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)
Chicago Opera Theater Ensemble, conducted by Alexander Platt, 4/2001.
Cedille Records 62