Václav Petr

1848–1923 (age 75)

Biography

Václav Petr (1848–1923) shared his love of music through teaching, performance, and quiet devotion to the traditions of Czech song. His compositions and interpretations drew from folk motifs while nurturing the next generation of musicians in Brno.

His presence is still felt in the city’s musical circles, where colleagues and students remember his generous care and disciplined artistry when they gather to honor his memory.

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