Radek Baborák

Czech republic
French horn
1976
www.baborak.com

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Radek Baborák is principal hornist of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, winner at many international competitions and one of the world's most exceptional hornists. As a soloist, he is a frequent guest of leading orchestras and cooperates with top conductors. His repertoire comprises of the complete horn work from baroque until the present.

At the age of twelve, Radek was awarded 1st Prize at the Concertino Praga Radio Competitions and three years later, he came 3rd at the prestigious Prague Spring International Competitions and received the Grand Prix Unesco.

During his studies, Radek received various laureate prizes at International Competitions, including: 1st Prize at the ARD Competition in Munich, 1994, 1st Prize in Markneukirchen, 1994, Grammy Classic Award, 1995.

From 1996 – 2000 Radek held the solo horn position at the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2001, he was offered an exclusive contract with the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra and since 2003, Radek plays principal horn at the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.