Vlastimil Lejsek

Vlastimil Lejsek was a Czech composer and pianist born on July 21, 1927, in Brno. He studied at the Brno Conservatory and the Academies of Music in Prague and Brno. Lejsek was known for his work as a solo pianist and as part of a renowned piano duo with his wife, Vera Lejsková. Together, they collaborated with notable composers like Milhaud, Britten, Lutoslawski, and Shostakovich, and were the first to record Dvořák's four-hand works. Lejsek's compositions include a variety of piano music, such as "Brazilian Dances" and "Moravian Ballades," as well as orchestral pieces like "Silver March." He also taught at the Conservatory and Janáček Academy of Performing Arts in Brno.

Lejsek's contributions to Czech musical life were significant, not only through his compositions but also through his role in founding the International Schubert Competition for Piano Duos. His life and work were documented in the book "Interviews without Piano" by Jan Trojan. Lejsek passed away on March 12, 2010, leaving behind a legacy as both a composer and a performer. However, the recent releases listed do not appear to be directly associated with his own compositions but rather performances of other composers' works, which might be attributed to his role as a pianist rather than a composer.

Genres

Neoclassical

Latest Release

Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F Major, Second Rhapsody

George Gershwin•

Vlastimil Lejsek•

Filharmonie Brno

Ep - 4 Tracks - Released October 11, 2024