Short bio Zdeněk Lukas
Full biography Zdeněk Lukas
Zdeněk Lukáš was a Czech composer, born on June 16th, 1928 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. He began to study composition with Pavel Bořkovec at the Prague Conservatory. After graduating, he continued his studies at the Academy of Performing Arts, also in Prague, with Emil Hlobil and Jaroslav Řídký. There, he focused on sacred music and instrumentation.
Lukáš started his professional career at the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Music of the University of Ostrava. From 1960, he served as a Professor of Composition at the Prague Academy of Fine Arts. He was awarded a number of prestigious awards in his career, including twice the National Prize of the Ministry of Culture and Education (in 1958 and 1961) and the G. B. Viotti International Prize (in 1965). In 1990, he was appointed a Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music.
Zdeněk Lukáš was also known as a versatile composer who, unlike many Czech composers of his generation, was influenced by various styles of modern music. His compositions are harmonically complex, with a strong sense of musical development and structure. His works are often characterized by an intense emotional quality, and many of them are based on themes from Czech folk music.
Lukáš composed over 350 compositions, including works for large orchestra, opera, ballet, chamber music, and solo instrumental pieces. Some of his notable works include The Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary (1953), String Quartet No. 1 (1955), Symphony No. 2 (1959), Concertino for Violin and Chamber Orchestra (1968), and Ondráš for Symphonic Orchestra (1988).
Zdeněk Lukáš passed away on July 13th, 2007, in Prague, at the age of 79, leaving behind a legacy of music that continues to inspire and move music lovers all over the world.
Compositions featuring Zdeněk Lukas
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hodie - Dona nobis pacem, for chorus, Op. 350 | 1:48 min | Choral | 2007 |
| 2 | Hosprenglico, duo for viola & harp, Op. 328 | 4:31 min | Chamber Music | 2002 |
| 3 | Te Deum laudamus, for chorus, Op. 311 | 4:57 min | Choral | 2001 |
| 4 | Messaggio, symphonic poem for band | 12:09 min | Band Music | 1997 |
| 5 | Lento drammatico, for saxophone & piano | 8:04 min | Chamber Music | 1994 |
| 6 | Tribute to the Creators, for chorus, violin & piano, Op. 147 | 11:49 min | Choral | 1980 |
| 7 | Musica Boema, for band | 18:02 min | Band Music | 1978 |
| 8 | Prayer of the Christians from Ghana, for chorus, organ & percussion, Op. 59 | 8:30 min | Choral | 1968 |
| 9 | Quot sunt apes Op.166 | 5:00 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 10 | Viola Concerto, Op. 185 | 26:02 min | Concerto | - |
| 11 | String Quartet No. 4, Op. 213 | 23:58 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 12 | String Quartet | 4:50 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Sonata for solo viola | 13:06 min | Band Music | - |
