SettingsCzech composers
Adam Václav Michna z Otradovic
Adam Václav Michna z Otradovic – literally Adam Václav Michna from Otradovice – was a Czech catholic aristocrat, poet, composer, hymn writer, organist and choir leader of early Baroque era.
Adam Václav Michna z Otradovic – literally Adam Václav Michna from Otradovice – was a Czech catholic aristocrat, poet, composer, hymn writer, organist and choir leader of early Baroque era.
Adolf Mišek
Adolf Mišek (29 August 1875 - 20 October 1955) was a Czech double bassist and composer of the late romantic era.
Adolf Mišek (29 August 1875 - 20 October 1955) was a Czech double bassist and composer of the late romantic era.
Agnes Tyrrell
Agnes Tyrrell (20 September 1846 – 18 April 1883) was a Czech-born pianist and composer.
Agnes Tyrrell (20 September 1846 – 18 April 1883) was a Czech-born pianist and composer.
Alberich Mazak
Alberich Mazak, also Alberik Mazák was a 17th century Czech-Austrian composer.
Alberich Mazak, also Alberik Mazák was a 17th century Czech-Austrian composer.
Alexander Dreyschock
Alexander Dreyschock (October 15, 1818 – April 1, 1869) was a Czech pianist and composer.
Alexander Dreyschock (October 15, 1818 – April 1, 1869) was a Czech pianist and composer.
Alexander Goldscheider
Alexander Goldscheider (born June 22, 1950, Prague) is a Czech-born composer, music producer, and computer specialist living since 1981 in London.
Alexander Goldscheider (born June 22, 1950, Prague) is a Czech-born composer, music producer, and computer specialist living since 1981 in London.
Alois Provazník
Alois Provazník (January 9, 1856 in Prague – January 31, 1938 in Rychnov nad Kněžnou) was a Czech composer and musical pedagogue.
Alois Provazník (January 9, 1856 in Prague – January 31, 1938 in Rychnov nad Kněžnou) was a Czech composer and musical pedagogue.
Anatol Provazník
Anatol Provazník (March 10, 1887 in Rychnov nad Kněžnou – September 24, 1950 in Prague) was a Czech organist and composer.
Anatol Provazník (March 10, 1887 in Rychnov nad Kněžnou – September 24, 1950 in Prague) was a Czech organist and composer.
Andreas Hammerschmidt
Andreas Hammerschmidt (1611 or 1612 – 29 October 1675), the "Orpheus of Zittau," was a German composer and organist, of Bohemian birth, of the early to middle Baroque era.
Andreas Hammerschmidt (1611 or 1612 – 29 October 1675), the "Orpheus of Zittau," was a German composer and organist, of Bohemian birth, of the early to middle Baroque era.
Antoine Bullant
Antoine Bullant, also Anton Bullandt (Антон Булландт or Антуан Бюлан, born: February 9 1751 in Mělník, Bohemia — died: June 25 OS 13
1821 St Petersburg) was a Czech musician (bassoon pla...
Antoine Bullant, also Anton Bullandt (Антон Булландт or Антуан Бюлан, born: February 9 1751 in Mělník, Bohemia — died: June 25 OS 13
1821 St Petersburg) was a Czech musician (bassoon pla...
Antonio Rosetti
Francesco Antonio Rosetti (c. 1750–June 30, 1792, born Franz Anton Rösler, changed to Italianate form by 1773) was a classical era composer and double bass player, and was a contemporary o...
Francesco Antonio Rosetti (c. 1750–June 30, 1792, born Franz Anton Rösler, changed to Italianate form by 1773) was a classical era composer and double bass player, and was a contemporary o...
Antonín Dvořák
Antonín Leopold Dvořák was a Czech composer of late Romantic music, who employed the idioms of the folk music of Moravia and his native Bohemia.
Antonín Leopold Dvořák was a Czech composer of late Romantic music, who employed the idioms of the folk music of Moravia and his native Bohemia.
Antonín Kammel
Antonín Kammel (April 21, 1730 Běleč, now Czech Republic – 1788 London) was a composer and violinist.
Antonín Kammel (April 21, 1730 Běleč, now Czech Republic – 1788 London) was a composer and violinist.
Antonín Kraft
Antonín Kraft was a Czech cellist and composer.
Antonín Kraft was a Czech cellist and composer.
Antonín Vranický
Antonín Vranický (Anton Wrani(t)zky) (June 13, 1761 – August 6, 1820), was a famous Czech violinist and composer of the 18th century.
Antonín Vranický (Anton Wrani(t)zky) (June 13, 1761 – August 6, 1820), was a famous Czech violinist and composer of the 18th century.
Arthur Willner
Arthur Willner was a Czech composer and teacher.
Arthur Willner was a Czech composer and teacher.
August Labitzky
August Labitzky (22 October 1832, Petschau – 28 August 1903, Bad Reichenhall) was a Czech composer and kapellmeister, and the son of Joseph Labitzky.
August Labitzky (22 October 1832, Petschau – 28 August 1903, Bad Reichenhall) was a Czech composer and kapellmeister, and the son of Joseph Labitzky.
August Stradal
August Stradal (17 May 1860, Teplice, Bohemia – 13 March 1930, Krásná Lípa) was a Bohemian pianist and music teacher.
August Stradal (17 May 1860, Teplice, Bohemia – 13 March 1930, Krásná Lípa) was a Bohemian pianist and music teacher.
August Wilhelm Ambros
August Wilhelm Ambros (November 17, 1816 – June 28, 1876) was an Austrian composer and music historian of Czech descent.
August Wilhelm Ambros (November 17, 1816 – June 28, 1876) was an Austrian composer and music historian of Czech descent.
Bedřich Antonín Wiedermann
Bedřich Antonín Wiedermann (November 10, 1883, Ivanovice na Hané, Moravia - November 5, 1951, Prague) was a Czech organist, composer, and teacher.
Bedřich Antonín Wiedermann (November 10, 1883, Ivanovice na Hané, Moravia - November 5, 1951, Prague) was a Czech organist, composer, and teacher.
Bedřich Smetana
Bedřich Smetana (; 1824, Litomyšl, Bohemia 1884, Prague, Bohemia) was a Czech composer who pioneered the development of a musical style which became closely identified with his country's aspira...
Bedřich Smetana (; 1824, Litomyšl, Bohemia 1884, Prague, Bohemia) was a Czech composer who pioneered the development of a musical style which became closely identified with his country's aspira...
Benedikt Schack
Benedikt Schack (Benedikt Žák) (7 February 1758December 10, 1826) was a composer and tenor of the Classical era, a close friend of Mozart and the first performer (1791) of the role of Tamino in ...
Benedikt Schack (Benedikt Žák) (7 February 1758December 10, 1826) was a composer and tenor of the Classical era, a close friend of Mozart and the first performer (1791) of the role of Tamino in ...
Bohumil Fidler
Bohumil Fidler (also Fiedler) (May 27, 1860 - June 2, 1944) was a Czech composer, choirmaster, choral conductor and music teacher.
Bohumil Fidler (also Fiedler) (May 27, 1860 - June 2, 1944) was a Czech composer, choirmaster, choral conductor and music teacher.
Bohuslav Martinů
Bohuslav Martinů (; December 8, 1890 – August 28, 1959) was a prolific Czech composer of modern classical music.
Bohuslav Martinů (; December 8, 1890 – August 28, 1959) was a prolific Czech composer of modern classical music.
Bohuslav Matěj Černohorský
Bohuslav Matěj Černohorský (Christened 16 February 1684, Nymburk, Bohemia – 1 July 1742, Graz, Austria) was a Czech composer, organist and teacher of the baroque era.
Bohuslav Matěj Černohorský (Christened 16 February 1684, Nymburk, Bohemia – 1 July 1742, Graz, Austria) was a Czech composer, organist and teacher of the baroque era.
Břetislav Bakala
Břetislav Bakala (February 12, 1897 – April 1, 1958) was a Czech conductor, pianist, and composer.
Břetislav Bakala (February 12, 1897 – April 1, 1958) was a Czech conductor, pianist, and composer.
Carl Stamitz
Karl Philipp Stamitz ('Karel Stamic'; baptized 8 May 17459 November 1801), who later changed his given name to Carl, was a German composer of partial Czech ancestry (his mother was German),...
Karl Philipp Stamitz ('Karel Stamic'; baptized 8 May 17459 November 1801), who later changed his given name to Carl, was a German composer of partial Czech ancestry (his mother was German),...
Christian Benda
Christian Benda is a Czech cellist, composer, and conductor, descended from the 18th century Benda family of composers.
Christian Benda is a Czech cellist, composer, and conductor, descended from the 18th century Benda family of composers.
Ctirad Kohoutek
Ctirad Kohoutek is a contemporary Czech composer, music theorist, and pedagogue.
Ctirad Kohoutek is a contemporary Czech composer, music theorist, and pedagogue.
Dalibor Cyril Vačkář
Dalibor Cyril Vačkář (September 19, 1906 – October 21, 1984) was one of the most popular contemporary Czech composers, renowned throughout Czechoslovakia.
Dalibor Cyril Vačkář (September 19, 1906 – October 21, 1984) was one of the most popular contemporary Czech composers, renowned throughout Czechoslovakia.
Domoslav
Domoslav, was a Czech hymnographer, living probably at the turn of 13th and in the first half of 14th century.
