JIŘÍ MITTNER

Biography

Jiří Mittner (b. 1980, Prague) is a composer, pianist, and lecturer. He studied at the Prague Conservatory and developed his composition skills through masterclasses at Florida State University. He also holds a Ph.D. in economics. From 2003 to 2006, he taught music theory for international students at the Prague Conservatory. His compositions have been recorded and published by Czech Radio, with some works recognized even during his studies. Between 2008 and 2022, Mittner pursued a career in IT management for financial corporations in Prague, Belgrade, Vienna, and Kyiv. Since 2022, he has returned to music as a composer and pianist. He comes from a musical family—his grandfather, Václav Pokorný, was a composer and arranger whose legacy is commemorated in the Czech Republic.

Selected Works

Early Works (1997–2008)

  • Piano Concerto (1997)
  • Sinfonietta for Small Orchestra (1998)
  • Sonatine for Violin and Piano (1999)
  • Duet for Flute and Clarinet (2000)
  • Sonata for Violin and Piano (2000)
  • Sonata for Trumpet (2001)
  • 9 Preludes for Piano (2002)
  • String Quartet (2003)
  • Symphony No. 1 (2004)
  • Sonata for Violoncello (2005)
  • Violoncello Duet (2006)
  • Trumpet Duet (2007)
  • Václav: A Sketch for Trumpet and Piano (2007)
  • Documentary film score, Rudolf the Gravedigger (2008)

Recent Works (Since 2023)

  • Quintet Ciaccona 48 (2023)
  • Sonata for Flute Solo (2024)
  • Sketch for Viola and Piano (2024)
  • Symphonic Variations (2024)
  • Symphonic Scherzo (2025)

Press & Recognition

“An undoubted discovery of the year.” — Ivan Ruml, Hudební Rozhledy (2003)

Czech Music Dictionary of Persons and Institutions — Masaryk University, Brno

Contact

Email: mail@jirimittner.cz

Website: www.jirimittner.cz

Phone: +420 604 644 252

Recordings