Jan Dismas Zelenka

Jan Dismas Zelenka (1679–1745) was a composer, conductor and double-bassist.

Jan Dismas Zelenka in brief

Born
1679
Died
1745
Known for
composer, conductor, double-bassist and music arranger
Place of birth
Louňovice pod Blaníkem
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Overview

Born at Louňovice pod Blaníkem in 1679, died at Dresden in 1745.

In detail

training under Johann Joseph Fux and Antonio Lotti is recorded. Joseph Riepel is recorded as having studied under Jan Dismas Zelenka. the recorded working language is Czech.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music, opera, Baroque music and religious music. The authority associates the name with Baroque music.

Sources

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    “Jan Dismas Zelenka”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q157777: Jan Dismas Zelenka

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