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Eugen Suchoň was born at 1908-09-25

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Eugen Suchoň was died at 1993-08-05

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Eugen Suchoň was died in Bratislava

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Eugen Suchoň was died at age 84

Where is Eugen Suchoň's birth place?

Eugen Suchoň was born in Pezinok

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Eugen Suchoň's nationalities is Slovak

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Eugen Suchoň studied at Prague Conservatory

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Eugen Suchoň is famouse as Composer

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Eugen Suchoň was a Slovak composer and was one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century

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Birthday	September 25, 1908
Died on	August 5, 1993
Nationality	Slovak
Famous	Musicians, Composers, Slovak Men
Known as	Eugen Suchon, Suchon, Eugen
Universities	Prague Conservatory
Birth Place	Pezinok
Gender	Male
Sun Sign	Libra
Born in	Pezinok
Famous as	Composer
Died at Age	84

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Who is Eugen Suchoň?

Eugen Suchoň was a Slovak composer; he was one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. For many years, he served as the father-figure of Slovak music, remaining true to his national heritage and Slovak culture, while seeking his own individual expression through his music. Born into a musical family, he got his first piano lessons from his mother and was destined to earn a name for himself in the musical industry. With sheer commitment, Eugen rose to become a prominent figure in the field of culture, often holding important posts, and being invited to participate in expert committees. His life spanned the period from the end of the Habsburg Empire through the creation of Czechoslovakia and then the establishment of an independent Slovakia. He composed and initiated the birth of works on classical harmony, and conducted scientific research on the principles of modern harmony with respect to the use of modality. Apart from being an artist, he was an equally determined teacher who expressed his educational principles through his theoretical work and compositions. While many creative artists remain ever interested in the promotion of their own works, his concern was always for the success and well-being of others, most of all, his many students. He was a gifted composer who influenced many future generations of Slovak musicians through his monumental compositions and has an unprecedented place in the history of Slovak music.

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Childhood & Early Life

Eugen Suchoň was born on September 25, 1908, at Pezinok, about 20 kilometers north-east of Bratislava, Slovakia, to Ladislav Suchoň, an organist and teacher and his wife, Serafína Suchoňová, a piano teacher.

After receiving his first piano lessons from his mother, he was enrolled for his piano studies at the Bratislava Music School at the age of 12. He became a pupil of the distinguished pianist and composer, Frico Kafenda.

With hard work, he progressed in music and was admitted to the new Bratislava Academy of Music after a few years. From 1927 to 1931, he pursued his music education at the academy under Kafenda.

Career

In 1933, Eugen Suchoň was appointed a teacher of musical theory and the 'obligatory' piano at the Academy of Music and Drama for Slovakia in Bratislava.

From 1938 to 1941, he served as the Secretary of the academy, and then was selected for the post of Professor, which he held until 1948.

From 1947 to 1950, he was a teacher at the Department of Musical Education at the Pedagogical Faculty of the Slovak University in Bratislava.

During this time, he completed most of the work on his first opera, ‘Krutnava’ ('The Whirlpool'), a powerful psychological drama based on Slovak country life.

From 1950 to 1960, he served as Professor and Head of the Department of Musical Education at the Pedagogical University in Bratislava.

In 1959, he took up the post of Professor of Music Theory at Bratislava University, a post he held until his retirement in 1974.

In 1967–68, he introduced his piano cycle ‘Kaleidoscope’, which implemented his own harmonic theories into practice. In 1978, he published it in his ‘Theory of Chords’, which he summed up as being 'from diatonic total to the 12-note total'.In 1978, he published it in his ‘Theory of Chords’, which he summed up as being 'from diatonic total to the 12-note total'.

In 1971, he composed his ‘Symphonic Fantasia on Bach’ for organ, percussion and strings, which was followed by his ‘Elegy and Toccata’ two years later. In 1977, he came up with ‘Concertino’ for clarinet and orchestra.

His vast repertoire also includes chamber works such as, ‘Piano Quartet’ (1932–33),‘Balladic Suite’ (1935), ‘Sonatina’ (1937),‘Metamorphoses’ (1951–53),‘ Six Pieces for Strings’ (1955–64),‘Poeme Macabre’ (1963), ‘Kaleidoscope’ (1967), and ‘Wedding Dance from opera The Whirlpool’ (1971).

