Pavel Šporcl (born 25 April 1973 in České Budějovice) is a Czech violin virtuoso who trained at the Prague Conservatory, HAMU, and in the United States under Itzhak Perlman and Dorothy DeLay. He is the only Czech violinist of his generation listed in Henry Roth's Violin Virtuosos: From Paganini to the 21st Century, and received the Czech Medal of Merit in 2015. Known for his iconic blue violin - built by Jan Špidlen - he has sold over 230,000 CDs and performed at Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Hall, and Suntory Hall, among others.
Šporcl released the rock album Rebel with the Blue Violin (Universal Music, 2024) and in April 2025 presented it with a concert at the Prague Municipal House.
In an interview with Czech Radio Radiožurnál, Šporcl explained why he turned to rock after fifty and how instrumental versions of rock hits work without vocals.
CzechTourism presented him as an ambassador of Czech culture in the podcast SBALENO, where he talked about playing in caves, in Peru, and under the Hollywood sign.
In March 2026, he performed at the Prague Church of St. Simon and Jude with the program Concert in the Old Style, inspired by Jan Kubelík's recitals at Carnegie Hall.
In the 2025/2026 season, he launched the cycle Prague Musical Evenings - Tribute to Paganini, in which he gradually performs all 24 Paganini Caprices for solo violin.
Violinist Pavel Šporcl, long-time patron of the Znojmo Music Festival, performs with pianist Inna Faliks on the museum courtyard as part of the festival's 22nd edition.
A concert showcasing young winners of prestigious children's music competitions. The selection of talented performers is curated by festival patron Pavel Šporcl.
A concert bringing together Znojmo musicians and violin virtuoso Pavel Šporcl with his cellist brother, blending classical masters with contemporary local composers.
Pavel Šporcl debuts as a rock violinist with his new project, performing iconic rock classics from Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and The Beatles alongside Czech favourites in a high-energy concert.
Violinist Pavel Šporcl presents his programme dedicated to Johann Sebastian Bach, titled "Bacha na rebela!".
A star-studded Christmas gala at Prague's Žofín featuring Bára Basiková, Věra Martinová, Pavel Šporcl and other renowned artists performing classical melodies, songs and carols.
Pavel Šporcl presents a Christmas concert on his iconic blue violins, combining traditional and modern compositions in a distinctive musical performance.
Violin virtuoso Pavel Šporcl performs Bach and works from his album AIR in chamber setting with Šporcl Chamber Players and oboist Vilém Veverka at Bechyně Castle.
The prestigious Vienna-based Tonkünstler Orchestra Wien performs with violinist Pavel Šporcl at the Hvězdy nad Vltavou festival. The program features masterworks by Mozart, Lalo, Saint-Saëns, and Beethoven.
International orchestra iPalpiti with Czech violinist Pavel Šporcl brings a concert of European music as part of the Stars over the Vltava festival. The ensemble, praised for its beautiful sound and virtuosic playing, performs at Lesní Mlýn.
A concert by Czech violinist Pavel Sporcl at the Church of St. John the Baptist in Chudenice.