Jan Bedřich Kittl

Jan Bedřich Kittl (German: Johann Friedrich Kittl; 8 May 1806 – 20 July 1868) was a Czech composer.

Biography

Kittl was born in Orlík. After studying law in Prague, Kittl studied music with Václav Tomášek. From 1843 to 1864, he headed the Prague Conservatory.

Kittl became famous for his operas, which have had great success in Prague. He also wrote chamber music, songs and four symphonies, including the widely played E-flat Symphony "Lovecka" (Jagdsinfonie Op. 8, 1838).

He died in Leszno, Poland on 20 July 1868, at the age of 62.

Operas

  • Daphnis' Grave (lost)
  • Bianca and Giuseppe (or the French before Nice), libretto by Richard Wagner based on Heinrich Koenig's novel The High Bride 1848
  • Forest Flower, libretto by Johann Carl Hickel 1852
  • The Iconoclast Libretto: Julius Edward Hartmann 1854

Songs

References

  1. ^ "Maria Elisabeth, Gräfin von Schlik zu Bassano und Weisskirchen (1790 - 1855)". lieder.net. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
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