Short bio Vilem Blodek
Full biography Vilem Blodek
Vilem Blodek was a Czech composer born in Prague in the year 1834. He is recognized for his exceptional contributions to Czech music during the late 19th century. Blodek attended the Prague Organ School where he studied under Josef Proksch, who was a renowned Czech pianist and composer. In his early professional career, Blodek worked as a music critic for several Czech daily newspapers.
Blodek's works are characterized by their romantic style and Czech nationalistic themes. Some of his most popular compositions include the operas 'V studni' and 'Sarka', which were both performed at the National Theatre in Prague. His compositions were instrumental in promoting Czech music, especially among the Czech-speaking population.
In addition to his operas, Blodek also composed several symphonies, orchestral pieces, chamber music, and choral works. He was also a prolific writer and was actively involved in promoting Czech culture. In recognition of his contributions to Czech music, Blodek was awarded the title of 'Honorary Citizen' of Prague.
Despite his significant contributions to Czech music, Blodek's work remains relatively unknown today outside of the Czech Republic. However, his compositions are still recognized for their unique style, which blended romanticism with Czech folk music. Blodek's legacy continues to inspire Czech composers to this day, and his work is a testament to the richness and diversity of Czech music history.
Compositions featuring Vilem Blodek
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abschied vom Walde for voice & piano | 1:08 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 2 | Concerto for flute | Concerto | - | |
| 3 | Die Kapelle for voice & piano | 2:28 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 4 | Die Lotosblume for voice & piano | 1:38 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 5 | Diebstahl for voice & piano | 2:02 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 6 | Du bist fern for voice & piano | 3:15 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 7 | Gute Nacht for voice & piano | 2:24 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 8 | Ich kenne eine Perle for voice & piano | 2:01 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 9 | In the Well, opera | 66:28 min | Opera | - |
| 10 | Nachtgedanken for voice & piano | 2:31 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 11 | Nur Du for voice & piano | 1:07 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 12 | Vorsatz for voice & piano | 1:15 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 13 | Vöglein mein Bote for voice & piano | 2:29 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 14 | Wanderers Heimkehr for voice & piano | 2:40 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 15 | Wann i a Vögerl wär for voice & piano | 1:33 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 16 | Wehmut for voice & piano | 1:18 min | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Vilem Blodek
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
SOČR : Blodek – Orchestrální Skladby Viléma Blodka(12×File, MP3, Album) | 2014 | Radioservis |
| 2 |  |
Václav Talich, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Smetana | Blodek | Kovařovic | Janáček | Dvořák | Josef Suk (2) – Smetana | Blodek | Kovařovic | Janáček | Dvořák | Suk(2×CD, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Mono) | 2007 | Supraphon |
| 3 |  |
Prague Symphony Orchestra, Václav Smetáček – Small Czech Musical Gems | 1986 | Supraphon |
| 4 |  |
Vilém Blodek, Kühn Mixed Chorus, Pavel Kühn, Prague National Theatre Orchestra, Jan Štych – V Studni / In The Well / (Opera In 1 Act), Zítek (Fragment) | 1984 | Supraphon |
| 5 |  |
Anton Bernhard Fürstenau, Jules August Demersseman, Cécile Chaminade, Vilém Blodek - Karl-Bernhard Sebon, Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Uroš Lajovic – Romantic Flute Concertos / Concertos Romantiques Pour Flûte(LP) | 1982 | Schwann Musica Mundi |
| 6 |  |
Fantazie A Caprice / Andante Cantabile / Koncert Pro Flétnu A Orchestr / Hudba K Shakespearovi | 1974 | Supraphon |
| 7 |  |
V Studni(2×LP, 10", Club Edition, Mono) | 1960 | Supraphon |
| 8 |  |
V Studni(7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono) | 1959 | Supraphon |
| 9 |  |
Vivaldi, Leo, Busoni, Blodek – Concerto For Flute, Oboe And Bassoon / Concerto In D Major For Cello And String Orchestra / Concerto For Clarinet And Orchestra / Concerto For Flute And Orchestra(LP, Mono) | 1954 | Colosseum (4) |
| 10 |  |
Vilém Blodek / Česká Filharmonie, Václav Talich – V Studni(Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album) | 1940 | His Master's Voice |
| 11 |  |
Blodek, Demersseman, Fürstenau, Doppler, Ciardi, Sebon, Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Uroš Lajovic – Concertos Brillantes For Flute(CD, ) | - | Koch Schwann |
| 12 |  |
Vilém Blodek, Otakar Ševčík, Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Karel Hanžl, Karel Šroubek, Fr. Maxian, Bruno Bělčík, J. Maštalíř – Concerto For Flute And Orchestra / Dance No. 3, Op. 10 / Czech Song, Op. 10 / Fantasy, Op. 10(10") | - | Supraphon |
Videos featuring Vilem Blodek
Slavne češke minijature
Digitalizovana i remasterovana LP.
Autori:
Bedrich Smetana
Zdenek Fibich
Antonin Dvorak
Josef Bohuslav Forster
Oskar Nedbal
Karel Kovarovic
Josef Suk
Leoš Janaček
Vilem Blodek
Vitezslav Novak
Praški simf
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