Václav Kašlík

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Back row (left to right): Jadwiga Wysoczanská, Annie Delorie [nl], Václav Kašlík.
Front row: Ivo Žídek, Ivana Mixová [cs] (?) in 1963

Václav Kašlík (28 September 1917 – 4 June 1989) was a Czech composer, opera director and conductor, known for his operas, both on the stage and on television.

Biography

Kašlík was born in Poličná in

State Opera Prague
).

In 1953 he returned to the Prague National Theatre, establishing international reputation as a director. His use of television, film, and projections brought him wide acclaim, particularly due to the collaboration with Josef Svoboda.

His compositions are colored by the folk music of Moravia and Moravian Wallachia, as well as jazz and pop music.

External links

  • OCLC 62309181
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