Eben, Petr (1929– )

Czech composer. His works are mostly chamber and vocal pieces, and reflect his interest in religion and myth.

He studied in Prague and has taught at the university there.

Works Ballet Curses and Blessings (1980).

Instrumental piano concerto (1961); wind quintet (1965); Faust for organ (1980); string quartet (1981); organ concerto (1983); piano trio (1986); Hommage à Dietrich Buxtehude for organ (1987); two Invocations for trombone and organ (1989).

Choral oratorio Apologia Sokrates (1964); Ubi caritas et amor for chorus (1965).