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
- 1891Karel Boleslav Jirák born at Prague.
- 1972Karel Boleslav Jirák died at Chicago.
Sources
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“Karel Boleslav Jirák”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1347576: Karel Boleslav Jirák
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