Domoslav, was a Czech hymnographer, living probably at the turn of 13th and in the first half of 14th century.
Eduard Nápravník
Eduard Francevič Nápravník was a Czech conductor and composer, who settled in Russia and is best known for his leading role in Russian musical life as the principal conductor of the Imperial Mar...
Eduard Francevič Nápravník was a Czech conductor and composer, who settled in Russia and is best known for his leading role in Russian musical life as the principal conductor of the Imperial Mar...
Eduard Schön
E. S. Engelsberg (23 January 1825, Engelsberg (now Andělská Hora (ve Slezsku), in the Bruntál District), Austrian Silesia - 27 May 1879, Deutsch Jaßnik (Jeseník nad Odrou) was a Bohemian (Silesi...
E. S. Engelsberg (23 January 1825, Engelsberg (now Andělská Hora (ve Slezsku), in the Bruntál District), Austrian Silesia - 27 May 1879, Deutsch Jaßnik (Jeseník nad Odrou) was a Bohemian (Silesi...
Egon Ledeč
Egon Ledeč was a Czech violinist and composer.
Egon Ledeč was a Czech violinist and composer.
Elena Petrová
Elena Petrová, née Krupková (9 November 1929 – 2002) was a Czech composer.
Elena Petrová, née Krupková (9 November 1929 – 2002) was a Czech composer.
Eman Fiala (actor)
Eman Fiala (15 April 1899 – 24 June 1970) was a Czechoslovak film actor and composer.
Eman Fiala (15 April 1899 – 24 June 1970) was a Czechoslovak film actor and composer.
Emerik Beran
Emerik Beran (October 17, 1868 in Brno - March 10, 1940 in Ljubljana) was a Slovenian composer and violinist.
Emerik Beran (October 17, 1868 in Brno - March 10, 1940 in Ljubljana) was a Slovenian composer and violinist.
Emil Hlobil
Emil Hlobil (11 October 1901 – 25 January 1987) was a twentieth century Czechoslovakian composer and music professor based in Prague.
Emil Hlobil (11 October 1901 – 25 January 1987) was a twentieth century Czechoslovakian composer and music professor based in Prague.
Emil Viklický
Emil Viklický (born November 23, 1948 in Olomouc) is a Czech jazz pianist and composer.
Emil Viklický (born November 23, 1948 in Olomouc) is a Czech jazz pianist and composer.
Emil Votoček
Emil Votoček was a Czech chemist, composer and music theorist.
Emil Votoček was a Czech chemist, composer and music theorist.
Evelyn Faltis
Evelyn Faltis (20 February 1887 – 19 May 1937) was a Bohemian composer.
Evelyn Faltis (20 February 1887 – 19 May 1937) was a Bohemian composer.
Fanny Krumpholtz Pittar
Fanny Krumpholtz Pittar (b. 1785, d. 1815) was a Bohemian harpist and composer.
Fanny Krumpholtz Pittar (b. 1785, d. 1815) was a Bohemian harpist and composer.
Felix Benda
Felix Benda (25 February 1708 in Skalsko – 1768 in Prague) was a Bohemian composer and organist.
Felix Benda (25 February 1708 in Skalsko – 1768 in Prague) was a Bohemian composer and organist.
Felix Lederer
Felix Lederer was a Czech musician and conductor.
Felix Lederer was a Czech musician and conductor.
Ferdinand Laub
Ferdinand Laub (January 19, 1832 – March 17, 1875) was a Czech violinist and composer.
Ferdinand Laub (January 19, 1832 – March 17, 1875) was a Czech violinist and composer.
Florentina Mallá
Florentina Mallá (b. 14 July 1891, d. 7 June 1973) was a Czech composer and pianist.
Florentina Mallá (b. 14 July 1891, d. 7 June 1973) was a Czech composer and pianist.
Frantisek Kotzwara
František Kočvara, known later in England as Frantisek Kotzwara, was a Czech violist, virtuoso double bassist and composer.
František Kočvara, known later in England as Frantisek Kotzwara, was a Czech violist, virtuoso double bassist and composer.
František Brixi
František Xaver Brixi (January 2, 1732 – October 14, 1771) was a Czech classical composer of the 18th century.
František Xaver Brixi (January 2, 1732 – October 14, 1771) was a Czech classical composer of the 18th century.
František Brož
František Brož (10 April 1896 in Prague – 21 July 1962 in Prague) was a Czech violist, composer, conductor and music educator.
František Brož (10 April 1896 in Prague – 21 July 1962 in Prague) was a Czech violist, composer, conductor and music educator.
František Domažlický
František Domažlický was a Czech composer.
František Domažlický was a Czech composer.
František Doubravský
František Doubravský was a Czech composer, choirmaster and organist.
František Doubravský was a Czech composer, choirmaster and organist.
František Drdla
František Alois Drdla (German: Franz Drdla) (28 November, 1868 – 3 September, 1944) was a prominent Czech concert violinist and composer of light music.
František Alois Drdla (German: Franz Drdla) (28 November, 1868 – 3 September, 1944) was a prominent Czech concert violinist and composer of light music.
František Kmoch
František Kmoch (August 1, 1848 – April 30, 1912) was a Czech composer and conductor.
František Kmoch (August 1, 1848 – April 30, 1912) was a Czech composer and conductor.
František Martin Pecháček
František Martin Pecháček, also Francis Martin Pechatschek, Pechaczek, Behatschek (10 November 1763 in Ústí nad Orlicí - 26 September 1816 in Vienna) was a Bohemian violinist, pedagog, arran...
František Martin Pecháček, also Francis Martin Pechatschek, Pechaczek, Behatschek (10 November 1763 in Ústí nad Orlicí - 26 September 1816 in Vienna) was a Bohemian violinist, pedagog, arran...
František Ondříček
František Ondříček (29 April 1857 –12 April 1922) was a Czech violinist and composer.
František Ondříček (29 April 1857 –12 April 1922) was a Czech violinist and composer.
František Václav Míča
František Antonín Václav Míča (also Micza or Mitscha) (5 September, 1694 – 15 February, 1744, Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou (Jarmeritz)) was a Czech conductor and composer.
František Antonín Václav Míča (also Micza or Mitscha) (5 September, 1694 – 15 February, 1744, Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou (Jarmeritz)) was a Czech conductor and composer.
František Xaver Dušek
František Xaver Dušek (Franz Xaver Duschek) (bapt.
František Xaver Dušek (Franz Xaver Duschek) (bapt.
František Xaver Pokorný
František Xaver Pokorný (20 December 1729, Městec Králové – 2 July 1794, Řezno) was a Czech Classical era composer and violinist.
František Xaver Pokorný (20 December 1729, Městec Králové – 2 July 1794, Řezno) was a Czech Classical era composer and violinist.
František Škroup
František Jan Škroup (June 3, 1801, Osice near Hradec Králové – February 7, 1862, Rotterdam; ) was a Czech composer and conductor.
František Jan Škroup (June 3, 1801, Osice near Hradec Králové – February 7, 1862, Rotterdam; ) was a Czech composer and conductor.
Franz Krommer
Franz Krommer was a Czech composer of classical music, whose seventy-year life began the year of the death of George Frideric Handel and ended a few years after that of Ludwig van Beethoven.
Franz Krommer was a Czech composer of classical music, whose seventy-year life began the year of the death of George Frideric Handel and ended a few years after that of Ludwig van Beethoven.
Franz Lauska
Franz Seraphin Lauska (born Brno, 13 January 1764; died Berlin, 18 April 1825) was a Moravian pianist, composer, and teacher of Giacomo Meyerbeer.
Franz Seraphin Lauska (born Brno, 13 January 1764; died Berlin, 18 April 1825) was a Moravian pianist, composer, and teacher of Giacomo Meyerbeer.
Franz Xaver Richter
Franz Xaver Richter, known as François Xavier Richter in France was an Austro-Moravian singer, violinist, composer, conductor and music theoretician who spent most of his life first in...
Franz Xaver Richter, known as François Xavier Richter in France was an Austro-Moravian singer, violinist, composer, conductor and music theoretician who spent most of his life first in...
Georg Druschetzky
Jiří Družecký (Georg Druschetzky, also known as Giorgio Druschetzky, also Druzechi, Druzecky; born in Jemníky near Pchery, April 7, 1745 – June 21, 1819) was a Bohemian composer, oboist, a...
Jiří Družecký (Georg Druschetzky, also known as Giorgio Druschetzky, also Druzechi, Druzecky; born in Jemníky near Pchery, April 7, 1745 – June 21, 1819) was a Bohemian composer, oboist, a...
Gideon Klein
Gideon Klein was a Czech pianist and composer of classical music, organizer of cultural life in Theresienstadt concentration camp.
Gideon Klein was a Czech pianist and composer of classical music, organizer of cultural life in Theresienstadt concentration camp.
Giorgio Koukl
Giorgio Koukl (born 1953, Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a composer and pianist/harpsichordist who lives in Lugano, a town located in Ticino, an Italian-speaking canton of southern Switzerland.
Giorgio Koukl (born 1953, Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a composer and pianist/harpsichordist who lives in Lugano, a town located in Ticino, an Italian-speaking canton of southern Switzerland.
Giovanni Punto
Giovanni Punto was a Czech horn player and a pioneer of the hand-stopping technique which allows natural horns to play a greater number of notes.
