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Jan Šoupal

1892 – 1964

Czech conductor, composer and educator

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About Jan Šoupal

Lived 1892 – 1964 (aged 72). Jan Šoupal was a Czech conductor, composer, pedagogue, musician, choir director and teacher.

Jan Šoupal (October 21, 1892 – November 25, 1964) was a Czech choirmaster, conductor and composer. He is notable particularly as arranger of folk songs for male choirs. Several music schools in Moravia are named in his honor.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Brno Conservatory
Awards
Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia; Order of Labour (Czechoslovakia)
Also known as
Jan Soupal

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jan Šoupal's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jan Šoupal?

Czech conductor, composer and educator (1892–1964)

When was Jan Šoupal born?

Jan Šoupal was born on 21 October 1892 in Vyškov.

When did Jan Šoupal die?

Jan Šoupal died on 25 November 1964 in Ostrava.

What was Jan Šoupal's occupation?

Jan Šoupal was a conductor, composer, pedagogue, musician, choir director and teacher.

What nationality was Jan Šoupal?

Jan Šoupal was Czech.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jan Šoupal

· Wikidata: Q12023357

· DBpedia: Jan Šoupal

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