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Jaroslav Doubrava (April 25, 1909 in Chrudim – October 2, 1960 in Prague) was a Czech composer, painter, and pedagogue.

He studied in the Prague Conservatory with Otakar Jeremiáš. His works are typified by somber, yet dramatic, music in the Romantic style. His Third Symphony' (1957) and ballet Don Quijote (1955) are some of his most popular works. Doubrava was heavily influenced by Bohemian and Moravian folklore as seen in his opera, Ballad on Love (1960). Doubrava was also well known for his satires, especially the ballet King Lávra (1951), Lazy Honza and The Christening of St. Vladimir.

Notes

1. (in Czech) Hudební úsek ÚK MKP / Novinky a přírůstky/www.mlp.cz Archived 2007-03-11 at the Wayback Machine

References

• Short Biography Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine

External links

• Life and Legacy of Jaroslav Doubrava
• Extensive Biography and Selection of Works

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