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František Maxián

1907 – 1971

Czech pianist and university educator

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Lived 1907 – 1971 (aged 63). František Maxián was a Czech pianist, pedagogue, teacher and musician.

František Maxián (9 November 1907 – 18 January 1971) was a Czech pianist and music educator.

Life and performing career František Maxián was born in Teplice. He studied at the local Conservatory as a student of Roman Veselý, then continued his studies at the Prague Conservatory with Vilém Kurz. After graduating, he worked as a pianist in Czech Radio. Later he returned to piano studies, and his solo performances began to attract attention. He began to perform internationally, and was elected Vice-Chairman of the Chopin Competition in Warsaw in 1949. Maxián performed a repertoire including both classical and contemporary composers. He died in 1971 and is buried not far from his teacher Vilém Kurz at Slavín, the Vyšehrad Cemetery in Prague.

Career as an educator

From 1927 to 1928, Maxián was active as a music school teacher in Dubrovnik, and in 1939 became a professor at the Prague Conservatory. In 1946 he became a professor at the Prague Academy of Performing Arts. Notable students include Jan Panenka, Peter Toperczer, Marian Lapšanský, Josef Hála, Antonín Kubálek, E. Glancová and Sláva Vorlová.

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Birth century
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Education
Prague Conservatory
Employers
Prague Conservatory
Also known as
Frantisek Maxian

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Frequently asked questions

Who was František Maxián?

Czech pianist and university educator

When was František Maxián born?

František Maxián was born on 9 November 1907 in Teplice.

When did František Maxián die?

František Maxián died on 18 January 1971 in Prague.

What was František Maxián's occupation?

František Maxián was a pianist, pedagogue, teacher and musician.

What nationality was František Maxián?

František Maxián was Czech.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: František Maxián

· Wikidata: Q5492558

· DBpedia: František Maxián

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