Czech composer dies, 89
mainThe Brno composer, pianist and writer Pavel Blatný has died at 89.
He worked at the interface of classics and jazz, was a frequent broadcaster and composed several film scores.
His poet brother Ivan died in British exile.
The SUite for Jazz Orch is rather good . RIP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mRELkk_Z3U
I had the pleasure of meeting him in 1993 when I conducted his “Zvony” (Campane) with the Brno Philharmonic on tour in Austria on March 3 of that year. His music will leave on. May he rest in peace!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvjeDEKYBhY