In 2015, he reached the semi-finals of the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. He is a laureate of the Bach Competition in Leipzig, the Prague Spring International Music Competition and the Concours Géza Anda in Zurich. He has performed with Czech and European orchestras, including the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich and the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra. At the RFPF, he will present a programme inspired by dance. He previously performed for RFPF audiences online in 2020; this year marks his festival debut before a live audience. programme Johann Sebastian Bach — Partita No. 1 in B flat major BWV 825 Bedřich Smetana — Czech Dances (excerpts) Maurice Ravel — Valses nobles et sentimentales Franz Liszt — Soirées de Vienne, Valse-Caprice No. 6 After Franz Schubert S 427 Franz Liszt — Mephisto Waltz No. 1 S 514 performer Marek Kozák piano More all events festivals Rudolf Firkušný Piano Festival 3. 11. 2026—9. 11. 2026