About Juraj Beneš
Lived 1940 – 2004 (aged 64). Juraj Beneš was a Slovak pianist, composer and music teacher.
Juraj Beneš (2 March 1940 in Trnava, Slovak State – 10 September 2004 in Bratislava, Slovakia) was a Slovak composer, teacher, and pianist.
Career He graduated from the university called Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava (VŠMU) and was a pupil of Ján Cikker, who was one of the best known Slovak composers. Since 1983 Beneš taught at the same university.
Beneš's work followed current trends and spanned genres. He was best in composing operas such as Cisárove nové šaty (The Emperor's New Clothes), Skamenený (Petrified), and Hostina (Feast) and often employed the human voice together with unusual instrument combinations as in Tri ženské zbory (Three Women's Choir).
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Who was Juraj Beneš?
Slovak composer and pianist (1940–2004)
When was Juraj Beneš born?
Juraj Beneš was born on 2 March 1940 in Trnava.
When did Juraj Beneš die?
Juraj Beneš died on 11 September 2004 in Bratislava.
What was Juraj Beneš's occupation?
Juraj Beneš was a pianist, composer and music teacher.
What nationality was Juraj Beneš?
Juraj Beneš was Slovak.
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