Some of his symphonic works include: ‘Psalm of the Carpathian land’ (1937–38),‘Metamorphoses’ (1951–53), ‘Symfonietta Rustica’ (1954–55),‘The Breakthrough’ (1977), and ‘Three Songs for Bass’ (1984–85).

Major Works

One of Eugen Suchoň’s major works from the pre-war period was the cantata ‘Psalm of the Carpathians’, written in 1937-38. He expressed strong nationalistic feelings and protested against the long suppression of the Slovak peoples through this composition.

In 1953, he composed one of his most acclaimed orchestral works titled ‘Metamorphoses’ in which he depicted Slovakia's role during the war years.

In 1959, he completed his second opera, ‘Svatopluk’, which he had begun in 1942. The opera tells the story of King Svatopluk's part in the fall of the Moravian Empire.

One of his most significant contributions to music was his educational activities, the importance of which can be understood by the fact that it coincided with the period of establishing professional music education in Slovakia.

Awards & Achievements

In 1958, he was conferred with the title of 'National Artist' by the state.

He received the ‘State Prize of the Czechoslovak SSR’ thrice in his lifetime, i.e., in 1951, 1954, and 1959.

In 1981, he was awarded the prestigious ‘Herder Prize’ by the University of Vienna.

Personal Life & Legacy

He was married to Herta Schischitzova, and had two children: one son and one daughter.

Eugen Suchoň died on August 5, 1993, in Bratislava.

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Eugen Suchoň biography timelines

// 25th Sep 1908
Eugen Suchoň was born on September 25, 1908, at Pezinok, about 20 kilometers north-east of Bratislava, Slovakia, to Ladislav Suchoň, an organist and teacher and his wife, Serafína Suchoňová, a piano teacher.
// 1927 To 1931
With hard work, he progressed in music and was admitted to the new Bratislava Academy of Music after a few years. From 1927 to 1931, he pursued his music education at the academy under Kafenda.
// 1933
In 1933, Eugen Suchoň was appointed a teacher of musical theory and the 'obligatory' piano at the Academy of Music and Drama for Slovakia in Bratislava.
// 1937
One of Eugen Suchoň’s major works from the pre-war period was the cantata ‘Psalm of the Carpathians’, written in 1937-38. He expressed strong nationalistic feelings and protested against the long suppression of the Slovak peoples through this composition.
// 1942 To 1959
In 1959, he completed his second opera, ‘Svatopluk’, which he had begun in 1942. The opera tells the story of King Svatopluk's part in the fall of the Moravian Empire.
// 1947 To 1950
From 1947 to 1950, he was a teacher at the Department of Musical Education at the Pedagogical Faculty of the Slovak University in Bratislava.
// 1950 To 1960
From 1950 to 1960, he served as Professor and Head of the Department of Musical Education at the Pedagogical University in Bratislava.
// 1953
In 1953, he composed one of his most acclaimed orchestral works titled ‘Metamorphoses’ in which he depicted Slovakia's role during the war years.
// 1958
In 1958, he was conferred with the title of 'National Artist' by the state.
// 1959 To 1974
In 1959, he took up the post of Professor of Music Theory at Bratislava University, a post he held until his retirement in 1974.
// 1971 To 1977
In 1971, he composed his ‘Symphonic Fantasia on Bach’ for organ, percussion and strings, which was followed by his ‘Elegy and Toccata’ two years later. In 1977, he came up with ‘Concertino’ for clarinet and orchestra.
// 1981
In 1981, he was awarded the prestigious ‘Herder Prize’ by the University of Vienna.
// 5th Aug 1993
Eugen Suchoň died on August 5, 1993, in Bratislava.

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Eugen Suchoň's FAQ

What is Eugen Suchoň birthday?
Eugen Suchoň was born at 1908-09-25
When was Eugen Suchoň died?
Eugen Suchoň was died at 1993-08-05
Where was Eugen Suchoň died?
Eugen Suchoň was died in Bratislava
Which age was Eugen Suchoň died?
Eugen Suchoň was died at age 84
Where is Eugen Suchoň's birth place?
Eugen Suchoň was born in Pezinok
What is Eugen Suchoň nationalities?
Eugen Suchoň's nationalities is Slovak
What was Eugen Suchoň universities?
Eugen Suchoň studied at Prague Conservatory
What is Eugen Suchoň's sun sign?
Eugen Suchoň is Libra
How famous is Eugen Suchoň?
Eugen Suchoň is famouse as Composer

Eugen Suchoň - Slovak Men, Timeline and Childhood