He started his career as a conductor during 1949--1959 in J. K. Tyl Theatre in Plzeň (Pilsen),, and from 1960 in Prague, where he was appointed chief conductor of the Smetana Theatre in 1964.
He started his career as a conductor during 1949--1959 in J. K. Tyl Theatre in Plzeň (Pilsen), and from 1960 in Prague. He was appointed chief conductor of the Smetana Theatre in 1964.