Czech violinist and composer
Antonín Vranický
Also known as Anton Wranitzky
Born1761-06-13
BirthplaceJihlava
CountryAustria
GenderMale
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Biography
Antonín Vranický, also Wrani(t)zky or Wranitsky (June 13, 1761, Nová Říše – August 6, 1820, Vienna), was a famous Czech violinist and composer of the 18th century. He was the younger brother of composer Pavel Vranický.
A.Vranický was a pupil of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Joseph Haydn as he mentioned in a dedication (III QUATUORS pour Deux Violons Alto et Violoncelle composés et dediés a Son Altesse J: Le Prince regnant de Lobkowitz &&. par M.r Ant. Wranizky. Eleve de M.r J. Hayden).
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