Václav Zítek (24 March 1932 – 20 December 2011) was a Czech opera singer. A lyric baritone with a beautiful timbre and a wide vocal range, he was one of the leading Czech singers of the postwar generation. He particularly excelled in portraying Janáček and Smetana heroes. His voice is preserved on numerous opera recordings made with the Supraphon record label. Born in Tisá, Zítek studied singing privately with E. Matoušková, M. Linka, D.
The Cunning Peasant: Act I, Scene 10 "Find me a man who will put into words"
Dez sem vandroval, mozeka hrála
The Cunning Peasant: Act II, Scene 1 "There stands the maypole"
Nusu dule!
Field Mass for Male Chorus with Baritone Solo and Orchestra
Janácek: Vec Makropulos (The Makropulos Case) / Act 2 - Dovolte mi drive otazku
The Cunning Peasant: Act II, Scene 8 "No more hesitation now"
The Cunning Peasant: Act II, Scene 8 "Call her at once"
Janácek: Vec Makropulos (The Makropulos Case) / Act 3 - Nu? Slysite?
Janácek: The Cunning Little Vixen (Prihody Lisky Bystrousky) / Act 3 - Dez sem vandroval, mozeka hrála
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