Giovanni Punto was a Czech horn player and a pioneer of the hand-stopping technique which allows natural horns to play a greater number of notes.
Gottfried Finger
Gottfried Finger (ca. 1660 buried 31 August 1730), also Godfrey Finger, was a Moravian Baroque composer.
Gottfried Finger (ca. 1660 buried 31 August 1730), also Godfrey Finger, was a Moravian Baroque composer.
Gustav Brom
Gustav Brom, (May 22, 1921, Veľké Leváre - September 25, 1995) was a Czech big band leader, arranger, clarinettist and composer.
Gustav Brom, (May 22, 1921, Veľké Leváre - September 25, 1995) was a Czech big band leader, arranger, clarinettist and composer.
Gustav Mahler
Gustav Mahler was a late-Romantic Austrian composer and one of the leading conductors of his generation.
Gustav Mahler was a late-Romantic Austrian composer and one of the leading conductors of his generation.
Hana Vejvodová
Hana Vejvodová was a Czech pianist and composer.
Hana Vejvodová was a Czech pianist and composer.
Hans Krása
Hans Krása was a Czech composer who was killed in the Holocaust at Auschwitz.
Hans Krása was a Czech composer who was killed in the Holocaust at Auschwitz.
Hans Schimmerling
Hans Schimmerling, was a pianist, composer, teacher, musicologist, and writer, known professionally as Hanns Aldo Schimmerling, was born to Hugo Schimmerling, a dentist, and Eugenie Grossman in ...
Hans Schimmerling, was a pianist, composer, teacher, musicologist, and writer, known professionally as Hanns Aldo Schimmerling, was born to Hugo Schimmerling, a dentist, and Eugenie Grossman in ...
Hans Sitt
Jan Hanuš Sitt, known as Hans Sitt, (21 September 1850, Prague – 10 March 1922, Leipzig), was a Bohemian-German violinist, violist, teacher, and composer.
Jan Hanuš Sitt, known as Hans Sitt, (21 September 1850, Prague – 10 March 1922, Leipzig), was a Bohemian-German violinist, violist, teacher, and composer.
Heinrich Grünfeld
Heinrich Grünfeld (21 April 1855, Prague – 26 August 1931, Berlin) was a Bohemian-Austrian violoncellist; a brother of Alfred Grünfeld.
Heinrich Grünfeld (21 April 1855, Prague – 26 August 1931, Berlin) was a Bohemian-Austrian violoncellist; a brother of Alfred Grünfeld.
Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber
Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber von Bibern was a Bohemian-Austrian composer and violinist.
Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber von Bibern was a Bohemian-Austrian composer and violinist.
Heinrich Jalowetz
Heinrich Jalowetz (December 3, 1882, Brno - February 2, 1946, Black Mountain, North Carolina, USA) was an Austrian musicologist and conductor who settled in the USA. He was one of the core membe...
Heinrich Jalowetz (December 3, 1882, Brno - February 2, 1946, Black Mountain, North Carolina, USA) was an Austrian musicologist and conductor who settled in the USA. He was one of the core membe...
Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst
Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst (b. June 8, 1812? (erroneously May 6, 1814), Brünn – October 8, 1865, Nice) was a Moravian-Jewish violinist, violist and composer.
Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst (b. June 8, 1812? (erroneously May 6, 1814), Brünn – October 8, 1865, Nice) was a Moravian-Jewish violinist, violist and composer.
Ignaz Moscheles
(Isaac) Ignaz Moscheles (23 May 1794 – 10 March 1870) was a Bohemian composer and piano virtuoso, whose career after his early years was based initially in London, and later at Leipzig, wh...
(Isaac) Ignaz Moscheles (23 May 1794 – 10 March 1870) was a Bohemian composer and piano virtuoso, whose career after his early years was based initially in London, and later at Leipzig, wh...
Ilja Hurník
Ilja Hurník (born 25 November 1922 in Poruba, now part of Ostrava) is a contemporary Czech composer and essayist.
Ilja Hurník (born 25 November 1922 in Poruba, now part of Ostrava) is a contemporary Czech composer and essayist.
Intimate Sketches (Janáček)
Intimate Sketches is an album of piano miniatures by Leoš Janáček published in 1994, sixty-six years after the composer's death.
Intimate Sketches is an album of piano miniatures by Leoš Janáček published in 1994, sixty-six years after the composer's death.
Ivana Loudová
Ivana Loudová (born 8 March 1941) is a Czech composer.
Ivana Loudová (born 8 March 1941) is a Czech composer.
Iša Krejčí
Iša Krejčí (July 10, 1904 – March 6, 1968), was a Czech Neoclassicist composer, conductor and dramaturg.
Iša Krejčí (July 10, 1904 – March 6, 1968), was a Czech Neoclassicist composer, conductor and dramaturg.
Jakub Jan Ryba
Jakub Šimon Jan Ryba (26 October 1765 – 8 April 1815) was a Czech teacher and composer of classical music.
Jakub Šimon Jan Ryba (26 October 1765 – 8 April 1815) was a Czech teacher and composer of classical music.
Jan Antonín Koželuh
Jan Antonín Koželuh (14 December 1738 – 3 February 1814) was a renowned Bohemian composer from Velvary.
Jan Antonín Koželuh (14 December 1738 – 3 February 1814) was a renowned Bohemian composer from Velvary.
Jan Antonín Losy
Jan Antonín Losy, Count of Losinthal (German: Johann Anton Losy von Losinthal); also known as Comte d'Logy (Losi or Lozi), (c.
Jan Antonín Losy, Count of Losinthal (German: Johann Anton Losy von Losinthal); also known as Comte d'Logy (Losi or Lozi), (c.
Jan August Vitásek
Jan Matyáš Nepomuk August Vitásek (or Johann Matthias Wittasek/Wittaschek) (March 23, 1770, Hořín, Bohemia – December 7, 1839) was a Bohemian composer.
Jan Matyáš Nepomuk August Vitásek (or Johann Matthias Wittasek/Wittaschek) (March 23, 1770, Hořín, Bohemia – December 7, 1839) was a Bohemian composer.
Jan Blahoslav
Jan Blahoslav (February 20, 1523, Přerov, Moravia – November 24, 1571, Moravský Krumlov) was a Czech humanistic writer, poet, translator, etymologist, hymnographer, grammarian, music theorist an...
Jan Blahoslav (February 20, 1523, Přerov, Moravia – November 24, 1571, Moravský Krumlov) was a Czech humanistic writer, poet, translator, etymologist, hymnographer, grammarian, music theorist an...
Jan Dismas Zelenka
Jan Dismas Zelenka (16 October 1679 – 23 December 1745), baptised Jan Lukáš Zelenka and previously also known as Johann Dismas Zelenka, was the most important Czech Baroque composer, whose musi...
Jan Dismas Zelenka (16 October 1679 – 23 December 1745), baptised Jan Lukáš Zelenka and previously also known as Johann Dismas Zelenka, was the most important Czech Baroque composer, whose musi...
Jan Hanuš
Jan Hanuš (May 2, 1915 – July 30, 2004) was a prolific Czech composer of the 20th century.
Jan Hanuš (May 2, 1915 – July 30, 2004) was a prolific Czech composer of the 20th century.
Jan Ignác František Vojta
Jan Ignác František Vojta was a Czech composer of Baroque music and the doctor of medicine.
Jan Ignác František Vojta was a Czech composer of Baroque music and the doctor of medicine.
Jan Josef Ignác Brentner
Jan Josef Ignác Brentner (Johann Joseph Ignaz, surname also spelled Brenntner, Brendner, Brendtner, or Prentner) (November 3, 1689 – June 28, 1742), was a Czech compo...
Jan Josef Ignác Brentner (Johann Joseph Ignaz, surname also spelled Brenntner, Brendner, Brendtner, or Prentner) (November 3, 1689 – June 28, 1742), was a Czech compo...
Jan Kalivoda
Jan Křtitel Václav Kalivoda (Johann Baptist Wenzel Kalliwoda in German) (February 21, 1801 – December 3, 1866), was a composer, conductor and violinist of Bohemian birth.
Jan Křtitel Václav Kalivoda (Johann Baptist Wenzel Kalliwoda in German) (February 21, 1801 – December 3, 1866), was a composer, conductor and violinist of Bohemian birth.
Jan Kapr
Jan Kapr (12 March 1914 Prague – 1988 Prague) was one of the most prolific Czech composers of the second half of the 20th century.
Jan Kapr (12 March 1914 Prague – 1988 Prague) was one of the most prolific Czech composers of the second half of the 20th century.
Jan Klusák
Jan Klusák (born April 18, 1934 in Prague as Jan Porges) is a contemporary Czech composer, author of film, television and incidental music.
Jan Klusák (born April 18, 1934 in Prague as Jan Porges) is a contemporary Czech composer, author of film, television and incidental music.
Jan Kunc
Jan Kunc (March 27, 1883, Doubravice nad Svitavou – September 11, 1976, Brno) was a Czech composer, pedagogue and writer.
Jan Kunc (March 27, 1883, Doubravice nad Svitavou – September 11, 1976, Brno) was a Czech composer, pedagogue and writer.
Jan Křtitel Kuchař
Jan Křtitel Kuchař, or also Johann Baptist Kucharz (March 5, 1751, Choteč - February 18, 1829, Prague) was a Czech organist, harpsichordist, music composer and teacher.
