Zdeněk Lukáš

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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.

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personal data
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