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1972

 

Martina Janková is a Czech soprano who has established herself as one of the most versatile and sought-after classical music artists of her generation. Born on October 26, 1972, in the town of Ostrava, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic), Janková showed an early interest in music and began singing in a children's choir at the age of six. She later studied at the Janáček Conservatory in Ostrava and the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, where she received her degree in vocal performance. Janková's career as a professional singer began in the mid-1990s, when she joined the ensemble of the National Theatre in Prague. She quickly gained recognition for her powerful and expressive voice, as well as her ability to perform a wide range of musical styles, from opera and oratorio to lieder and contemporary music. In 1998, she won the prestigious International Mozart Competition in Salzburg, Austria, which helped to launch her international career. Since then, Janková has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras and conductors, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. She has also appeared in major opera houses and festivals around the world, including the Metropolitan Opera, the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, the Salzburg Festival, and the Glyndebourne Festival Opera. One of Janková's most notable performances was her portrayal of Zerlina in Mozart's Don Giovanni at the Salzburg Festival in 2002. Her performance was widely praised for its warmth, charm, and musicality, and it helped to establish her as one of the leading Mozart interpreters of her generation. She has also received critical acclaim for her performances in other Mozart operas, including The Marriage of Figaro, Così fan tutte, and La clemenza di Tito. In addition to her work in opera, Janková is also a highly regarded interpreter of lieder and art songs. She has recorded several albums of lieder by composers such as Schubert, Schumann, and Brahms, and has performed recitals at major venues around the world. Her performances are noted for their sensitivity, intelligence, and emotional depth. Janková has received numerous awards and honors throughout her career, including the Czech Music Critics' Award, the Echo Klassik Award, and the Order of Merit of the Czech Republic. She has also been recognized for her work as a cultural ambassador, promoting Czech music and culture around the world. Despite her many accomplishments, Janková remains committed to her craft and continues to seek out new challenges and opportunities. She is known for her dedication to her art, her generosity as a colleague and mentor, and her deep love of music. As she once said in an interview, "Music is my life.

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