Jan Křtitel Kuchař, or also Johann Baptist Kucharz (March 5, 1751, Choteč - February 18, 1829, Prague) was a Czech organist, harpsichordist, music composer and teacher.
Jan Ladislav Dussek
Jan Ladislav Dussek (baptized Václav Jan Dusík, his surname was written also Duschek or Düssek; February 12, 1760 in Čáslav – March 20, 1812 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye) was a Cze...
Jan Ladislav Dussek (baptized Václav Jan Dusík, his surname was written also Duschek or Düssek; February 12, 1760 in Čáslav – March 20, 1812 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye) was a Cze...
Jan Nepomuk Maýr
Jan Nepomuk Maýr (sometimes spelled Mayr, Mayer, or Maier) (17 February 1818-25 October 1888) was a Czech operatic tenor, opera director, conductor, composer, and music educator.
Jan Nepomuk Maýr (sometimes spelled Mayr, Mayer, or Maier) (17 February 1818-25 October 1888) was a Czech operatic tenor, opera director, conductor, composer, and music educator.
Jan Nepomuk Škroup
Jan Nepomuk Škroup (September 15, 1811, Osice – May 5, 1892, Prague; ) was a Czech composer, conductor, and choirmaster.
Jan Nepomuk Škroup (September 15, 1811, Osice – May 5, 1892, Prague; ) was a Czech composer, conductor, and choirmaster.
Jan Novák
Jan Novák (8 April 1921, Nová Říše – 11 November 1984, Neu Ulm) was a popular Czech composer of classical music.
Jan Novák (8 April 1921, Nová Říše – 11 November 1984, Neu Ulm) was a popular Czech composer of classical music.
Jan of Jenštejn
Jan z Jenštejna was the Archbishop of Prague 1379–1396.
Jan z Jenštejna was the Archbishop of Prague 1379–1396.
Jan Rychlík
Jan Rychlík (27 April 1916, Prague – 20 January 1964, Prague) was a Czech composer and music theorist.
Jan Rychlík (27 April 1916, Prague – 20 January 1964, Prague) was a Czech composer and music theorist.
Jan Simonides Montanus
Jan Simonides Montanus was a Czech composer of Renaissance era (born in Kutná Hora 1530-1540, died at the same place 1587).
Jan Simonides Montanus was a Czech composer of Renaissance era (born in Kutná Hora 1530-1540, died at the same place 1587).
Jan Tausinger
Jan Tausinger (1 November 1921 in Piatra Neamţ – 29 July 1980 in Prague) was a Romania-born ethnic Czech violist, conductor and composer.
Jan Tausinger (1 November 1921 in Piatra Neamţ – 29 July 1980 in Prague) was a Romania-born ethnic Czech violist, conductor and composer.
Jan Trojan Turnovský
Jan Trojan Turnovský (before 1550 - 1606) was a Czech Renaissance composer.
Jan Trojan Turnovský (before 1550 - 1606) was a Czech Renaissance composer.
Jan Vencálek
Jan Vencálek (1598-????) was a Bohemian Renaissance-era composer for the lute and voice.
Jan Vencálek (1598-????) was a Bohemian Renaissance-era composer for the lute and voice.
Jan Václav Voříšek
Jan Václav Hugo Voříšek (; Johann Hugo Worzischek, 11 May 1791, Vamberk, Bohemia - 19 November 1825, Vienna, Austria), was a Czech composer of classical music, pianist, and organist.
Jan Václav Hugo Voříšek (; Johann Hugo Worzischek, 11 May 1791, Vamberk, Bohemia - 19 November 1825, Vienna, Austria), was a Czech composer of classical music, pianist, and organist.
Jan Zdeněk Bartoš
Jan Zdeněk Bartoš (4 June 1908, Dvůr Králové nad Labem – 1 June 1981, Prague) was a Czech composer.
Jan Zdeněk Bartoš (4 June 1908, Dvůr Králové nad Labem – 1 June 1981, Prague) was a Czech composer.
Jan Šoupal
Jan Šoupal (October 21, 1892-November 25, 1964) was a Czech choirmaster, conductor and composer.
Jan Šoupal (October 21, 1892-November 25, 1964) was a Czech choirmaster, conductor and composer.
Jan Šťastný (cellist)
Jan Šťastný (born c. 1764 – died c. 1830) (also Stiasny, Stiastny) was a Czech composer and cellist from the end of the 18th century to the beginning of the 19th century.
Jan Šťastný (born c. 1764 – died c. 1830) (also Stiasny, Stiastny) was a Czech composer and cellist from the end of the 18th century to the beginning of the 19th century.
Jana Obrovská
Jana Obrovská (13 September 1930 – 1987) was a Czech composer.
Jana Obrovská (13 September 1930 – 1987) was a Czech composer.
Jarmil Burghauser
Jarmil Michael Burghauser was a Czech composer, conductor, and musicologist.
Jarmil Michael Burghauser was a Czech composer, conductor, and musicologist.
Jaromír Weinberger
Jaromír Weinberger (January 8, 1896 – August 8, 1967) was a Czech American composer.
Jaromír Weinberger (January 8, 1896 – August 8, 1967) was a Czech American composer.
Jaroslav Doubrava
Jaroslav Doubrava (April 25, 1909, Chrudim - October 2, 1960, Prague) was a Czech composer, painter, and pedagogue.
Jaroslav Doubrava (April 25, 1909, Chrudim - October 2, 1960, Prague) was a Czech composer, painter, and pedagogue.
Jaroslav Hutka
Jaroslav Hutka is a Czech musician, composer, songwriter, and democracy and human rights activist.
Jaroslav Hutka is a Czech musician, composer, songwriter, and democracy and human rights activist.
Jaroslav Ježek (composer)
Jaroslav Ježek (September 25, 1906 – January 1, 1942) was a Czech composer, pianist and conductor, author of jazz, classical, incidental and film music.
Jaroslav Ježek (September 25, 1906 – January 1, 1942) was a Czech composer, pianist and conductor, author of jazz, classical, incidental and film music.
Jaroslav Kocián
Jaroslav Kocián (February 22, 1883 – March 8, 1950) was a Czech violinist, classical composer and teacher.
Jaroslav Kocián (February 22, 1883 – March 8, 1950) was a Czech violinist, classical composer and teacher.
Jaroslav Krček
Jaroslav Krček is a Czech radio producer, conductor, inventor of musical instruments and composer of classical and folk music, born April 22, 1939 in Čtyři Dvory near České Budějovice in souther...
Jaroslav Krček is a Czech radio producer, conductor, inventor of musical instruments and composer of classical and folk music, born April 22, 1939 in Čtyři Dvory near České Budějovice in souther...
Jaroslav Kvapil (composer)
Jaroslav Kvapil (21 April 1892 – 18 February 1958) was a Czech composer, teacher, conductor and pianist.
Jaroslav Kvapil (21 April 1892 – 18 February 1958) was a Czech composer, teacher, conductor and pianist.
Jaroslav Křička
Jaroslav Křička (27 August 1882 23 January 1969, aged 86) was a Czech composer.
Jaroslav Křička (27 August 1882 23 January 1969, aged 86) was a Czech composer.
Jaroslav Řídký
Jaroslav Řídký (25 August 1897 – 14 August 1956) was a Czech composer, conductor, harpist, and music teacher.
Jaroslav Řídký (25 August 1897 – 14 August 1956) was a Czech composer, conductor, harpist, and music teacher.
Jean-Baptiste Krumpholz
Jean-Baptiste Krumpholz (Czech: Jan Křtitel Krumpholtz) (8 May 1742 – 19 February 1790) was a Czech composer and harpist.
Jean-Baptiste Krumpholz (Czech: Jan Křtitel Krumpholtz) (8 May 1742 – 19 February 1790) was a Czech composer and harpist.
Jindřich Feld
Jindřich Feld (February 19, 1925, Prague – July 8, 2007, Prague ) was a Czech composer of classical music.
Jindřich Feld (February 19, 1925, Prague – July 8, 2007, Prague ) was a Czech composer of classical music.
Jitka Snížková
Jitka Snížková was a Czech composer, music educator and musicologist.
Jitka Snížková was a Czech composer, music educator and musicologist.
Jiří Antonín Benda
Jiří Antonín Benda, also Georg Anton Benda or J.A. Benda was a Czech kapellmeister, violinist and composer.
Jiří Antonín Benda, also Georg Anton Benda or J.A. Benda was a Czech kapellmeister, violinist and composer.
Jiří Gemrot
Jiří Gemrot (born 15 April 1957 in Prague) is a Czech composer, radio executive, and a record producer.
Jiří Gemrot (born 15 April 1957 in Prague) is a Czech composer, radio executive, and a record producer.
Jiří Hudec (composer)
Jiří Hudec (Brno, Moravia, August 31, 1923 – July 28, 1996) was a Czech composer, conductor, arranger and organist.
Jiří Hudec (Brno, Moravia, August 31, 1923 – July 28, 1996) was a Czech composer, conductor, arranger and organist.
Jiří Ignác Linek
Jiří Ignác Línek was a renowned Czech late-Baroque composer and pedagogue, said to have composed over 300 works in his lifetime.
Jiří Ignác Línek was a renowned Czech late-Baroque composer and pedagogue, said to have composed over 300 works in his lifetime.
