Biography

Pavel Steidl was born in Rakovnik (Czech Republic). Since he won first prize at the Radio France International Competition in Paris, he has become one of the most widely celebrated soloists of his generation. His highly expressive performances of rare 19th-century guitar literature on authentic instruments add a wonderful dimension to his already exceptional performances.

Pavel Steidl also composes himself and his own compositions are often played on his concerts.

P. Steidl played in more then 30 countries of the world from among Canada, Cuba, Spain, Poland, Austria, Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala, Australia, Japan, England, Scotland and many others.

On demand of Italian Guitar Magazine Guitart his name appeard between eight most important guitarist of the year 2003.

Discography:
Hudebni Mladi - Supraphone 1983
Tyden Nove Tvorby - Panton 1984
Pavel Steidl Debut - Panton 1985
Guitar / Music of the 18 th and 19 th centuries - Panton 1993
Masters of the Czech Classical Guitar - Pehy 1994
Kdyz mam nohy o mesic opreny - Panton 1994
Cantabile - Erasmus 1995 (Jan Opsitos violin)
L. Legnani - 36 caprices op. 20, Fantasia op. 19 - Naxos 1998 / Cat.8.554198
N.COSTE - Guitar Music Vol.3 - Naxos 2000 / Cat.8.554353
N. Paganini - Sonate&Ghiribizzi for guitar - Frame 2001 Italy
J. K. Mertz - Bardeklange, Frame 2003