Jan Antonín Koželuh

Czech composer and educator

Jan Antonín Koželuh - Czech composer and educator
Born

December 14th, 1738
286 years ago

Died

1814
211 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Czech Republic

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A prominent composer and music educator, this individual contributed significantly to the development of the classical music scene in the late 18th century. He served as a key figure in several educational institutions, imparting knowledge to aspiring musicians. His compositions reflected the musical styles of his time, intertwining elements of the Czech folk tradition with classical forms.

Composed numerous symphonies and chamber works

Served as a professor at the Prague Conservatory

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