Jan Antonín Koželuh
Czech composer and educator
Born
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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