Velebín Urbánek

1853–1892 (age 39)

Biography

Velebín Urbánek, born in 1853, devoted himself to the emerging world of recorded sound, fostering early efforts at capturing music for posterity. As a record producer he combined technical savvy with an ear for talent, helping artists find clarity in their performances.

Urbánek’s work ensured that the sounds of his era would continue to resonate, and his influence endured beyond his death in 1892. The recordings he helped bring into being remain a quiet tribute to his pioneering spirit at Olšany Cemetery.

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