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Leos Janacek, Composer
Leos Janacek (1854-1928) was a Czech composer, pianist, folklorist, educator and critic known for his orchestral, operatic, choral, vocal, piano and chamber works, often written in a highly original, folk-inspired harmonic language virtually devoid of traditional thematic development. His collecting of Moravian and Slavic folk songs at around 30 years of age would leave an indelible imprint on his work. "Moravia alone is enough to give me all necessary inspiration, so rich are her sources,"...
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