František Škroup

František Škroup was a conductor, composer, singer, organist, flautist and music educator (1801–1862). He was born at Osice and died at Rotterdam.

Also recorded as František Jan Škroup.

Overview

Born at Osice in 1801, died at Rotterdam in 1862.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the heading František Jan Škroup. His recorded language was Czech.

He was the child of Dominik Josef Škroup. One child is recorded: Alfréd Škroup. Other recorded relations include Zdenko Hans Skraup.

Work and production

Works recorded as notable number 3: Kde domov můj, Fidlovačka aneb Žádný hněv a žádná rvačka and The Tinker. His recorded genres are opera and classical music.

Catalogued works

10 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service. Their recorded dates run from 1825 to 1855.

Kde domov můj. Czechoslovak anthem. Drahomíra, dated 1848. The Tinker, dated 1825. Columbus, dated 1855. Libuše's Wedding, dated 1835. Der Meergeuse, dated 1851. Die Geisterbraut, dated 1836. Oldřich and Božena, dated 1828. Der Nachtschatten, dated 1827.

Literature

5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Škroup [Schkroup, Skraup], František Jan, Oxford Music Online, 2001. Škroup [Schkroup, Skraup], František Jan (opera), Oxford Music Online, 2002. Škroup (Skraup), František (Franz) Seraf. An Aria by František Škroup for Halévy’s opera La Juive, Musicalia, 2022. Škroup [Škraup], Jan Nepomuk, Oxford Music Online, 2001.

In detail

the recorded working language is Czech.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera and classical music.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Hradec Králové, Prague and Rotterdam.

Works named in the authority record are Kde domov můj, Fidlovačka aneb Žádný hněv a žádná rvačka and The Tinker.

Chronology

  1. 1801František Škroup born at Osice.
  2. 1825The Tinker.
  3. 1835Libuše's Wedding.
  4. 1848Drahomíra.
  5. 1855Columbus.
  6. 1862František Škroup died at Rotterdam.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “František Škroup”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1375928: František Škroup

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