Václav Smetáček

Czech Conductor and Musician

Václav Smetáček (1906–1986) was a prominent Czech conductor, composer, and oboist. He is best known for his long tenu...

Jakub Jan Ryba

Czech Classical Composer and Teacher

Jakub Jan Ryba (1765–1815) was a Czech teacher and composer of classical music. His most famous work is the "Česká mš...

Moravanka

Czech Folk Music Ensemble

Moravanka is a traditional Moravian folk music band from the Czech Republic, founded by the accomplished accordionist...

Karel Gott

Czech Pop Music Icon

Karel Gott was a highly acclaimed Czech singer, often referred to as the "Golden Voice of Prague" or "Sinatra of the ...

Johann Strauss Sr.

Austrian Waltz Composer and Conductor

Johann Strauss Sr. was an Austrian Romantic composer who is particularly renowned for his waltzes and for popularizin...

Josef Strauß

Austrian Composer and Conductor

Josef Strauss (1827–1870) was an Austrian composer, born into the prolific Strauss musical dynasty. He was the brothe...

Frédéric Chopin

Polish Romantic Era Composer and Pianist

Frédéric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era who has had a lasting influence on the...

The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Czech symphony orchestra

The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the world's premier symphony orchestras, with a rich history that dates ba...

Johann Strauss Jr.

Austrian Waltz King and Composer

Johann Strauss Jr., also known as the "Waltz King," was an Austrian composer of light music, particularly dance music...

Berliner Philharmoniker

German Symphony Orchestra

The Berliner Philharmoniker, also known as the Berlin Philharmonic, is one of the world's most prestigious orchestras...

Herbert von Karajan

Austrian Conductor and Orchestra Director

Herbert von Karajan was an Austrian conductor who is widely regarded as one of the greatest conductors of the 20th ce...

Josef Lada

Czech Painter and Illustrator

František Xaver Brixi

Czech Classical Composer and Organist

František Xaver Brixi (1732–1771) was a Czech classical composer who played a significant role in the musical life of...

Adam Václav Michna Z Otradovic

17th-Century Czech Composer and Organist

Adam Václav Michna z Otradovic (c. 1600 – 1676) was a significant Czech composer, poet, and organist of the Baroque e...