Karel Boleslav Jirák

Karel Boleslav Jirák was a Czechoslovak composer, pedagogue, conductor, teacher and music theorist (1891–1972). He was born at Prague and died at Chicago.

Also recorded as Karel Boleslav Jirak; K. B. Jirák.

Karel Boleslav Jirák in brief

Born
1891
Died
1972
Known for
composer,pedagogue,conductor,teacher,music theorist,bandleader,writer
Place of birth
Prague

Overview

Born at Prague in 1891, died at Chicago in 1972.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings Karel Boleslav Jirak and K. B. Jirák. His recorded language was Czech.

One child is recorded: Zora Jiráková.

Career and activity

He was employed by Prague Conservatory and Roosevelt University. He belonged to Czech Academy of Science and Art. He worked at Brno and Ostrava.

Catalogued works

2 works under this name are catalogued by Open Library.

Antonín Dvořák, 1841-1961. Nauka o hudebních formách.

In detail

Karel Boleslav Jirák studied at Charles University. the recorded working language is Czech.

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

Places of work recorded in the authority are Brno and Ostrava. Employment is recorded with Prague Conservatory and Roosevelt University. Membership is recorded of Czech Academy of Science and Art.

Chronology

  1. 1891Karel Boleslav Jirák born at Prague.
  2. 1972Karel Boleslav Jirák died at Chicago.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Karel Boleslav Jirák”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1347576: Karel Boleslav Jirák

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