Emil Leichner

Czech classical pianist and son of Emil Leichner (2). Former long-time member of the Board of Directors of the Bohuslav Martinů Foundation and great proponent of the music of Bohuslav Martinů. He also teached at the Prague Conservatory and the Academy of Music. He was awarded the Medal of the Bohuslav Martinů Foundation in 2016. Prof. Emil Leichner passed away at the age of 80 on March 18., 2019.