasmania Honorary Professor, Shanghai Conservatory of Music Memorial Gold Medal, Prague Academy of Musical Arts Honorary Fellowship in Music Australia Honorary Citizen, Royal City of Slany (Czech Republic) Honorary Professor University of Tasmania 1995 It was founded by the Australia Council in honour of Don Banks, Australian composer, performer and the first chair of its music board. 2004 Jan Sedivka Don Banks Music Award

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