Zdeněk Lukáš
Zdeněk Lukáš (born August 21, 1928 in Prague ; † July 13, 2007 there ) was a Czech composer .
Life
Lukáš studied pedagogy and worked as a teacher from the beginning. From 1953 to 1963 he was a producer for the Czechoslovak Radio in Pilsen and a choirmaster . Between 1962 and 1970 he studied with Miloslav Kabeláč . He was heavily influenced by Czech folklore and his work is mainly focused on vocal music. Since the 1960s, he has increasingly included avant-garde techniques in his works. His work includes seven symphonies , as well as operas , oratorios and cantatas and numerous choral works. In addition to his work as a composer, he devoted himself to conducting choirs in various countries.
In 1996 Lukáš founded the artist group Quattro together with Sylvie Bodorová , Luboš Fišer and Otmar Mácha . Each member should represent a different generation of composers.
Compositions
Orchestral works
Symphonies
- 1961 Symphony no.2 , op.26
- 1965 Symphony no. 3 "Dove sta amore" , for mixed choir and orchestra, op. 40
- 1965 Sinfonietta solemnis , op.43
- 1965 Symphony no.4 , op.47
- 1972 Symphony no.5 , for lyric soprano and orchestra, op.82
- 1991 Symphony no.6 , op.232
- 1995 Sinfonia Brevis , for symphonic wind orchestra, op.265
- 2000 Symphony No. 7 “Trionfo del tempo” , for soprano and orchestra, op. 312
Solo concerts with orchestra
- 1964 Concerto for Soprano Saxophone and Orchestra, op.34
- 1968 Concerto for violin, viola and orchestra, op.58
- 1970 Variations for piano and orchestra, op.69
- 1974 Musica da concerto , chamber music for 12 strings and harpsichord, op.102
- 1975 Concerto for bassoon and orchestra, op.113
- 1976 Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra, op.119
- 1980 Proměny - Concertante music for strings and piano, op.140
- 1980 Concerto for harpsichord and orchestra, op.152
- 1982 Concert music for solo harp and string orchestra, op.177
- 1982 Concertante Suite for Wind Quintet and String Orchestra, op.184
- 1983 Concerto for Viola and Orchestra, op.185
- 1984 Concerto for piano and orchestra, op.192
- 1985 Prelude and Rondo for violin and string orchestra, op. 201
- 1986 Concerto for cello and orchestra, op.204
- 1989 Concerto for horn and orchestra, op.223
- 1989 Double Concerto for Cello, Double Bass and Chamber Orchestra, op.227
- 1990 Concertino for violin, marimba and string orchestra, op.233
- 1992 Concertino for violin and string orchestra, op.248
- 1993 Concerto for piano and orchestra, op.258
- 1994 Concerto grosso for saxophone quartet and orchestra, op.262
- 1997 Vox Cordis Mei , Concerto for Organ, Two Trumpets and Strings, op.293
- 1999 Double Concerto for Oboe, Bassoon and Orchestra, op. 302
- 1999 Double Concerto for Violin, Double Bass and Orchestra, op. 304
- 2001 Symphonic Concerto for String Quartet and Orchestra, op.324
- 2003 Concert "Te alle cinque" 'for violin, piano and string orchestra, op. 335
literature
- Antonín Špelda: Tvůrčí vývoj Zdeňka Lukáše . In: Hudební rozhledy 21 1968, ISSN 0018-6996 , pp. 575-578.
- Ratibor Budiš: Rozhlasové opery Zdeňka Lukáše . In: Hudební rozhledy 22 1969, pp. 707-709.
Web links
- Literature and other media by and about Zdeněk Lukáš in the catalog of the National Library of the Czech Republic
- Works by and about Zdeněk Lukáš in the catalog of the German National Library
- Official site
- Zdeněk Lukáš on the website of the Czech Choirs
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Lukáš, Zdeněk |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Czech composer |
DATE OF BIRTH | August 21, 1928 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Prague |
DATE OF DEATH | July 13, 2007 |
Place of death | Prague |