Description

VALENTÍN ŠINDLER (CHOLÍN, CZECH REPUBLIC, JANUARY 30, 1885 – PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC, JANUARY 21, 1957)

 

 

 

 

Originally, he studied theology in Olomouc, where he also received his initial musical education. He pursued vocal studies in Vienna under Robinson and in Berlin with Emerich. In 1909, he made his debut at the National Theater in Prague, performing the role of Hoffmann in J. Offenbach’s Les contes d’Hoffmann.

He became a favorite tenor of composer Leoš Janáček, establishing a notable association with Janáček’s works. Later in his career, he dedicated himself to vocal pedagogy in Brno, mentoring the next generation of singers. From 1952 to 1956, he served as a faculty member at the Music Academy in Prague.

 

Opera premieres

 

1921 Brno Opera Zwei Witwen (Wanja Kudrjas)

1925 Šárka (Lumír)

1926 Die Sache Makropoulos (Vitek)

1930 Aus einem Totenhaus (Chapkin)

 

Chronology of some appearances

 

1909-1912 Prague National Theater

1913-1914 Theater Winogradow

1914-1917 Zagreb Opera

1917-1932 Brno Opera

 

TRACKLIST

 

 

1. Dalibor (Smetana) Když Zdenek muj M3800 Homocord
2. Dobru noc (Karle Nedbal) 18015-A Odeon
3. Ej sklenicko sklenena 17010-A Odeon
4. Kvilim Po Tobe Hrdlicko (w. Axman) E1919 67973 Columbia
5. Net’ Ukej (w. Axman) E1919  67972 Columbia
6. O sole mio (Di Capua) 2-1624 M. 19298 Homokord
7. Paganini (Lehar) Libam, zeny, vastak rad 2-1624 M. 19323 Homokord
8. Podskalak 17168-A Odeon
9. Rose Marie (Friml) Indian love call 2-1646 M. 20413 Homokord, Prague
10. Rose Marie (Friml) O rose Marie, o baje 2-1646 M. 204132 Homokord, Prague
11. Tece voda tece …. pisen 17010-B Okeh
12. Trava neroste (Janskky Brum) 18015-B Odeon
13. Vdejte Mne Maticko Plzenska Pisen E1920  67971 Columbia
14. Zahradko, Zahradko E1920 67968 Columbia