Jiří Bělohlávek
Jiří Bělohlávek | |
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Born | |
Died | 31 May 2017 | (aged 71)
Occupation | Conductor |
Jiří Bělohlávek,
Early career
Bělohlávek was born in Prague.[4] His father was a barrister and judge.[5] In his youth he studied cello with Miloš Sádlo[6] and later graduated from the Prague Conservatory and the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague.[4] After graduation, he studied conducting for two years with Sergiu Celibidache.[7]
Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic
In 1970 Bělohlávek won the Czech Young Conductors' Competition.
Bělohlávek became chief conductor of the Czech Philharmonic in 1990, after the
In 1997, Bělohlávek became Professor of Conducting at the Prague Academy of Music and became principal guest conductor of the opera company of the Národní divadlo (Prague National Theatre) the following year.[12] He was also chairman of the Prague Spring International Music Festival. Conductors who studied under Bělohlávek include Tomáš Netopil and Jakub Hrůša.[13] In December 2010, Bělohlávek was re-appointed to the chief conductorship of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, effective with the 2012–2013 season, with an initial contract of four years.[14] In January 2017, the Czech Philharmonic announced the extension of Bělohlávek's contract through the 2021–2022 season.[15] He remained in the post until his death on 31 May 2017.
International career
From 1995 to 2000, Bělohlávek was principal guest conductor of the
In opera, Bělohlávek conducted Jenůfa, Tristan und Isolde and Rusalka at Glyndebourne.[30] He made his Metropolitan Opera (Met) debut on 17 December 2004 conducting Káťa Kabanová, with Karita Mattila in the title role.[31] He returned to the Met in January and February 2007 for Jenůfa and again in February and March 2009 for Eugene Onegin and Rusalka.
Bělohlávek first guest-conducted the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra (RPhO) in 1994. In April 2012, the RPhO announced the appointment of Bělohlávek as its next principal guest conductor, effective with the 2012–2013 season.[32] He held the RPhO post until his death.
Bělohlávek made recordings for the Supraphon,[33] Chandos, Harmonia Mundi,[34] Warner Classics,[35] Decca and Deutsche Grammophon record labels.
His performances of the music of Dvorak have been released in video on several DVDs. His 1993 performances with the Prague Symphony Orchestra are available on two
Bělohlávek married Anna Fejérová in 1971 and the couple had two daughters. He died of cancer on 31 May 2017, aged 71.[29] His wife and daughters survived him.[13]
References
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- ^ Tilden, Imogen (1 June 2017). "Czech conductor and former BBCSO chief Jiří Bělohlávek dies aged 71". theguardian.com. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
- ^ Roberts, Sam (1 June 2017). "Jiri Belohlavek, Conductor and Leading Interpreter of Czech Music, Dies at 71". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f Sam Roberts (2017-06-01). "Jiri Belohlavek, Czech Conductor, Dies at 71". New York Times. Retrieved 2017-06-02.
- ^ Norman Lebrecht (2006-07-10). "The man who's changing the sound of the BBC". The Scotsman. Retrieved 2009-03-06.
- ^ "Miloš Sádlo (obituary)". The Telegraph. 23 October 2003. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
- ^ a b Tim Ashley (2001-03-01). "The sound of freedom". The Guardian. Retrieved 2009-04-25.
- ^ Allan Kozinn (11 October 1990). "Czech Philharmonic With Its New Leader". New York Times.
- ^ John Rockwell (30 December 1992). "Czech Philharmonic Faces Perilous Times In Dividing Country". New York Times. Retrieved 2007-10-25.
- ^ Geoffrey Norris (8 June 2006). "I've never been to the Last Night". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 2007-08-27.
- ^ Erica Jeal (24 July 2004). "Prague Philharmonia (review of Prom 4, 2004)". The Guardian. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
- ^ Graham Melville-Mason (23 August 1995). "Obituary: Zdenek Kosler". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2022-06-09. Retrieved 2010-05-16.
