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Robert Kurka (1921-1957)

Information about the composer Robert Kurka and his operas.

An American composer. He wrote one opera and two symphonies.

Operas (complete):

Good soldier Schweik

Based on the antiwar novel by Jaroslav Hasek, its style has been compared to the compositions of Kurt Weill.

Recommended recordings on CD

Platt/Collins/Embree (Cedille Records 62)

62

Chicago Opera Theater Ensemble, conducted by Alexander Platt, 4/2001.

Cedille Records 62