Jiří Pauer
Jiří Pauer was a Czech composer.
Jiří Pauer was a Czech composer.
Jiří Teml
Jiří Teml (born 24 June 1935) is a Czech composer and radio producer.
Jiří Teml (born 24 June 1935) is a Czech composer and radio producer.
Jiří Třanovský
Jiří Třanovský (Jerzy Trzanowski, Juraj Tranovský, Georgius Tranoscius) (9 April 1592, Teschen, Silesia – 29 May 1637, Liptovský Sv. Mikuláš, Upper Hungary), was a hymnwriter from the Cies...
Jiří Třanovský (Jerzy Trzanowski, Juraj Tranovský, Georgius Tranoscius) (9 April 1592, Teschen, Silesia – 29 May 1637, Liptovský Sv. Mikuláš, Upper Hungary), was a hymnwriter from the Cies...
Johann Baptist Georg Neruda
Relative to other composers of the Classical music era Johann Baptist Georg Neruda (Czech: Jan Křtitel Jiří Neruda) is little known, and his dates of birth and death (given as c1707 and c178...
Relative to other composers of the Classical music era Johann Baptist Georg Neruda (Czech: Jan Křtitel Jiří Neruda) is little known, and his dates of birth and death (given as c1707 and c178...
Johann Baptist Vanhal
Johann Baptist Vanhal also spelled Waṅhal, Wanhall or Wanhall was an important classical music composer born in Nechanice, Bohemia to a Czech family.
Johann Baptist Vanhal also spelled Waṅhal, Wanhall or Wanhall was an important classical music composer born in Nechanice, Bohemia to a Czech family.
Johann Joseph Ignaz Brentner
Johann Joseph Ignaz Brentner (sometimes spelled Brenntner, Brendner, Brendtner, or Prentner) (3 November 1689 – 28 June 1742) was a Bohemian composer who worked in ...
Johann Joseph Ignaz Brentner (sometimes spelled Brenntner, Brendner, Brendtner, or Prentner) (3 November 1689 – 28 June 1742) was a Bohemian composer who worked in ...
Johannes Vodnianus Campanus
Jan Campanus Vodňanský (Johannes Vodnianus Campanus, Jan Vodňanský Campanus; also Jan z Vodňan, Jan Kampánus Vodňanský, Ionnes Campanus Vodnianus) (December 27, 1572 – December 13, 1622) w...
Jan Campanus Vodňanský (Johannes Vodnianus Campanus, Jan Vodňanský Campanus; also Jan z Vodňan, Jan Kampánus Vodňanský, Ionnes Campanus Vodnianus) (December 27, 1572 – December 13, 1622) w...
Josef Berg
Josef Berg (March 8, 1927 – February 26, 1971) was a Czech composer, musicologist and librettist.
Josef Berg (March 8, 1927 – February 26, 1971) was a Czech composer, musicologist and librettist.
Josef Bohuslav Foerster
Josef Bohuslav Foerster (30 December 1859 – 29 May 1951) was a Czech composer of classical music.
Josef Bohuslav Foerster (30 December 1859 – 29 May 1951) was a Czech composer of classical music.
Josef Dessauer
Josef Dessauer (28 May 1798, Prague – 8 July 1876, Mödling, near Vienna), was a Czech-born composer who wrote many popular songs, and also some less successful operas.
Josef Dessauer (28 May 1798, Prague – 8 July 1876, Mödling, near Vienna), was a Czech-born composer who wrote many popular songs, and also some less successful operas.
Josef Fiala
Josef Fiala, was a composer, oboist, viola da gamba virtuoso, cellist, and pedagogue.
Josef Fiala, was a composer, oboist, viola da gamba virtuoso, cellist, and pedagogue.
Josef Klička
Josef Klička (December 15, 1855 – March 28, 1937, both in Klatovy) was a Czech organist, violinist, composer, conductor and pedagogue.
Josef Klička (December 15, 1855 – March 28, 1937, both in Klatovy) was a Czech organist, violinist, composer, conductor and pedagogue.
Josef Labor
Josef Labor (29 June 1842 – 26 April 1924) was a Czech pianist, organist, and composer of late Romantic music.
Josef Labor (29 June 1842 – 26 April 1924) was a Czech pianist, organist, and composer of late Romantic music.
Josef Leopold Zvonař
Josef Leopold Zvonař (January 22, 1824 – January 23, 1865) was a Czech composer, pedagogue, and music critic.
Josef Leopold Zvonař (January 22, 1824 – January 23, 1865) was a Czech composer, pedagogue, and music critic.
Josef Mysliveček
Josef Mysliveček (March 9, 1737 – February 4, 1781) was a Czech composer who contributed to the formation of late eighteenth-century classicism in music.
Josef Mysliveček (March 9, 1737 – February 4, 1781) was a Czech composer who contributed to the formation of late eighteenth-century classicism in music.
Josef Pischna
Josef Pischna (Josef Pišna; 15 June 1826, Rtišovice u Příbrami – 19 October 1896, Prague) was a Czech pianist and composer.
Josef Pischna (Josef Pišna; 15 June 1826, Rtišovice u Příbrami – 19 October 1896, Prague) was a Czech pianist and composer.
Josef Proksch
Josef Proksch (4 August 1794, Liberec – 20 December 1864, Prague) was a Czech pianist and composer of German descent.
Josef Proksch (4 August 1794, Liberec – 20 December 1864, Prague) was a Czech pianist and composer of German descent.
Josef Páleníček
Josef Páleníček (July 19, 1914, Travnik, Bosnia, Yugoslavia—March 7, 1991, Prague) was a Czech piano virtuoso and composer.
Josef Páleníček (July 19, 1914, Travnik, Bosnia, Yugoslavia—March 7, 1991, Prague) was a Czech piano virtuoso and composer.
Josef Reicha
Josef Reicha (Rejcha) (12 February 1752 – 5 March 1795) was a Czech cellist, composer and conductor.
Josef Reicha (Rejcha) (12 February 1752 – 5 March 1795) was a Czech cellist, composer and conductor.
Josef Richard Rozkošný
Josef Richard Rozkošný was a Czech composer and pianist.
Josef Richard Rozkošný was a Czech composer and pianist.
Josef Seger
Josef Seger (born Josef Ferdinand Norbert Segert, last name also Seeger or Seegr) (21 March 1716 – 22 April 1782) was a Bohemian organist, composer, and educator.
Josef Seger (born Josef Ferdinand Norbert Segert, last name also Seeger or Seegr) (21 March 1716 – 22 April 1782) was a Bohemian organist, composer, and educator.
Josefina Brdlíková
Josefina Brdlíková née Mourková was a translator, singer, pianist and composer.
Josefina Brdlíková née Mourková was a translator, singer, pianist and composer.
Joseph Fischoff
Joseph Fischoff (born 1804, died 1857) was a Czech-Austrian pianist, composer and professor at the Vienna Conservatory of Music, belonging to the Romantic school.
Joseph Fischoff (born 1804, died 1857) was a Czech-Austrian pianist, composer and professor at the Vienna Conservatory of Music, belonging to the Romantic school.
Joseph Labitzky
Joseph Labitzky (Josef Labický; July 4, 1802 in Krásno – August 18, 1881 in Karlovy Vary) was a Bohemian composer, violinist, and conductor.
Joseph Labitzky (Josef Labický; July 4, 1802 in Krásno – August 18, 1881 in Karlovy Vary) was a Bohemian composer, violinist, and conductor.
Julius Fučík (composer)
Julius Fučík (18 July 1872 – 25 September 1916) was a Czech composer and conductor of military bands.
Julius Fučík (18 July 1872 – 25 September 1916) was a Czech composer and conductor of military bands.
Julius Schulhoff
Julius Schulhoff, (Julius Šulhov) (August 22, 1825 - March 15, 1898) was a Bohemian pianist and composer of Jewish birth.
Julius Schulhoff, (Julius Šulhov) (August 22, 1825 - March 15, 1898) was a Bohemian pianist and composer of Jewish birth.
Karel Berman
Karel Berman was a Jewish Czech opera singer, composer and opera director.
Karel Berman was a Jewish Czech opera singer, composer and opera director.
Karel Blažej Kopřiva
Karel Blažej Kopřiva (or Karl Blasius Kopriva) (born February 9, 1756 in Cítoliby, died May 15, 1785, Cítoliby) was a Czech organist and composer from a family of musicians.
Karel Blažej Kopřiva (or Karl Blasius Kopriva) (born February 9, 1756 in Cítoliby, died May 15, 1785, Cítoliby) was a Czech organist and composer from a family of musicians.
Karel Boleslav Jirák
Karel Boleslav Jirák (Karel Bohuslav Jirák) (*January 28, 1891 in Prague, Bohemia - †January 30, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, USA) was a Czechoslovak composer and conductor.
Karel Boleslav Jirák (Karel Bohuslav Jirák) (*January 28, 1891 in Prague, Bohemia - †January 30, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, USA) was a Czechoslovak composer and conductor.
Karel Husa
Karel Husa (born August 7, 1921 in Prague) is a Czech-born classical composer and conductor, winner of the 1969 Pulitzer Prize and 1993 University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award in Music Composition.
Karel Husa (born August 7, 1921 in Prague) is a Czech-born classical composer and conductor, winner of the 1969 Pulitzer Prize and 1993 University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award in Music Composition.
