Johann Friedrich Kittl, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Johann Friedrich Kittl

Czech composer

Date of Birth: 08-May-1806

Place of Birth: Orlík Castle, Czech Republic

Date of Death: 20-Jul-1868

Profession: composer, jurist, music pedagogue

Nationality: Czech Republic

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Johann Friedrich Kittl (Jan Bedrich Kittl: born 8 May 1806 Orlík, Bohemia; 20 July 1868 in Leszno, Poland) was a Czech composer. After studying law in Prague, Kittl studied music with Václav Tomášek.
From 1843 to 1864, he headed the Prague Conservatory. Kittl became famous for his operas, which have had great success in Prague.
He also wrote chamber music, songs and four symphonies, including the widely played E-flat Symphony "Lovecka" (Jagdsinfonie Op.
8, 1838).