Education
His teacher was the well known violinist, Otakar Ševčík at the Prague Conservatory from the age of 8. From 1928, he studied at the school of Vítězslav Novák and Alois Hába.
His teacher was the well known violinist, Otakar Ševčík at the Prague Conservatory from the age of 8. From 1928, he studied at the school of Vítězslav Novák and Alois Hába.
He composed music for nearly 200 films. These included Krakatit, January Hus, and Dařbuján a Pandrhola. Additionally, he created works for television series, such as F. L. Věk.
Some films gained international reputation as a result of his musics.
He wrote several songs and orchestral works as well.