Mikuláš Škuta
(1960-) Slovak jazz and classical pianist and composer with Hungarian origin
Mikuláš Škuta or Miki Skuta (born 3 January 1960) is a Slovak pianist and composer.
Life
Škuta was born on 3 January 1960 in Komárno. He was trained at the Bratislava Conservatory, completing studies in Paris under Claude Helffer. Škuta, a prize-winner at several Czechoslovak and international competitions, was awarded a 3rd prize at the 1983 Maria Callas competition in Athens. He has been active as a concert pianist in Europe.
A free-lance pianist, since the late 80s he has grown involved with jazz and contemporary music.
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