Biography
Ferdinand Klinda (born 28 August 1929 in Košice) is a Slovak organist.
He studied music at the Bratislava Conservatory and Academy of Music (organ, piano, musical composition) with Stephan Nemeth-Samorinsky, Riegler-Skalisky and then took lessons with Josef Rheinberger in Weimar. Since 1965 he has performed as a soloist with the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra. He is a member of numerous juries for international competitions. Distinguished in a vast repertoire for organ ranging from Bach to Charles Chaynes, he has written several works on musicology (organ interpretation).
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