Jiri Belohlavek

Conductor Jir+¡ Belohl+ívek fashioned a successful international career in both the concert hall and on the operatic stage. While he became identified with Czech repertory, particularly the works of Smetana, Dvor+ík, Jan+ícek, Suk, Martinu, Ostrcil, and Fibich, he conducted a fairly broad range of other repertory. He served in prestigious posts with major orchestras, including the Czech Philharmonic, Brno State Philharmonic, Prague Symphony, and BBC Symphony Orchestra. Belohl+ívek was known for his ability to achieve effective balances in the orchestral sound fabric, as well a...