Kalabis, Viktor (1923– )

Czech composer. He studied at the Prague Academy and Charles University. He was manager of the music department at Prague Radio 1953–72.

Works Orchestral five symphonies (1956, 1961, 1971, 1972, 1976); concerto for orchestra (1966), and nine instrumental concertos.

Chamber two nonets, two wind quintets, seven string quartets; sonatas for violin, cello, clarinet, and trombone (1967–82); Incantations for 13 wind instruments (1988).

Other ballet on Alice in Wonderland, Two Worlds (1980).