Karel Komzák II
Karel Komzák II (8 November 185023 April 1905) was a greatly renowned Bohemian-born Viennese composer famous for his dances and marches.
Karel Komzák II (8 November 185023 April 1905) was a greatly renowned Bohemian-born Viennese composer famous for his dances and marches.
Karel Kovařovic
Karel Kovařovic (9 December 1862 6 December 1920) was a Czech composer and conductor.
Karel Kovařovic (9 December 1862 6 December 1920) was a Czech composer and conductor.
Karel Kryl
Karel Kryl (April 12, 1944 Kroměříž – March 3, 1994 Passau) was a popular Moravian singer-songwriter and performer of many protest songs in which he strongly criticized and identified the shortc...
Karel Kryl (April 12, 1944 Kroměříž – March 3, 1994 Passau) was a popular Moravian singer-songwriter and performer of many protest songs in which he strongly criticized and identified the shortc...
Karel Navrátil
Karel Navrátil was a Czech violinist, composer and music educator.
Karel Navrátil was a Czech violinist, composer and music educator.
Karel Reiner
Karel Reiner (27 June 1910 – 17 October 1979) was a Czech composer and pianist, persecuted by Nazis as a Jew and by communists as a formalist.
Karel Reiner (27 June 1910 – 17 October 1979) was a Czech composer and pianist, persecuted by Nazis as a Jew and by communists as a formalist.
Karel Weis
Karel Weis (sometimes spelled Weiss) (13 February 1862 – 4 April 1944) was a Czech composer and folksong collector.
Karel Weis (sometimes spelled Weiss) (13 February 1862 – 4 April 1944) was a Czech composer and folksong collector.
Karl Kohaut
Karl Ignaz Augustin Kohaut (Carolus Ignatius Augustinus) (baptised August 26, 1726 – August 6, 1784) was an Austrian lutenist and composer of Czech descent.
Karl Ignaz Augustin Kohaut (Carolus Ignatius Augustinus) (baptised August 26, 1726 – August 6, 1784) was an Austrian lutenist and composer of Czech descent.
Katerina Veronika Anna Dusíkova
Katerina Veronika Anna Dusíkova (b.
Katerina Veronika Anna Dusíkova (b.
Kateřina Emingerová
Catherine Emingerová (13 July 18569 September 1934) was a Czech composer, pianist, and music educator.
Catherine Emingerová (13 July 18569 September 1934) was a Czech composer, pianist, and music educator.
Kašpar Mašek
Kašpar Mašek or Gašpar Mašek (6 January 1794 – 13 May 1873) was a Czech-Slovenian composer.
Kašpar Mašek or Gašpar Mašek (6 January 1794 – 13 May 1873) was a Czech-Slovenian composer.
Klement Slavický
Klement Slavický (September 22, 1910, Tovačov, Moravia – September 4, 1999, Prague) was a Czech composer.
Klement Slavický (September 22, 1910, Tovačov, Moravia – September 4, 1999, Prague) was a Czech composer.
Kryštof Harant
Kryštof Harant z Polžic a Bezdružic (Klenová Castle, 1564 – Prague, June 21, 1621) was a Czech nobleman, traveller, humanist, soldier, writer and composer.
Kryštof Harant z Polžic a Bezdružic (Klenová Castle, 1564 – Prague, June 21, 1621) was a Czech nobleman, traveller, humanist, soldier, writer and composer.
Leopold Eugen Měchura
Leopold Eugen Měchura (born Prague, February 2, 1804 – died February 11, 1870 in Otín, near Klatovy) was a Czech composer.
Leopold Eugen Měchura (born Prague, February 2, 1804 – died February 11, 1870 in Otín, near Klatovy) was a Czech composer.
Leopold Jansa
Leopold Jansa (23 March, 1795, Wildenschwert (Ústí nad Orlicí), far north-east Bohemia, Austrian Empire – 25 January, 1875) was a Bohemian violinist, composer, and teacher.
Leopold Jansa (23 March, 1795, Wildenschwert (Ústí nad Orlicí), far north-east Bohemia, Austrian Empire – 25 January, 1875) was a Bohemian violinist, composer, and teacher.
Leoš Janáček
Leoš Janáček (, baptised Leo Eugen Janáček, 3 July 1854 – 12 August 1928) was a Czech composer, musical theorist, folklorist, publicist and teacher.
Leoš Janáček (, baptised Leo Eugen Janáček, 3 July 1854 – 12 August 1928) was a Czech composer, musical theorist, folklorist, publicist and teacher.
Lubor Bárta
Lubor Bárta (August 8, 1928 in Lubná near Litomyšl – November 5, 1972 in Prague) was a Czech composer.
Lubor Bárta (August 8, 1928 in Lubná near Litomyšl – November 5, 1972 in Prague) was a Czech composer.
Luboš Fišer
Luboš Fišer was a Czech composer, born in Prague.
Luboš Fišer was a Czech composer, born in Prague.
Luboš Sluka
Luboš Sluka (born on September 13, 1928 in Opočno) is a Czech Contemporary Composer.
Luboš Sluka (born on September 13, 1928 in Opočno) is a Czech Contemporary Composer.
Ludvík Podéšť
Ludvík Podéšť, pseudonym Ludvík Binovský, was a Czech composer, conductor, music journalist and editor.
Ludvík Podéšť, pseudonym Ludvík Binovský, was a Czech composer, conductor, music journalist and editor.
Ludvík Čelanský
Ludvík Vítězslav Čelanský (July 17, 1870 in Vienna – October 27, 1931 in Prague) was a Czech conductor and composer.
Ludvík Vítězslav Čelanský (July 17, 1870 in Vienna – October 27, 1931 in Prague) was a Czech conductor and composer.
Ludwig Wenzel Lachnith
Ludwig Wenzel Lachnith (Prague, July 7, 1746 – Paris, October 3, 1820) was a Bohemian horn player and fertile and versatile composer influenced by Josef Haydn and Ignaz Pleyel.
Ludwig Wenzel Lachnith (Prague, July 7, 1746 – Paris, October 3, 1820) was a Bohemian horn player and fertile and versatile composer influenced by Josef Haydn and Ignaz Pleyel.
Marek Kopelent
Marek Kopelent (born April 28, 1932) is a renowned Czech contemporary composer, who is considered to be at the forefront of the "New Music" movement.
Marek Kopelent (born April 28, 1932) is a renowned Czech contemporary composer, who is considered to be at the forefront of the "New Music" movement.
Marie Proksch
Marie Proksch (1836 – 17 May 1900) was a Czech pianist, music educator and composer.
Marie Proksch (1836 – 17 May 1900) was a Czech pianist, music educator and composer.
Marta Jiráčková
Marta Jirácková (born 22 March 1932) is a Czech composer.
Marta Jirácková (born 22 March 1932) is a Czech composer.
Martin Smolka
Martin Smolka (born August 11, 1959 in Prague) is a contemporary Czech composer of classical music.
Martin Smolka (born August 11, 1959 in Prague) is a contemporary Czech composer of classical music.
Milan Sachs
Milan Sachs was a Czech-Croatian opera conductor and composer, who was long associated with the Zagreb Opera in Croatia, where he conducted some important local premieres, including Wagner's P...
Milan Sachs was a Czech-Croatian opera conductor and composer, who was long associated with the Zagreb Opera in Croatia, where he conducted some important local premieres, including Wagner's P...
Miloslav Ištvan
Miloslav Ištvan (2 September 1928 in Olomouc – 20 January 1990, aged 61) was a Czech composer whose work was inspired by the works of Béla Bartók and by the orientation of the modal style of fol...
Miloslav Ištvan (2 September 1928 in Olomouc – 20 January 1990, aged 61) was a Czech composer whose work was inspired by the works of Béla Bartók and by the orientation of the modal style of fol...
Miloslav Kabeláč
Miloslav Kabeláč (1908, Prague – 1979) was a prominent Czech composer and conductor.
Miloslav Kabeláč (1908, Prague – 1979) was a prominent Czech composer and conductor.
Music of the Czech Republic
Czech music has its roots in more than 1000 years old sacred music (first preserved references come from the end of 10th century), in traditional folk music of the Czech lands, Bohemia, Moravia ...
Czech music has its roots in more than 1000 years old sacred music (first preserved references come from the end of 10th century), in traditional folk music of the Czech lands, Bohemia, Moravia ...
Nikolaus Kraft
Nikolaus Kraft was a Czech cellist and composer.
Nikolaus Kraft was a Czech cellist and composer.
Oldřich František Korte
Oldřich František Korte (born 26 April 1926 in Šaľa, Slovakia) is a Czech composer, pianist, publicist and writer.
Oldřich František Korte (born 26 April 1926 in Šaľa, Slovakia) is a Czech composer, pianist, publicist and writer.
Ondřej Chrysoponus Jevíčský
Ondřej Chrysoponus Jevíčský (also Andreas Chrysoponus Gevicenus) (c.1550 - died after 1590) was a Czech composer who was active in Prachatice in southern Bohemia from 1576–1582.
Ondřej Chrysoponus Jevíčský (also Andreas Chrysoponus Gevicenus) (c.1550 - died after 1590) was a Czech composer who was active in Prachatice in southern Bohemia from 1576–1582.
