Václav Emanuel Horák
1800–1871 (age 71)
Biography
Václav Emanuel Horák was a composer and organist whose sacred music and pedagogical work strengthened the musical foundations of Czech religious and academic institutions. He directed choirs, taught composition, and wrote works that balanced devout reverence with melodic warmth.
His leadership in church music and dedication to training choir members and organists ensured that the lyrical traditions of liturgical performance continued with grace and discipline.