Jan Bedřich Kittl


Jan Bedřich Kittl was a Czech composer.

Biography

Kittl was born in Orlík. After studying law in Prague, Kittl studied music with Václav Tomášek. From 1843 to 1864, he headed the Prague Conservatory.
Kittl became famous for his operas, which have had great success in Prague. He also wrote chamber music, songs and four symphonies, including the widely played E-flat Symphony "Lovecka".
He died in Leszno, Poland on 20 July 1868, at the age of 62.

Operas

Daphnis' Grave Bianca and Giuseppe, libretto by Richard Wagner based on Heinrich Koenig's novel The High Bride 1848Forest Flower, libretto by Johann Carl Hickel 1852The Iconoclast Libretto: Julius Edward Hartmann 1854

Songs

  • "Glaubet nicht es wären Tränen"