About Augustin Šenkýř
Lived 1736 – 1796 (aged 59). Augustin Šenkýř was a composer, organist, violinist, viol player, catholic priest and musician.
Augustin Šenkýř (born Václav Šenkýř; ) was a Czech violinist, gambist, composer, organist and Roman Catholic priest.
Biography Augustin Šenkýř was born in Dobruška.
Not much is known about his early education. In 1764, he took his famous (public?) vows with the Benedictines of Emmaus and a year later he was ordained a priest. He adopted the monastic name of Augustin.
Selected works Šenkýř's works still feature in concert performance, for example:
Aria pastoralis for alto, chamber orchestra and organ. Haec die festiva Offertory ex D per omni Festivitate Laudate Deum nostrum Festa sanctorum Aria pastoralis: "In Bethlehem, pastores, natus est Jesulus"
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Who was Augustin Šenkýř?
Czech violinist, composer, organist and roman catholic priest
When was Augustin Šenkýř born?
Augustin Šenkýř was born on 26 December 1736 in Dobruška.
When did Augustin Šenkýř die?
Augustin Šenkýř died on 16 January 1796 in Prague.
What was Augustin Šenkýř's occupation?
Augustin Šenkýř was a composer, organist, violinist, viol player, catholic priest and musician.
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