Pavel Josef Vejvanovský

Pavel Josef Vejvanovský (born between 1633 and 1639, probably in Hlučín, Silesia - July 24, 1693, Kroměříž) is a Czech composer of the middle baroque period. He composed about 120, largely orchestral works with dominant roles for brass. He wrote spiritual as well as secular works. Vejvanovksy was born in Moravia (Hukvaldy or Hlucin) in either 1633 or 1639. He received an education at the Jesuit university in Opava, where he also began composing.