Josef Vorel

Josef Vorel (also Worel) (13 November 1801 – 19 December 1874) was a Czech priest and composer.

[1] From 1813 he studied at gymnasium in Rychnov nad Kněžnou, where he founded and led a student brass orchestra.

During his active career he maintained contacts with several Czech artists and poets such as Josef Jungmann, Šebestián Hněvkovský and brothers Jan and Vojtěch Nejedlý.

Vorel's musical output is influenced by the patriotic atmosphere of the Czech National Revival.

Some of his songs became popular due to nationalistic view and openly declared affection to the native country.