Solo trumpeter Marek Zvolanek, one of the best Czech performers on the instrument at the present time, studied at the Prague Conservatory under Antonin Vaigl. His playing already attracted attention during his study period and he was invited to continue his training with Hans Ganch at the celebrated Mozarteum in Salzburg ; this was followed by a stay at the Musikakademie in Berlin with Konrad Groth.

He became a member of the Czech Philharmonic at the age of 18 already ; at that time, Vaclav Neuman was conductor and he soon became a notable soloist on account of his virtuosity and fine tone ­ (cantabile passages alternate with passages of brilliant virtuosity ­ Leipzig, May 2003). He has appeared on internationally recognised platforms such as the Prague Spring or Smetana1s Litomysl and performed with the Prague Chamber Orchestra, the Prague Symphony Orchestra, the Suk Chamber Orchestra, the Prague Philharmonia, Virtuosi di Praga, the Moravian Phiharmonic in Olomouc, the Teplice Philharmonic and the Neue Lausitzer Philharmonie. Abroad, he has been the guest of the Basle Symphony Orchestra and the Lisbon Philharmonic ; in Germany, he was invited to take part in the celebrated ensemble « Ten of the best », made up of ten of the best trumpeters in the world.

Marek Zvolanek has given concerts in Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Japan and other countries.

In 2004, he led masterclasses in Japan and in the same year, his Christmas solo concert (trumpet and organ) was broadcast direct on the Euroadio network. Marek Zvolanek took part in a whole series of CDs, of which mention must be made of the Second Brandenburg Concerto in 1997 for the American company Crystal Records or the project « Ceremony of Trumpets ». In 2002, Marek recorded a CD with the Prague Brass Soloists, published in the same year in cooperation with the Czech Philharmonic.

The CD of baroque concertos of 2003 is a notable solo performance. This includes works by M.Haydn, F.X.Richter and others, and was praised by the critics thus? »,,,everything works together to create to near perfection the backdrop for an exceptional listening experience ­ and this in comparison with anything else in the world » (Harmonie January 2007).
He cooperates with outstanding foreign music makers such as James Fitzpatrick, Carl Davis or Nick Raine.

At the present time, Marek Zvolanek is the solo trumpeter of the Czech Radio Orchestra.

Since 2001, he has played exclusively on an instrument crafted by the world-famous Austrian producer « Schagerl Music Instruments. »