Karel Barvitius, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Karel Barvitius

Czech composer (born 1864)

Date of Birth: 09-Dec-1864

Place of Birth: Havlíčkův Brod, Vysočina Region, Czech Republic

Date of Death: 23-Mar-1937

Profession: composer

Nationality: Czech Republic

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Karel Barvitius

  • Karel Josef Barvitius (born Karel Brodský on 9 December 1864 Nemecký Brod – 23 March 1937, Prague) was a publisher of books and music. After studies of law he tried a career as a composer.
  • In 1897 he set up a shop with musical instruments and in 1914 added music and book publishing.
  • Published works were known for both high quality and low price.
  • His son Karel Barvitius (1893–1949) continued in his work but in 1949 the publishing house got nationalized and became part of Supraphon company.

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