Suk Trio

Suk Trio, a Czech piano trio founded in 1951, was composed of Josef Suk on violin, Jiří Hubička on piano, and Saša Večtomov on cello. The ensemble made its debut at the Rudolfinum Hall in Prague on April 5, 1951. The group's breakthrough came with their first recording, Dumky by Antonín Dvořák, released in 1959 for Deutsche Grammophon, marking the label's first stereophonic recording. Throughout its career, the Suk Trio performed extensively and recorded numerous albums, including Piano Trio in B Flat Major • Notturno (1965), The Complete Piano Trios Volume 2 - No. 3 In F-Minor Op. 65 (1978), and Dvořák's Complete Piano Trios (2001). Notable achievements include receiving the Grand Prix du Disque award and performing in various countries such as Africa, Europe, Japan, the USA, and Australia. The trio's final concert took place on May 20, 1990, in Prague.