Opera singer, baritone Attended AMU, soloist of the National Theatre Opera in Prague since 1958. Was especially exceptional at performing material by Smetana. Teacher at the Prague Conservatory and HAMU. He excelled mostly at heroic, majestic and morally strong characters. He would also engage himself in concert activity and translating songs. Attained numerous international awards. He was active in the collective of Prácheň, where he learned to play the bagpipe.