About the Composer
R. Roland Jelinek – Composer & Violist
R. Roland Jelinek, a Los Angeles native, is a distinguished composer and violist holding a Master of Music in Viola Performance. His compositions have been featured internationally in live concerts, television, and radio broadcasts. Recognized by the prestigious International Luigi Russolo Awards in Electro-Acoustic Music Composition in Italy, Mr. Jelinek’s innovative works span multiple genres, including chamber, orchestral, and electronic music.
Mr. Jelinek has composed numerous concert works and encore pieces for viola and piano or violin and piano, as well as other chamber works featuring the viola. Sheet music and audio recordings for these pieces are available through Payhip at VirtuosiStringsPublications.com.
As a professional violist, Mr. Jelinek has performed with symphony orchestras worldwide, serving as principal violist for several U.S.-based symphonies. A dedicated educator, he has taught as a strings specialist and orchestra director in public schools and as a private instructor. His compositions can also be heard on YouTube, SoundCloud, and Bandcamp. Mr. Jelinek is a member of ASCAP, and his extensive catalog is available at www.RRolandJelinek.com.