| 14 | Serenades (3), for cello & double bass | 8:45 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 15 | Rondo, for cello & double bass ("Přídavek") | 3:24 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 16 | Rondo for 4 saxophones | 9:47 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 17 | Requiem, for chorus & orchestra, Op. 252 | 21:15 min | Choral | - |
| 18 | Dies Irae, for chorus & organ | 2:05 min | Choral | - |
| 19 | Piano Quartet No. 2 | 21:31 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 20 | Gaudete et exultate, for chorus | 8:05 min | Choral | - |
| 21 | Duo di Basso for Cello & Double Bass | 13:14 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 22 | Duets for Violin & Cello | 12:00 min | Chamber Music | - |
Albums featuring Zdeněk Lukas
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Petr Eben | Zdeněk Lukáš, Vysokoškolský Umělecký Soubor Univerzity Karlovy | Charles University Choir, Jakub Zicha – Te Deum Laudamus(CD, Album) | 2018 | ArcoDiva |
| 2 |  |
Zdeněk Lukáš, Antonín Tučapský, György Orbán - Dresdner Motettenchor, Matthias Jung – Requiem; Geistliche Chormusic(CD, Album) | 2012 | Querstand |
| 3 |  |
Bodorová, Lukáš, Fišer, Mácha, Quattro Orchestra, Marek Štilec – Concertos • Quattro Plays Quattro(CD, Album) | 2008 | ArcoDiva |
| 4 |  |
Karel Špelina, Zdeněk Lukáš, Jiří Jaroch – Karel Špelina Viola(CD, Album) | 2007 | ArcoDiva |
| 5 |  |
Philip Glass, Frank Reinshagen, Barbara Thompson, Zdeněk Lukáš, Johann Sebastian Bach, Tetraphonics – The Invitation: Saxophone Quartets Of The 20th Century(SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Album) | 2007 | Cybele |
| 6 |  |
Martinů / Lukáš / Stamitz, Jitka Hosprová, Prague Chamber Orchestra – Martinů • Stamitz • Lukáš(CD, ) | 2005 | ArcoDiva |
| 7 |  |
Collegium Technicum, Zdeněk Lukáš – Te Deum Laudamus - Technická Univerzita V Košiciach 1952-2002(CD, Album) | 2002 | Not On Label |
| 8 |  |
Štěpán Koutník plays W. A. Mozart, Cl. Debussy, W. Lutoslawski, Zd. Lukáš – Štěpán Koutník Clarinet(CD, Compilation) | 2001 | Český Rozhlas |
| 9 |  |
Ensemble Martinů - Lukáš / Martinů / Bodorová / Dvořák / Hurník / Kvěch – Echoes From Long Ago(CD, Album) | 2001 | Em-Art |
| 10 |  |
Lawrence Gwozdz, Lois Leventhal, Stephen Redfield, Stephen Dankner, Zdeněk Lukáš, Stephen Suber, Robert Starer, Walter Hartley – Simply Gifts(CD, ) | 2000 | Albany Records |
| 11 |  |
Zdeněk Lukáš, Rolnička Praha, Karel Virgler – Výběr Ze Sborové Tvorby(CD, Album) | 1998 | G&B Music |
| 12 |  |
Dvořák, Lukáš, Eben – Czech Sacred Music / Songs(CD, Compilation) | 1997 | Bonton |
| 13 |  |
Jan Hugo Voříšek, Zdeněk Lukáš, SWF Symphony Orchestra, Petr Altrichter, Jitka Čechová (2) – Symphony Op. 24 / Piano Concerto No. 3(CD, Album) | 1995 | Arte Nova Classics |
| 14 |  |
Zdeněk Lukáš, Jana Vlachová, Mikael Ericsson, Duo di Basso, New Vlach Quartet, B. Martinů Piano Quartet – Chamber Music(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1993 | Panton |
| 15 |  |
Pražské Saxofonové Kvarteto - Pauer / Riedlbauch / Semerák / Lukáš / Rivier / Françaix – Pražské Saxofonové Kvarteto = Prague Saxophone Quartet(LP, Album, Stereo) | 1989 | Panton |
| 16 |  |
Lukáš, Eben, Raichl, Kalach, Kühn Mixed Chorus, Pavel Kühn – Lukáš • Eben • Raichl • Kalach(LP) | 1989 | Panton |
| 17 |  |
