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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Orchestral

 

Bedrich Tylsar was a renowned classical music artist who was born on May 22, 1935, in Prague, Czechoslovakia. He was a talented French horn player who became one of the most respected musicians of his time. Tylsar's passion for music began at a young age, and he started playing the French horn when he was just 12 years old. Tylsar's musical education began at the Prague Conservatory, where he studied under the tutelage of Professor Frantisek Solc. He later continued his studies at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, where he was taught by Professor Vaclav Smetacek. Tylsar's talent and dedication to his craft were evident from an early age, and he quickly became one of the most promising young musicians in the country. In 1957, Tylsar joined the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, where he played as the principal French horn player for over 30 years. During his time with the orchestra, Tylsar became known for his exceptional musicianship and his ability to bring out the best in his fellow musicians. He was also a sought-after soloist, performing with orchestras all over the world. One of Tylsar's most notable performances was his rendition of Mozart's Horn Concerto No. 3 in E-flat major, which he performed with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra in 1962. The performance was widely praised by critics and cemented Tylsar's reputation as one of the finest French horn players of his generation. Tylsar's talent and dedication to his craft were recognized with numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 1960, he was awarded the prestigious Prague Spring International Music Festival Prize, and in 1962, he was awarded the State Prize of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic. He was also awarded the Medal of Merit by the Czech Republic in 1995. In addition to his work as a performer, Tylsar was also a respected teacher and mentor to many young musicians. He taught at the Prague Conservatory and the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, and his students included some of the most talented young musicians in the country. Tylsar's career was not without its challenges, however. In 1968, he was one of many Czech artists who signed the "Two Thousand Words" manifesto, which called for greater artistic freedom and democracy in Czechoslovakia. The manifesto was seen as a direct challenge to the communist government, and many of the signatories, including Tylsar, were subsequently blacklisted and prevented from performing or teaching. Despite these challenges, Tylsar continued to perform and teach throughout his career, and his legacy as one of the greatest French horn players of all time continues to inspire musicians around the world. He passed away on December 3, 2018, at the age of 83, leaving behind a rich legacy of music and a lasting impact on the world of classical music.

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