(1763-1850) Czech born composer who worked in many places in Europe, including Italy, France, England, and Austria, where he spent the years between !804 and 1831 writing operas and ballets. He lived his last years in penury. 1. Adalbert Gyrowetz - Biography of the man born Vojtech Jirovec showing his travels, musical development, friendships with Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven, and quotes. 2. Adalbert Gyrowetz - Short biography noting studies and travels with portraits. 3. Vojtìch Jírovec - Entry from the Czech Classical Music Dictionary with special mention of Haydn's influence. Includes discography and sheet music. 4. Adalbert Gyrowetz - Biographical essay by Garry Smith at the Mozart Forum. Includes travels, relationship with Amadeus, and related material. 5. HOASM: Adalbert Gyrowetz - Lithograph and biography, from Here Of A Sunday Morning the radio program. 6. Sleeve Notes - Gyrowetz: Three String Quartets - By Graham Melville-Mason from Hyperion Records.

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