FLEGL, JOSEF (1881-1962)

Josef Flegl (born December 7, 1881 in Horschitz , died May 7, 1962 in Prague ) was a Czech composer, cellist and music educator. Josef Flegl, is the brother of composer, Václav Flegl. Josef played violoncello with the Czech Philharmonic for awhile, studied piano, and founded a private music school in Prague. He is well known for his instructive music for children. He also composed music inspired by folklore especially from the area under the giant Krkonos Mountains.