The 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 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.
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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