Jaroslav Křička
Jaroslav Křička was a composer, music educator, conductor, university teacher, poet and choir director (1882–1969). He was born in Kelč and died in Prague.
Also recorded as Jaroslav Kricka
Jaroslav Křička
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- Born
- 1882 · Kelč
- Died
- 1969 · Prague
- Nationality
- Austria–Hungary
- Occupation
- composer · music educator · conductor · poet · choir director · teacher
- Fields
- opera · classical music
- Honours
- Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia · honorary citizenship
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Identity and origins
Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera and classical music.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Havlíčkův Brod, Prague and Červené Dvorce. Employment is recorded with Prague Conservatory.
Distinctions recorded are Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia and honorary citizenship.
The authorities additionally record the heading Jaroslav Kricka.
Career and activity
He was employed by Prague Conservatory. He belonged to Czech Academy of Science and Art. He worked at Havlíčkův Brod, Prague, Červené Dvorce and Russia.
Work and production
His recorded genres are opera and classical music.
Conductor George Szell and composer Jaroslav Křička during the staging of Křička's opera The Gentleman in White in Prague, April 1932.
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1882
Jaroslav Křička born at Kelč.
1969
Jaroslav Křička died at Prague.
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Kelč
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Recognition and collections
Jaroslav Křička received Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia and honorary citizenship.
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