Czech Composer Leoš Janáček Died On This Day in 1928 [ON-THIS-DAY]

Czech composer Leoš Janáček died on this day in 1928 – aged 74

Czech composer Leoš Janáček died on this day in 1928 – aged 74.

Janáček, Dvořák and Smetana are widely regarded as the three most influential Czech composers of all time.

His signature works include the opera 'Jenufa', symphonic poem 'Sinfonietta', oratorio ''Glagolitic Mass', rhapsody 'Taras Bulba', two string quartets and a number of chamber works.

JOSEF SUK & JAN PANENKA | JANÁČEK | SONATA FOR VIOLIN AND PIANO | 1958

Early Recordings

Leoš Janáček

Josef Suk

Release Date: November 4, 2011

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