Jaroslav Kocián
Jaroslav Kocián (22 February 1883 in Ústí nad Orlicí – 8 March 1950 in Prague) was a Czech violinist, classical composer and teacher.
Jaroslav Kocián in 1901
Life
He studied in Prague under Otakar Ševčík, and is considered together with Jan Kubelík as the most important representative of "Ševčík´s school".[1]
An interpreter of violin compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach. He is especially noted for his compositions for the violin, which have been recorded most often by his student Josef Suk.
He taught at the Prague Conservatory.
He recorded for Columbia Records.
Discography
- No.1422, Serenade (Gabriel Pierné)
- No.1423, Canzonetta (Alfredo D'Ambrosio)
- No.1458, Elfin Dance (Leo Spies)
References
- Jaroslav Smolka: Malá encyklopedie hudby. Prague: Editio Supraphon, 1983, p. 331
External links
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