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Jan Bedřich Kittl


Johann Friedrich Kittl (Jan Bedřich Kittl: born May 8, 1806 Orlík, Bohemia; July 20, 1868 in Leszno, Poland) was a Czech composer.

After studying law in Prague, Kittl studied music with Václav Tomášek. From 1843 to 1864, he headed the Prague Conservatory.

Kittl became famous for his operas, which have had great success in Prague. He also wrote chamber music, songs and four symphonies, including the widely played E-flat Symphony "Lovecka" (Jagdsinfonie Op. 8, 1838).



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