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"interweaving rich harmonics with stark tones, melding his sounds in slowly evolving interaction..."
- SquidCo

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John Franek (b.1996) is a pianist and composer whose compositions “evoke an epic narrative.” (Sonograma Magazine)

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John has had performances of his compositions throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia, including notable premieres with ensembles such as the Sofia Philharmonic, Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra, Moravian Philharmonic, Pardubice Chamber Orchestra, St. Petersburg Improvisers Orchestra, KLK Contemporary Ensemble, the Brightwork Ensemble, the Lontano Ensemble, FAMA Quartet, Trio Immersio, Syntax Ensemble, laug.sonoris, Hub New Music, Unassisted Fold, .abeceda and TACETi Ensemble.

 
His music has featured in the 2025 MicroFest Amsterdam, Saint Petersburg International Contemporary Music Festival, Grachtenfestival Amsterdam and the International Computer Music Conference 2024.  John’s music has also received airtime on Český Rozhlas, Polish Radio, Concertzender and WPRB Princeton.

Active as a performer, recording artist and composer, John's output hosts a collection of acoustic and electroacoustic albums featured on the labels Navona Records, Da Vinci Classics, Edition Wandelweiser and Donemus Composer's Voice. As a sought after soloist, John has performed on three continents including concert tours throughout the United States.