Karel Blažej Kopřiva

Karel Blažej Kopřiva (or Karl Blasius Kopriva; 9 February 1756 in Cítoliby 15 May 1785 in Cítoliby) was a Czech organist and composer from a family of musicians.

Life and career

Kopřiva studied first with his father, the composer Václav Jan Kopřiva (1708–1789), and later with Josef Seger in Prague. Then he became organist at the St. Jacob's Church in Cítoliby. He is especially renowned for his numerous concertos and fairs.

His brother Jan Jáchym Kopřiva (17541792) was also a notable musician.

List of selected works

Solo organ works (complete)

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