Oskar Nedbal
Oskar Nedbal (26 March 1874 – 24 December 1930) was a Czech violist, composer, and conductor of classical music.
Oskar Nedbal (26 March 1874 – 24 December 1930) was a Czech violist, composer, and conductor of classical music.
Osvald Chlubna
Osvald Chlubna was a prominent Czech composer.
Osvald Chlubna was a prominent Czech composer.
Ota Čermák
Ota Čermák (1919–1963) was a Czech organist (electronic organ) and composer of easy listening music.
Ota Čermák (1919–1963) was a Czech organist (electronic organ) and composer of easy listening music.
Otakar Hollmann
Otakar Hollmann (29 January 18949 May 1967) was a Czech pianist who was notable in the repertoire for left-handed pianists.
Otakar Hollmann (29 January 18949 May 1967) was a Czech pianist who was notable in the repertoire for left-handed pianists.
Otakar Jeremiáš
Otakar Jeremiáš (17 October 1892 – 5 March 1962) was a Czech composer, conductor and teacher.
Otakar Jeremiáš (17 October 1892 – 5 March 1962) was a Czech composer, conductor and teacher.
Otakar Zich
Otakar Zich (March 25, 1879, Městec Králové – July 9, 1934 Ouběnice u Benešova) was a distinguished Czech composer and aesthetician.
Otakar Zich (March 25, 1879, Městec Králové – July 9, 1934 Ouběnice u Benešova) was a distinguished Czech composer and aesthetician.
Otomar Kvěch
Otomar Kvěch (b 25 May 1950) is a Czech music composer and teacher.
Otomar Kvěch (b 25 May 1950) is a Czech music composer and teacher.
Otto Albert Tichý
Otto Albert Tichý (August 14, 1890 – October 21, 1973) was a Czech composer, teacher and organist.
Otto Albert Tichý (August 14, 1890 – October 21, 1973) was a Czech composer, teacher and organist.
Paul Wranitzky
Pavel Vranický (later Germanized to Paul Wranitzky) (30 December 1756 – 29 September 1808) was a Bohemian classical composer.
Pavel Vranický (later Germanized to Paul Wranitzky) (30 December 1756 – 29 September 1808) was a Bohemian classical composer.
Pavel Bořkovec
Pavel Bořkovec (10 June 1894 in Prague – 22 July 1972 in Prague) was a Czech composer and music teacher.
Pavel Bořkovec (10 June 1894 in Prague – 22 July 1972 in Prague) was a Czech composer and music teacher.
Pavel Josef Vejvanovský
Pavel Josef Vejvanovský (b Hukvaldy, ca.
Pavel Josef Vejvanovský (b Hukvaldy, ca.
Pavel Křížkovský
Pavel Křížkovský (born as Karel Křížkovský) (January 9, 1820 - May 8, 1885) was a Czech choral composer and conductor.
Pavel Křížkovský (born as Karel Křížkovský) (January 9, 1820 - May 8, 1885) was a Czech choral composer and conductor.
Pavel Spongopaeus Jistebnický
Pavel Spongopaeus Jistebnický (born 1550-1560 in Jistebnice u Tábora - died 1619 in Kutná Hora) was a Czech composer of Renaissance and early Baroque era.
Pavel Spongopaeus Jistebnický (born 1550-1560 in Jistebnice u Tábora - died 1619 in Kutná Hora) was a Czech composer of Renaissance and early Baroque era.
Pavel Wranitzky
Pavel Vranický (later Germanized to Paul Wranitzky) (30 December 1756 – 29 September 1808) was a Bohemian classical composer.
Pavel Vranický (later Germanized to Paul Wranitzky) (30 December 1756 – 29 September 1808) was a Bohemian classical composer.
Petr Eben
Petr Eben was a Czech composer of modern and contemporary classical music, organist and choirmaster.
Petr Eben was a Czech composer of modern and contemporary classical music, organist and choirmaster.
Petr Hapka
Petr Hapka is a Czech composer, one of the most significant composers of Czech film music scores.
Petr Hapka is a Czech composer, one of the most significant composers of Czech film music scores.
Petr Kroutil
Petr Kroutil (b. January 31, 1973, Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech musician and actor.
Petr Kroutil (b. January 31, 1973, Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech musician and actor.
Radim Drejsl
Radim Drejsl (29 April 1923 – 20 April 1953) was a Czech composer, pianist and conductor.
Radim Drejsl (29 April 1923 – 20 April 1953) was a Czech composer, pianist and conductor.
Radoslav Kvapil
Radoslav Kvapil is an internationally acclaimed Czech pianist and composer, considered by some to be the among the finest exponents of Czech piano music.
Radoslav Kvapil is an internationally acclaimed Czech pianist and composer, considered by some to be the among the finest exponents of Czech piano music.
Rafael Schächter
Rafael Schächter was a Czechoslovakian composer, pianist and conductor of Jewish origin, organizer of cultural life in Terezín concentration camp.
Rafael Schächter was a Czechoslovakian composer, pianist and conductor of Jewish origin, organizer of cultural life in Terezín concentration camp.
Ralph Benatzky
Ralph Benatzky, Moravia, Austrian Empire – 16 October 1957, born in Moravské Budějovice as Rudolf Josef František Benatzki, was an Austrian composer of Czech origin.
Ralph Benatzky, Moravia, Austrian Empire – 16 October 1957, born in Moravské Budějovice as Rudolf Josef František Benatzki, was an Austrian composer of Czech origin.
Robert Führer
Robert Führer (2 June 1807 – 28 November 1861), born Robert Jan Nepomuk Führer, was a Czech composer.
Robert Führer (2 June 1807 – 28 November 1861), born Robert Jan Nepomuk Führer, was a Czech composer.
Robert Nebřenský
Robert Nebřenský (born February 8, 1964) is a Czech actor, musician, comedian, songwriter and composer.
Robert Nebřenský (born February 8, 1964) is a Czech actor, musician, comedian, songwriter and composer.
Rudolf Friml
Rudolf Friml was a composer of operettas, musicals, songs and piano pieces, as well as a pianist.
Rudolf Friml was a composer of operettas, musicals, songs and piano pieces, as well as a pianist.
Rudolf Karel
Rudolf Karel was a distinguished Czech composer.
Rudolf Karel was a distinguished Czech composer.
Rudolf Komorous
Rudolf Komorous (born 8 December 1931, Prague) is a Canadian composer.
Rudolf Komorous (born 8 December 1931, Prague) is a Canadian composer.
Samuel Capricornus
Samuel Friedrich Capricornus, born Samuel Friedrich Bockshorn was a Czech composer.
Samuel Friedrich Capricornus, born Samuel Friedrich Bockshorn was a Czech composer.
Theodor Schaefer
Theodor Schaefer (January 23, 1904, Telč - March 19, 1969, Brno) was a Czech composer of modern classical music and musical theorist.
Theodor Schaefer (January 23, 1904, Telč - March 19, 1969, Brno) was a Czech composer of modern classical music and musical theorist.
Tomas Svoboda
Tomas Svoboda (born Paris, France December 6, 1939) is a prolific Czech-American contemporary classical composer, whose debut took place in Prague, Czechoslovakia on September 7, 1957, with the ...
Tomas Svoboda (born Paris, France December 6, 1939) is a prolific Czech-American contemporary classical composer, whose debut took place in Prague, Czechoslovakia on September 7, 1957, with the ...
Tomáš Svoboda (composer)
Tomáš Svoboda is a prolific Czech-American contemporary classical composer, whose debut took place in Prague, Czechoslovakia on September 7, 1957, with the world premiere of his Symphony No. 1; ...
Tomáš Svoboda is a prolific Czech-American contemporary classical composer, whose debut took place in Prague, Czechoslovakia on September 7, 1957, with the world premiere of his Symphony No. 1; ...
Vaclav Smetacek
Václav Smetáček (30 September 1906 in Brno – 18 February 1986 in Prague) was a Czech conductor, composer, and oboist.
Václav Smetáček (30 September 1906 in Brno – 18 February 1986 in Prague) was a Czech conductor, composer, and oboist.
Vadim Petrov
Vadim Petrov (24 May 1932, Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech composer of Russian descent.
Vadim Petrov (24 May 1932, Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech composer of Russian descent.
Viktor Kalabis
Viktor Kalabis (1923–2006) was a Czech composer.
Viktor Kalabis (1923–2006) was a Czech composer.
Viktor Ullmann
Viktor Ullmann (1 January 1898, in Teschen – 18 October 1944, in KZ Auschwitz-Birkenau) was a Silesia-born Austrian, later Czech composer, conductor and pianist of Jewish origin.
Viktor Ullmann (1 January 1898, in Teschen – 18 October 1944, in KZ Auschwitz-Birkenau) was a Silesia-born Austrian, later Czech composer, conductor and pianist of Jewish origin.
Vilém Blodek
Vilém Blodek (October 3, 1834, Prague – May 1, 1874, Prague) was a Czech composer, flautist, and pianist.
Vilém Blodek (October 3, 1834, Prague – May 1, 1874, Prague) was a Czech composer, flautist, and pianist.
Vilém Petrželka
Vilém Petrželka (10 September 1889, Brno, Moravia – 10 January 1967, Brno) was a prominent Czech composer and conductor.
Vilém Petrželka (10 September 1889, Brno, Moravia – 10 January 1967, Brno) was a prominent Czech composer and conductor.
