Ryba, Jakub Jan b. October 26, 1765 d. April 8, 1815 Composer. A talented, prolific Bohemian musician of the late classical period. By far his most famous work is the "Czech Christmas Mass" (1796), also known colloquially by its opening words, "Hej, mistre!" ("Hey, Master!"). A musical Nativity of rustic simplicity and wit, it has become a beloved Yuletide tradition in his homeland. Ryba was born in a village near Klatovy in Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic), the son of a teacher who gave him his first music lessons. With financial aid...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards) Hrbitov Stara Rozmital, Rozmital pod Tremsinem, Stredocesky, Czech Republic
Ryba, Jakub Jan [memorial] b. October 26, 1765 d. April 8, 1815 Composer. A talented, prolific Bohemian musician of the late classical period. By far his most famous work is the "Czech Christmas Mass" (1796), also known colloquially by its opening words, "Hej, mistre!" ("Hey, Master!"). A musical Nativity of rustic simplicity and wit, it has become a beloved Yuletide tradition in his homeland. Ryba was born in a village near Klatovy in Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic), the son of a teacher who gave him his first music lessons. With financial aid...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards) Jakub Jan Ryba Memorial, Voltus, Stredocesky, Czech Republic
b. November 5, 1910 d. December 8, 1998