The Family Hönig Quartet was founded by Sylva and Jaromír Hönig on the platform of the Pardubice Conservatoire in 1995. After their children (Silvie and René) had completed their studies, the original duo became a trio and fi nally a quartet. The unusual and interesting cast of three flutes and a piano or harpsichord gives the ensemble a touch of originality and sound variety that inclines towards chamber tone, using the noble sound of flutes enhanced by the harpsichord register. The characteristic sound of the ensemble combined with mostly baroque music is made even more impressive by the local chateau halls where the musicians often perform. The delicacy of the sound in such a beautiful environment creates a unique atmosphere.

Sylva, Silvie, Jaromír and René (conservatoire and JAMU academy graduates) are currently involved in musical education professions in the city of Pardubice. This region dominates their concert schedule, but they perform around the country and abroad too.

All members of FHQ play Yamaha brand instruments (including the harpsichord, where the fi ne register of a digital instrument is often used). The ensemble collaborates with the CMI Melodia a.s. Hradec Králové company, which is an exclusive distributor of Yamaha brand instruments in the Czech Republic.

Sylva Hönigová (piano, harpsichord) graduated from the Brno Conservatoire (Prof. J. Hloušková) and cooperated as a chamber player with many noted artists. She has recorded a number of chamber works for radio broadcast (namely fl ute literature).

Silvie Mechová-Hönigová (flute) graduated from the JAMU academy in Brno (Prof. A. Bourek) after her studies at the Pardubice Conservatoire (Mgr. J. Hönig). She was awarded several prizes and played as a member of an international students orchestra in France.

René Hönig (flute) graduated from the Pardubice Conservatoire (Mgr. J. Hönig) as the orchestra soloist (Mozart) and apart from his pedagogic activities he is a solo and chamber player and successful manager and moderator.

Jaromír Hönig (flute) is a Prague Spring 1968 laureate, he has recorded numerous solo, chamber and orchestra pieces for radio broadcast. He has performed on many European stages. At present he is the director of the Pardubice Conservatoire.