Karel Hoffmann (2)

* 12.12.1872 Prague - Smíchov (former Austro-Hungarian Empire), † 30.3.1936 Prague - Podolí (former Czechoslovakia) Czech violin virtuoso and music educator. First violinist of the České Kvarteto (Bohemian Quartet) and the Czech Trio, a professor of violin at themaster school of the Prague Conservatory. Propagator of Czech music abroad. He raised a number of domestic and foreign violinists, some of whom, such as Stanislav Novák, Francis Daniel, Kitty Červenková etc., have become well-known soloists. Was awarded the State Prize for the year 1927 and several foreign decorations.