Josef Strauß

Austrian Composer and Conductor

Josef Strauss (1827–1870) was an Austrian composer, born into the prolific Strauss musical dynasty. He was the brothe...

Johann Strauss Jr.

Austrian Waltz King and Composer

Johann Strauss Jr., also known as the "Waltz King," was an Austrian composer of light music, particularly dance music...

Herbert von Karajan

Austrian Conductor and Orchestra Director

Herbert von Karajan was an Austrian conductor who is widely regarded as one of the greatest conductors of the 20th ce...

Berliner Philharmoniker

German Symphony Orchestra

The Berliner Philharmoniker, also known as the Berlin Philharmonic, is one of the world's most prestigious orchestras...

Václav Smetáček

Czech Conductor and Musician

Václav Smetáček (1906–1986) was a prominent Czech conductor, composer, and oboist. He is best known for his long tenu...

Antonio Vivaldi

Italian Baroque Composer and Violinist

Antonio Vivaldi was an Italian Baroque composer, virtuoso violinist, teacher, and cleric. Born in Venice in 1678, he ...

The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Czech symphony orchestra

The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the world's premier symphony orchestras, with a rich history that dates ba...

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Russian Romantic Composer

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a Russian composer of the Romantic era whose works are among the most popular music in t...

Bedřich Smetana

Czech Romantic-era Composer and Pianist

Bedřich Smetana was a Czech composer who is widely regarded as the father of Czech music. He was born on March 2, 182...

Jakub Jan Ryba

Czech Classical Composer and Teacher

Jakub Jan Ryba (1765–1815) was a Czech teacher and composer of classical music. His most famous work is the "Česká mš...

Karel Gott

Czech Pop Music Icon

Karel Gott was a highly acclaimed Czech singer, often referred to as the "Golden Voice of Prague" or "Sinatra of the ...

Moravanka

Czech Folk Music Ensemble

Moravanka is a traditional Moravian folk music band from the Czech Republic, founded by the accomplished accordionist...

Frédéric Chopin

Polish Romantic Era Composer and Pianist

Frédéric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era who has had a lasting influence on the...

Halina Czerny-Stefańska

Polish Classical Pianist

Halina Czerny-Stefańska (1922–2001) was a renowned Polish classical pianist, celebrated for her interpretations of Ch...

Josef Lada

Czech Painter and Illustrator

František Xaver Brixi

Czech Classical Composer and Organist

František Xaver Brixi (1732–1771) was a Czech classical composer who played a significant role in the musical life of...