Matys / Gemrot / Lukáš / Kocáb, Prague Chamber Orchestra, Oldřich Vlček – Music For Strings / Maxims / Prelude And Rondo For Violin And String Orchestra / Festivals Of Understanding(LP, Album) | 1989 | Panton |
| 18 |  |
Jan Klusák / Zdeněk Lukáš / Josef Páleníček - Sukův Komorní Orchestr – Live - Partita Pro Smyčce / Concerto Grosso I. / Symfonieta Pro Smyčce(LP) | 1988 | Panton |
| 19 |  |
Václav Felix, Milan Jíra, Václav Lídl, Zdeněk Lukáš – Týden Nové Tvorby 1983(LP, Compilation, Stereo) | 1983 | Supraphon |
| 20 |  |
Prague Brass Soloists, Prague Brass Quintet / Valerius Otto, Zdeněk Lukáš, Joannes Pecelius, Karel Reiner, Ivana Loudová – Untitled | 1982 | Panton |
| 21 |  |
Zdeněk Lukáš / Jožka Matěj - Česká Filharmonie, Zdeněk Košler – Bagately Pro Symfonický Orchestr = Bagatelles For Symphony Orchestra / V. Symfonie = Symfony No.5 | 1981 | Panton |
| 22 |  |
Josef Matěj, Zdeněk Lukáš – Concerto For Flute And String Orchestra / Concerto For Basson And Symphony Orchestra | 1980 | Panton |
| 23 |  |
Zdeněk Lukáš / Jindřich Feld / Emil Hlobil / Viktor Kalabis – Contemporary Czech Symphonies & Concertos For Orchestra | 1972 | Supraphon |
| 24 |  |
Plzeňský Lidový Soubor Řídí Zdeněk Lukáš – Zafúkyj Větříčku / Nad Dílama V Černým Lese(7", 45 RPM, Mono) | 1959 | Supraphon |
Videos featuring Zdeněk Lukas
Zdenek Lukas,Symphony No.4
Composed in 1965. Prague Symphony Orchestra/Libor Pesek.
Concerto for Flute, Strings and Harpsichord - Allegro moderato
Provided to YouTube by Supraphon
Concerto for Flute, Strings and Harpsichord - Allegro moderato · Josef Matěj · Dvořákův komorní orchestr/Vladimír Válek · František Čech
Matěj: Flute Concertor, Lukáš: Oboe Concerto
℗ 1979 SUPRAPHON a.s
Concerto for Flute, Strings and Harpsichord - Allegro molto
Provided to YouTube by Supraphon
Concerto for Flute, Strings and Harpsichord - Allegro molto · Josef Matěj · Dvořákův komorní orchestr/Vladimír Válek · František Čech
Matěj: Flute Concertor, Lukáš: Oboe Concerto
℗ 1979 SUPRAPHON a.s.
Concerto for Flute, Strings and Harpsichord - Adagio molto quieto e serioso
Provided to YouTube by Supraphon
Concerto for Flute, Strings and Harpsichord - Adagio molto quieto e serioso · Josef Matěj · Dvořákův komorní orchestr/Vladimír Válek · František Čech
Matěj: Flute Concertor, Lukáš: Oboe Concerto
℗ 1979
Concerto for Bassoon and Symphonic Orchestra - 1.věta d = 60
Provided to YouTube by Supraphon
Concerto for Bassoon and Symphonic Orchestra - 1.věta d = 60 · Zdeněk Lukáš · Symfonický orchestr Čs. rozhlasu v Praze/Petr Vronský · František Herman
Matěj: Flute Concertor, Lukáš: Oboe Concerto
℗ 1979
Concerto for Bassoon and Symphonic Orchestra - 2.věta d = 80
Provided to YouTube by Supraphon
Concerto for Bassoon and Symphonic Orchestra - 2.věta d = 80 · Zdeněk Lukáš · Symfonický orchestr Čs. rozhlasu v Praze/Petr Vronský · František Herman
Matěj: Flute Concertor, Lukáš: Oboe Concerto
℗ 1979
Concerto for Bassoon and Symphonic Orchestra - 3.věta d = 52
Provided to YouTube by Supraphon
Concerto for Bassoon and Symphonic Orchestra - 3.věta d = 52 · Zdeněk Lukáš · Symfonický orchestr Čs. rozhlasu v Praze/Petr Vronský · František Herman
Matěj: Flute Concertor, Lukáš: Oboe Concerto
℗ 1979
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