Michal Kostka, violin, was born in Celadné in northern
Moravia. He began learning the violin from his father, a
renowned violinist. He studied at the Brno Conservatory with
Professor Rudolf Štastný, and with Professor Adolf Sýkora at
the Janácek Music Academy in Brno, where he received his
degree. He continued his studies in Graz with Professor
 
  Alfred Staar at the University for Music and the Performing Arts. He performed with the Vienna Symphony, and was concertmaster of the Bruckner Orchestra Linz, before becoming a member of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and Vienna State Opera in 1993. He has also been a regular member of the Vienna String Soloists since 1994.  
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