Oskar Nedbal

Oskar Nedbal (March 26, 1841 ? December 24, 1930) was a Czech composer and conductor of classical music.

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March 26 - 1841 - December 24 - 1930 - Czech - Composer - Conductor - Classical music

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Nedbal was born in Tábor, in south Bohemia. He was principal conductor with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra 1896 - 1906 and was a founder member of the Bohemian String Quartet.

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Tábor - Bohemia - Conductor - Czech Philharmonic Orchestra - 1896 - 1906 - Bohemian String Quartet

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Although a great admirer of Dvo?ák, of whom he was a pupil, Nedbal paid homage to other composers. For example in his 1910 composition, Romantic Piece, Op. 18 for cello and piano, Nedbal cleverly inserts a theme usually associated with Mozart; Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman.

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Dvo?ák - 1910 - ''Romantic Piece, Op. 18'' - Cello - Piano - Mozart

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