Karel Šejna (1896–1982) was the conductor of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra during 1938–1972 and cocreator of the era of Talich and Ančerl. He was a significiant interpreter of Mahler, Wagner and Bruckner {see, respectively, planets  (4406),  (3992) and  (3955)}, and his recordings of the compositions of Smetana, Dvořák {see planets  (2047) and  (2055)}, Fibich and Suk are superb. (M 45341) _ _.