- ^ a b David Nice (2017-06-01). "Jiří Bělohlávek obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 2017-06-02.
- ^ "Bělohlávek to become Czech Philharmonic's chief conductor in 2012". Prague Daily Monitor. 2010-12-23. Retrieved 2012-02-24.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Daniel Konrád (2017-01-01). "Šéfdirigent Bělohlávek prodloužil smlouvu, Českou filharmonii povede do roku 2022". Hospodářské Noviny. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- ^ "Jirí Belohlávek appointed Chief Conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra" (Press release). BBC Press Office. 1 February 2005. Retrieved 2008-03-28.
- ^ Geoffrey Norris (2 Feb 2005). "I'm here to raise the standard". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 2007-08-27.
- ^ a b Andrew Clark (6 July 2007). "The quiet cosmopolitan". Financial Times. Retrieved 2007-09-28.
- ^ Tom Service (17 July 2006). "BBCSO/Belohlavek". The Guardian. Retrieved 2007-08-27.
- ^ Tim Ashley (10 September 2007). "Prom 72". The Guardian. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
- ^ Stephen Moss (6 September 2007). "'If I understand the heckles, I'll respond'". The Guardian. Retrieved 2007-09-08.
- ^ Geoffrey Norris (10 September 2007). "BBC Proms 2007: Last Night of the Proms". Telegraph. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
- ^ Edward Seckerson (14 September 2009). "Prom 76: The Last Night of the Proms, Royal Albert Hall, London". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2022-06-09. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
- ^ "Prom 76: The Last Night of the Proms". BBC. 11 September 2010. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
- ^ George Hall (2012-09-09). "Prom 76: Last Night of the Proms – review". The Guardian. Retrieved 2012-09-18.
- ^ "BBC Symphony Orchestra announces new Chief Conductor" (Press release). BBC. 23 February 2012. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
- ^ "Jiri Bělohlávek awarded an honorary CBE for services to music" (Press release). BBC. 10 May 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-12.
- ^ Andrew Clements (2017-04-14). "BBCSO/Bělohlávek review – unforced musical truthfulness". The Guardian. Retrieved 2017-06-02.
- ^ a b Imogen Tilden (2017-06-01). "Czech conductor and former BBCSO chief Jiří Bělohlávek dies aged 71". The Guardian. Retrieved 2017-06-02.
- ^ Charlotte Higgins (2 February 2005). "'Grumpy? What's that?'". The Guardian. Retrieved 2007-09-28.
- ^ Anthony Tommasini (20 December 2004). "A Love Triangle Contorted by Authority Figures". New York Times. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
- ^ "Jirí Belohlávek CBE vaste gastdirigent Rotterdams Philharmonisch" (Press release). Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. 13 April 2012. Archived from the original on 20 December 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-12.
- ^ Andrew Clements (2 April 2004). "Dvorak: The Stubborn Lovers: Kloubova/ Brezina/ Sykorova/ Belacek/ Janal/ Prague Philharmonia/ Belohlavek". The Guardian. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
- ^ Andrew Clements (19 August 2005). "Mozart: Symphonies Nos 35 & 36, Prague Philharmonia/ Belohlavek". The Guardian. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
- ^ Andrew Clements (3 November 2006). "Dvorak: Symphonies Nos 5 & 6; Scherzo Capriccioso; The Hero's Song, BBCSO/ Belohlavek". The Guardian. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
External links
- Jiří Bělohlávek official home page
- 'Jiří Bělohlávek zemřel', Czech Philharmonic tribute page to Jiří Bělohlávek (Czech-language)
- 'Opustil nás Jiří Bělohlávek', Prague Philharmonia tribute page to Jiří Bělohlávek (Czech-language)[permanent dead link]
- Jiří Bělohlávek at AllMusic
- Jiří Bělohlávek conducting Dvořák's Cello Concerto in B minor, Yo-Yo Ma soloist