A CHRONOLOGICAL VIEW OF WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY IN THE CONTEXT OF WORLD EVENTS

Jan Václav Vorísek

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May 11, 1791: Jan Václav Vorísek is born in Vamberk, Kingdom of Bohemia, the son of Václav Frantisek Vorísek, schoolmaster, organist and choirmaster, and Rozálie Matiásová.
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March 3, 1819: At an executive meeting of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vienna, it is decided that Jan Václav Vorísek (27) should henceforth conduct the concerts and have a greater say in the choice of music. He will conduct the next two performances.
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December 12, 1822: Jan Václav Vorísek (31) undergoes examination as one of nine candidates for the position of second court organist in Vienna. He is successful and will take up duties next month.
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January 10, 1823: Jan Václav Vorísek (31), a clerk in the maritime division of the Imperial War Deparment in Vienna, is appointed assistant court organist.
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February 23, 1823: A Symphony in D by Jan Václav Vorísek (31) is performed for the first time, in Vienna. It is moderately successful.
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August 2, 1823: Jan Václav Vorísek (32) travels from Vienna to Karlsbad for treatment of a serious illness (probably tuberculosis). He will stay for a month.
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November 19, 1825: Jan Václav Vorísek dies of tuberculosis in Vienna, Austrian Empire, aged 34 years, six months, and eight days. His earthly remains will be interred in Währing Cemetery (Franz Schubert Park).