Jaroslav Kocián

Czech violinist, music educator and composer

Jaroslav Kocian (22 February 1883 – 8 March 1950) was a Czech violinist, classical composer and teacher. Together with Jan Kubelík he is considered as the most important representative of "Ševčík's school". He was celebrated as an interpreter of violin compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach. As a composer he is especially noted for his compositions for the violin, which have been recorded most often by his student Josef Suk.

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Works

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  • Ave Maria
  • Intermezzo pittoresque, op. 18 no. 2
  • Old Folks at Home
  • Serenade in D major