Zdeněk Mácal was a Czech conductor born on January 8, 1936, in Czechoslovakia. He left his homeland in 1968 post the Prague Spring and did not return until after the fall of communism. Mácal served as the principal conductor for various orchestras, including the DR Symphony Orchestra in Cologne and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. He was known for his extensive recordings and focused on Czech music and contemporary works. He passed away on October 25, 2023.
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Meaning of the name - Zdenek
The name Zdenek is derived from the Czech word "zdeň" meaning "to increase" or "to grow." It can be interpreted as 'one who grows' or 'one who prospers.'
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Zdeněk Mácal belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Brno
Place of Death: Prague
Educated At: Brno Conservatory | Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts
Occupation: conductor | composer
Employers: DR Symphony Orchestra Köln | NDR Orchestra Hanover | Sydney Symphony Orchestra | Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | New Jersey Symphony Orchestra | Czech Philharmonic
Awards Received: honorary doctor of the Palacký University Olomouc | International Besançon Competition for Young Conductors | Czech Medal of Merit
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 8, 2026 |
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| Sun | 17 Capricorn 0 | 18 Capricorn 10 | 17 Aries 27 |
| Moon | 13 Cancer 19 | 23 Virgo 1 | 22 Libra 59 |
| Mercury | 3 Aquarius 32 | 10 Capricorn 12 | 14 Aries 8 |
| Venus | 5 Sagittarius 46 | 18 Capricorn 36 | 25 Pisces 36 |
| Mars | 25 Aquarius 12 | 18 Capricorn 25 | 4 Taurus 6 |
| Jupiter | 13 Sagittarius 1 | 20 Cancer 22 | 24 Sagittarius 13 |
| Saturn | 6 Pisces 44 | 26 Pisces 33 | 17 Pisces 4 |
| Uranus | 1 Taurus 33 | 27 Taurus 46 | 4 Taurus 27 |
| Neptune | 16 Virgo 39 | 29 Pisces 36 | 14 Virgo 33 |
| Pluto | 26 Cancer 29 | 2 Aquarius 57 | 25 Cancer 9 |
| Rahu | 12 Capricorn 31 | 11 Pisces 46 | 7 Capricorn 45 |
| Ketu | 12 Cancer 31 | 11 Virgo 46 | 7 Cancer 45 |
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