Jan Nepomuk Škroup
Jan Nepomuk Škroup (born September 15, 1811 in Wositz , Königgrätzer Kreis , † May 5, 1892 in Prague ) was a Czech composer .
The son of Josef Dominik Škroup and brother of František Škroup had been choirmaster at the Kreuzherrenkirche in Prague since 1838 , and later second conductor at the Estates Theater . In 1845 he became choir director at St. Vitus Cathedral , in 1846 teacher at the theological seminary.
He composed several operas and church music , including some masses . He also published a singing school.
literature
- Constantin von Wurzbach : Škroup, Johann Nepomuk . In: Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich . 35th part. Imperial and Royal Court and State Printing Office, Vienna 1877, pp. 104–107 ( digitized version ).
- J. Ludvová: Škroup (Skraup) Jan (Johann) Nepomuk. In: Austrian Biographical Lexicon 1815–1950 (ÖBL). Volume 12, Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Vienna 2001–2005, ISBN 3-7001-3580-7 , p. 337 f. (Direct links on p. 337 , p. 338 ).
Web links
- Literature and other media by and about Jan Nepomuk Škroup in the catalog of the National Library of the Czech Republic
- Works by and about Jan Nepomuk Škroup in the catalog of the German National Library
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Škroup, Jan Nepomuk |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Czech composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 15, 1811 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Osice , Königgrätzer Kreis |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 5, 1892 |
| Place of death | Prague |