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Bohuslav Martinů

Bohuslav Martinů (1890–1959) was an American librettist, composer and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Bohuslav Martinu.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Bohuslav Jan Martinů.

Born at Polička in 1890, died at Liestal in 1959.

In detail

Bohuslav Martinů studied at Prague Conservatory. training under Albert Roussel, Arthur Honegger and Josef Suk is recorded. the recorded working language is Czech.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera, symphony, classical and ballet.

Employment is recorded with Princeton University. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Works named in the authority record are Ariane, Concerto for Oboe and Small Orchestra, Les Larmes du couteau, The Opening of the Wells, Julietta and The Epic of Gilgamesh.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Rome Prize and Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 2nd class.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Bohuslav Martinů”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q223258: Bohuslav Martinů

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