Vilém Tauský
Vilém Tauský CBE (born 20 July 1910, Přerov, Moravia; died 16 March 2004, London) was a Czech conductor and composer.
Vilém Tauský CBE (born 20 July 1910, Přerov, Moravia; died 16 March 2004, London) was a Czech conductor and composer.
Vladimír Franz
Vladimír Franz (1959-) is a Czech composer for theatre and opera and painter.
Vladimír Franz (1959-) is a Czech composer for theatre and opera and painter.
Vladimír Hirsch
Vladimír Hirsch is a Czech avantgarde composer, integrating industrial and dark ambient music with modern classical composition.
Vladimír Hirsch is a Czech avantgarde composer, integrating industrial and dark ambient music with modern classical composition.
Vladimír Sommer
Vladimír Sommer (28 February 1921 – 8 September 1997) was a Czech composer from Dolní Jiřetín near Most.
Vladimír Sommer (28 February 1921 – 8 September 1997) was a Czech composer from Dolní Jiřetín near Most.
Václav Dobiáš
Václav Dobiáš (b. September 22, 1909, Radčice, Bohemia - d. Prague, May 18, 1978) was a Czech composer.
Václav Dobiáš (b. September 22, 1909, Radčice, Bohemia - d. Prague, May 18, 1978) was a Czech composer.
Václav Emanuel Horák
Václav (Wenzel) Emanuel Horák (1 January 1800 in Lobeč - 3 September 1871 in Prague) was a Czech composer and liturgical musician.
Václav (Wenzel) Emanuel Horák (1 January 1800 in Lobeč - 3 September 1871 in Prague) was a Czech composer and liturgical musician.
Václav Jan Kopřiva
Václav Jan Kopřiva (pseudonym Urtica) (8 February 1708, Cítoliby, near Louny – 7 June 1789, Cítoliby) was a Bohemian composer and organist.
Václav Jan Kopřiva (pseudonym Urtica) (8 February 1708, Cítoliby, near Louny – 7 June 1789, Cítoliby) was a Bohemian composer and organist.
Václav Jindřich Veit
Václav Jindřich Veit known in German as Wenzel Heinrich Veit (January 19, 1806, in village Řepnice, now part of Libochovany, near Litoměřice - February 16, 1864, in Litoměřice) Czech compo...
Václav Jindřich Veit known in German as Wenzel Heinrich Veit (January 19, 1806, in village Řepnice, now part of Libochovany, near Litoměřice - February 16, 1864, in Litoměřice) Czech compo...
Václav Kaprál
Václav Kaprál was a Czech pianist and composer.
Václav Kaprál was a Czech pianist and composer.
Václav Karel Holan Rovenský
Václav Karel Holan Rovenský (1644 – 27 February 1718) was Czech baroque composer and organist.
Václav Karel Holan Rovenský (1644 – 27 February 1718) was Czech baroque composer and organist.
Václav Kašlík
Václav Kašlík (28 September 1917 – 4 June 1989) was a Czech composer, opera director and conductor, known for his operas, both on the stage and on television.
Václav Kašlík (28 September 1917 – 4 June 1989) was a Czech composer, opera director and conductor, known for his operas, both on the stage and on television.
Václav Riedlbauch
Václav Riedlbauch (born April 1, 1947 in Dýšina, Czechoslovakia, now Czech Republic) is a Czech composer, pedagogue and manager.
Václav Riedlbauch (born April 1, 1947 in Dýšina, Czechoslovakia, now Czech Republic) is a Czech composer, pedagogue and manager.
Václav Smetáček
Václav Smetáček (30 September 1906 in Brno – 18 February 1986 in Prague) was a Czech conductor, composer, and oboist.
Václav Smetáček (30 September 1906 in Brno – 18 February 1986 in Prague) was a Czech conductor, composer, and oboist.
Václav Suk
Václav Suk, or Váša Suk, or Vyacheslav Suk (also Vyacheslav Ivanovich, Вячеслав Иванович Сук, or Vjačeslav Ivanovič Suk) (November 16, 1861, Kladno, Bohemia, then A...
Václav Suk, or Váša Suk, or Vyacheslav Suk (also Vyacheslav Ivanovich, Вячеслав Иванович Сук, or Vjačeslav Ivanovič Suk) (November 16, 1861, Kladno, Bohemia, then A...
Václav Tomášek
Václav Jan Křtitel Tomášek, (17 April 1774, Skuteč, Bohemia – 3 April 1850, Prague) was a Czech composer and music teacher.
Václav Jan Křtitel Tomášek, (17 April 1774, Skuteč, Bohemia – 3 April 1850, Prague) was a Czech composer and music teacher.
Václav Trojan
Václav Trojan (April 24, 1907, Plzeň – July 5, 1983) was a Czech composer of classical music best known for his film scores.
Václav Trojan (April 24, 1907, Plzeň – July 5, 1983) was a Czech composer of classical music best known for his film scores.
Váša Příhoda
Váša Příhoda (22 August 190026 July 1960) was a famous Czech violinist known for the perfection of his technique and the beauty of his tone.
Váša Příhoda (22 August 190026 July 1960) was a famous Czech violinist known for the perfection of his technique and the beauty of his tone.
Vítězslav Novák
Vítězslav Novák (December 5, 1870 – July 18, 1949) was one of the most well-respected Czech composers and pedagogues, almost singlehandedly founding a mid-century Czech school of composition.
Vítězslav Novák (December 5, 1870 – July 18, 1949) was one of the most well-respected Czech composers and pedagogues, almost singlehandedly founding a mid-century Czech school of composition.
Vítězslava Kaprálová
Vítězslava Kaprálová (born on January 24, 1915 in Brno, Czech Republic, died June 16, 1940 in Montpellier, France,) was a Czech composer and conductor.
Vítězslava Kaprálová (born on January 24, 1915 in Brno, Czech Republic, died June 16, 1940 in Montpellier, France,) was a Czech composer and conductor.
Walter Kaufmann (composer)
Walter Kaufmann (1 April 1907 – 9 September 1984) was a composer, conductor, musicologist, and educator.
Walter Kaufmann (1 April 1907 – 9 September 1984) was a composer, conductor, musicologist, and educator.
Wenzel Pichl
Wenzel Pichl (25 September 1741 – 23 January 1805; known in his native language as Václav Pichl) was a classical Czech composer of the 18th Century.
Wenzel Pichl (25 September 1741 – 23 January 1805; known in his native language as Václav Pichl) was a classical Czech composer of the 18th Century.
Wenzel Thomas Matiegka
Wenzel Thomas Matiegka (baptized July 6, 1773 - January 19, 1830) was a Bohemian composer.
Wenzel Thomas Matiegka (baptized July 6, 1773 - January 19, 1830) was a Bohemian composer.
Wilhelm Kuhe
Wilhelm Kuhe was a German pianist, pianoforte player and teacher, composer and administrator born in the city of Prague, in the first half of the nineteenth-century.
Wilhelm Kuhe was a German pianist, pianoforte player and teacher, composer and administrator born in the city of Prague, in the first half of the nineteenth-century.
Wilhelm Würfel
Wilhelm Würfel, aka Wenzel Würfel (Václav Vilém Würfel , Wilhelm Wacław Würfel; 1790, Plaňany - April 22, 1832, Vienna) was a performer and professor at the Warsaw Conservatory...
Wilhelm Würfel, aka Wenzel Würfel (Václav Vilém Würfel , Wilhelm Wacław Würfel; 1790, Plaňany - April 22, 1832, Vienna) was a performer and professor at the Warsaw Conservatory...
Zbyněk Vostřák
Zbyněk Vostřák (10 June 1920 – 4 August 1985) was a prominent Czech composer of New Music.
Zbyněk Vostřák (10 June 1920 – 4 August 1985) was a prominent Czech composer of New Music.
Zdeněk Fibich
Zdeněk Fibich was a Czech composer of classical music, including chamber works, symphonic poems, three symphonies, at least seven operas, the most famous probably Šárka and The Bride of Me...
Zdeněk Fibich was a Czech composer of classical music, including chamber works, symphonic poems, three symphonies, at least seven operas, the most famous probably Šárka and The Bride of Me...
Zdeněk Liška
Zdeněk Liška was a Czech composer who produced a large of number film scores across a prolific career that started in the 1950s.
Zdeněk Liška was a Czech composer who produced a large of number film scores across a prolific career that started in the 1950s.
Zdeněk Lukáš
Zdeněk Lukáš (21 August 1928 in Prague – 13 July 2007 in Prague) was a prolific Czech composer having composed over 330 works.
Zdeněk Lukáš (21 August 1928 in Prague – 13 July 2007 in Prague) was a prolific Czech composer having composed over 330 works.
Zdeněk Pololáník
Zdeněk Pololáník (born October 25, 1935) belongs to the most respected Czech contemporary composers.
Zdeněk Pololáník (born October 25, 1935) belongs to the most respected Czech contemporary composers.
Záviš of Zápy
Záviš ze Zap was a Bohemian theologian and composer.
Záviš ze Zap was a Bohemian theologian and composer.
Čestmír Gregor
Čestmír Gregor was a Czech composer, theorist and publicist.
Čestmír Gregor was a Czech composer, theorist and publicist.
Šimon Brixi
Šimon Brixi was a Czech composer.
Šimon Brixi was a Czech composer.