Jaroslav Doubrava (April 25, 1909 in

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– October 2, 1960 in

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was a Czech

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. He studied in the Prague Conservatory with Otakar Jeremiáš. His works are typified by somber, yet dramatic, music in the

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style. His ''Third Symphony (1957) and ballet ''Don Quijote'' (1955) are some of his most popular works. Doubrava was heavily influenced by

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n folklore as seen in his opera, ''Ballad on Love'' (1960). Doubrava was also well known for his satires, especially the ballet ''King Lávra'' (1951), ''Lazy Honza'' and ''The Christening of St. Vladimir''.

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