Czech composer and violinist Josef Suk Sr was born on this day in 1874.
Dying in 1935, Suk composed a large body of piano, chamber and incidental violin works – including 3 string quartets and Four Pieces for violin and piano.
He was the grandfather of violin virtuoso Josef Suk (born 1929) – and the son-in-law of Czech composer Antonin Dvorak.
VC YOUNG ARTIST SOOBEEN LEE | JOSEF SUK SR | FOUR PIECES FOR VIOLIN AND PIANO | NO. 3 & 4 | 2012 MENUHIN COMPETITION | 11-YEARS-OLD
Suk: Chamber Works |CD|
Four Pieces for Violin & Piano/Ballads
Josef Suk
Suk Quartet
Release Date: December 29, 1993
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