Wenzel Pichl (1741–1805; known in his native language as Václav Pichl) was a Czech composer in the classical style. He was also a violinist, music director, and writer. Born on 25th September 1741 in Bechyně, Bohemia, his first musical training was at Bechyne with the cantor Jan Pokorný. He served as a singer between the years 1752 and 1758 at the Jesuit college at Březnice. In Prague he was a violinist at the Jesuit seminary of Saint Wenceslaus, and his studies while at the university were philosophy, theology, and law. He was appointed to the post of first violinist of the Týn C… read more
Wenzel Pichl (1741–1805; known in his native language as Václav Pichl) was a Czech composer in the classical style. He was also a violinist, music director, and writer. Born on 25th September 1741 in Bechyně, Bohemia, his first musical training was at Bechyne with the cantor Jan Pokorný. He… read more
Wenzel Pichl (1741–1805; known in his native language as Václav Pichl) was a Czech composer in the classical style. He was also a violinist, music director, and writer. Born on 25th September 1741 in Bechyně, Bohemia, his first musical training was at Bechyne with the cantor Jan Pokorný. He served as a singer between the years 1752 and 1758 at the Jesuit colleg… read more
