Jan Václav Voříšek's lyrics & chords

Jan Václav Hugo Voříšek (May 11, 1791, Vamberk, Bohemia - November 19, 1825, Vienna, Austria), was a Czech composer of classical music, pianist, and organist. Voříšek was born in the town of Vamberk where his father was the schoolmaster, choirmaster and organist. His father taught him music, encouraged his playing the piano, helped him get a scholarship to attend the University of Prague. Although Voříšek was enthralled by the classical music of Mozart, he was more intrigued by the romanticism of Ludwig van Beethoven. In 1813 at the...read more