Miloslav Ištvan
Miloslav Ištvan was a Czech composer whose work was inspired by the works of Béla Bartók and by the orientation of the modal style of folk songs. He studied Romanian and African folklore. He also attempted a synthesis of classical and pop music genres.
In 1947 he graduated at the gymnasium in Brno-Žabovřesky, and later he pursued his studies at the Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Brno. He studied composition as a pupil of Jaroslav Kvapil.Selected works
Piano:
Chamber:
Orchestral:
- Symphony
- Czechoslovak Suite
- Concert-Symphony for Piano and Orchestra
- Balada o jihu
