Jan Antonín Koželuh

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Jan Antonín Koželuh
Jan Antonín Koželuh

Jan Antonín Koželuh (1738-1814) was a renowned Bohemian composer from Velvary. He was a pupil of Josef Seger before hi. He studied in Vienna and was a concert master in St. Vitus cathedral for 30 years; his work includes both church and concert works. As one of the most respected Czech authors of his time, he also composed serious Italian opera: Allesandro nell' Indie was performed in 1769 and Demofoonte in 1772. He was the organist at the Strahov monastery for almost 40 years.

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