Vítězslava Kaprálová
Czech composer and conductor
Born
Died
1940
86 years ago — 25 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Czech Republic
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A prominent composer and conductor emerged from Czechoslovakia. Studied at the Prague Conservatory and had works performed by reputable orchestras. Conducted orchestras, including the Czech Philharmonic. Contributed to classical music, with compositions that spanned various genres, including symphonic and choral works. Received recognition for innovative compositions during a period marked by the influence of Czech folk music.
Composed 'Partita for Orchestra'
Conducted the Czech Philharmonic
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