Music · 1854–1928

Leoš Janáček

Czech composer known for his unique operas and folk-inspired style

Did you know?He developed a fascination with the rhythms of human speech, which he often transcribed into musical notes to use in his operas.

Leoš Janáček (Czech:; 3 July 1854 – 12 August 1928) was a Czech composer, music theorist, folklorist, and teacher. He was inspired by Moravian and other Slavic music, including Eastern European folk music, to create an original, modern musical style.

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