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Vojtech Rihovsky
1871 - 1950
Czech Republic
Vojtech Rihovsky -pseudonym: V.R. Dubsky (21/04/1871 - 15/09/1950), a Czech composer; born in Dub na Morave (Moravia), died in Prague, Czechoslovakia. After studies in Prague, he worked as an organist, choir master, violinist, violist, and advisor to a publishing house. He is mainly known for his sacred compositions and it is likely that he utilized his pen name to honor the sanctity of sacred work or for contractual reasons. Born in the Moravian village, Dub na Morave, "Dubsky" can be translated "from Dub", therefore, this name can be interpreted as Vojtech Rihovsky from Dub na Morave. He composed a significant body of works, number over 300.
Requiem (3x)
Rihovsky wrote five requiem masses.
Requiem in D minor
This Requiem in D minor (Op.5) is for four voices and organ (or orchestra).
Requiem
Requiem (Op.25) for three mixed voices, organ and string quartet.
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