Hanuš Wihan
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1855 – 1920
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Who was Hanuš Wihan?
Hanuš Wihan was a renowned Czech cellist, considered the greatest of his time. He was strongly associated with the works of Antonín Dvořák, whose Rondo in G minor, Op. 94, the short piece Silent Woods, Op. 68, and most particularly the Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104 were all dedicated to him. He was the founder and later cellist of the Czech String Quartet, which was world-famous throughout its 40-year existence.
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- Born
- Jun 5, 1855
Czech Republic - Education
- Prague Conservatory
- Died
- May 1, 1920
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on July 23, 2013
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