KATEŘINA KONOPOVÁ

Kateřina Konopová was born in Opava, where she attended the local music school. Following her studies at the Janáček Conservatory in Ostrava, she continued her training at the University of Ostrava’s Institute for Art Studies under the guidance of Professor Marta Toaderová. Her academic journey culminated in a doctoral degree from the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava, where she studied under Professor Stanislav Zamborský.

Her artistic excellence has been recognized at numerous international competitions. She took 1st prize in the solo category at the Art-duo Competition in Prague (2018), 2nd prize at the International Master Competition in Warsaw (2019 and 2022), and 1st prize at the Art-duo Competition in Barcelona (2019). Her success in chamber music is equally notable; in 2005, she won 2nd prize at the first Henri Selmer Bass Clarinet Competition in Rotter