František Maxián

František Maxián studied at Prague Conservatory. Training under Vilém Kurz is recorded. Antonín Kubálek, Jan Panenka and Josef Hála are recorded as having studied under František Maxián. The field of work recorded is piano performance and pedagogy. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music. Employment is recorded with Prague Conservatory.

• Name — František Maxián • Born — 9 November 1907 • Birthplace — Teplice, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary • Died — 18 January 1971 • Occupation — Pianist, music educator • Instrument — Piano

František Maxián was born in Teplice. He studied at the local Conservatory as a student of Roman Veselý, then continued his studies at the Prague Conservatory with Vilém Kurz. After graduating, he worked as a pianist in Czech Radio. Later he returned to piano studies, and his solo performances began to attract attention. He began to perform internationally, and was elected Vice-Chairman of the Chopin Competition in Warsaw in 1949. Maxián performed a repertoire including both classical and contemporary composers. He died in 1971 and is buried not far from his teacher Vilém Kurz at Slavín, the Vyšehrad Cemetery in Prague.

• Illustration — Memorial plaque at Malá Strana From 1927 to 1928, Maxián was active as a music school teacher in Dubrovnik, and in 1939 became a professor at the Prague Conservatory. In 1946 he became a professor at the Prague Academy of Performing Arts. Notable students include Jan Panenka, Peter Toperczer, Marian Lapšanský, Josef Hála, Antonín Kubálek, E. Glancová and Sláva Vorlová.

František Maxián is recorded with the occupation pedagogue. Classed in the genre classical music. Recorded as pianist, pedagogue, teacher and musician.