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Hanuš Wihan
1855-06-05 – 1920-05-01
Life & Legacy
Hanuš Wihan (5 June 1855 – 1 May 1920) was a Czech cellist. Some considered him the greatest of his time. He was strongly associated with the works of Antonín Dvořák, whose Cello Concerto in B minor, Rondo in G minor, and the short piece Silent Woods were all dedicated to him. He was the founder and later cellist of the Czech String Quartet, which was world-famous throughout its 40-year existence.
Occupation & Career
musician, music educator, university teacher, cellist, teacher, music teacher
Education
Prague Conservatory
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Mozarteum University Salzburg
Organizations & Memberships
Bohemian Quartet
Education & Institutions
Prague Conservatory
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q983555 — wikidata View source
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