Juraj Valenčík is a Slovak double bassist with experience playing in leading European orchestras. He studied classical music, jazz performance, and conducting in Brno and Vienna. Professionally, he worked in Brno and Košice, and later moved on to Finnish orchestras, including the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra, Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra. He navigates seamlessly between symphonic, chamber, and jazz music, while also collaborating with various chamber ensembles. Currently, he holds the position of principal double bassist with the United Arab Emirates National Orchestra.