Born: 1841-1904
Nationality: Czech
Education/Training: Antonin Liehmann and at Prague Organ School 1857-1859
Notable Compositions: Stabat Mater, 1875-77; The Spectre's Bride, 1884; Seventh Symphony, 1884-85; Mass in D major, 1887; Requiem, 1890; Ninth Symphony, 1892-93; Cello Concerto in B minor, 1894
Assignments: Private teaching and composing from 1873; Professor, Prague Conservatory in 1891; Director, National Conservatory in NY, 1892-1895 teaching composition
Curious Facts: was highly religious, and didn't believe he would compose well if he wasn't
