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M. P. Musorgskij - Pictures at an Exhibition: Piano version in comparison with orchestral version
Milarová, Petra ; Klánský, Ivan (advisor) ; Šimonková, Dagmar (referee) ; Langer, Miroslav (referee)
This bachelor´s thesis presents an analysis of Modest P. Musorgsky´s piano cycle Pictures at an Exhibition. It describes the circumstances of the composition´s creation and the source of its inspiration, namely the pictures and sketches by the artist and architect Viktor Hartmann. The thesis also offers a comparison of the original piano version with the orchestral version by Maurice Ravel and an analysis of style differences between the two composers. Marginally, it refers to orchestrations by several other authors. The analytical part studies in detail the form and character of each piece of Mussorgsky´s composition in comparison with Ravel´s orchestral version. It shows the departures from the original version, variations in tempo and dynamic quality, specific instrumentation and its influence on the character and style of the whole piece.
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Robert Schumann - Sonata g minor Op. 22
Zemenová, Hana ; Malý, František (advisor) ; Langer, Miroslav (referee)
This thesis is focused on Sonata g minor by Robert Schumann. The main attention is engaged on the analysis of the sonata and of its individual parts. The question of interpretation problems, which the pianists may encounter, is mentioned too. The situation of the music world during the beginning of the eighteenth century, is described in the part Schumann and Sonata, as well as the development of sonata form before Schumann. However, the facts from Robert Schumann?s life are not being mentioned here, since the basic knowledge of them is assumed. In case of the reader?s interest in the matter, there is a large amount of bibliography on the topic. Graphs, which represent the formal structure of individual parts, and score extracts, where the motives being analyzed are highlighted, are appended to the thesis.
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Piano improvisation at the music school
Náhlá, Silvie ; Langer, Miroslav (advisor) ; Leichner, Emil (referee)
After a brief introduction, the concept of improvisation and various types of improvisation are defined. The thesis reflects the development of improvisation from the beginnings of music to the present. This reflection is focused on the significance of improvisation in relation to composition and interpretation. Significant personalities of music history and their influence in this sphere are mentioned.
The next section deals with improvisation from the pedagogical point of view. First, a brief summary of the opinions of a number of great pedagogs in the music history is supplied. The following chapters concentrate on the use of piano improvisation in teaching at the basic level of the Czech music schools. Available materials and methods are mentioned.
The conclusion of the thesis reflects the significance of piano improvisation in the music education.
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Serge Prokofiev's Piano concerto op. 26
Ožana, Petr ; Langer, Miroslav (advisor) ; Kahánek, Ivo (referee)
The base of this work is analysis of Prokofiev's piano concerto op. 26 C major. It isn't a scientific work. It's rather analysis of form, melody and harmony in context with his others piano works. At chapter about surroundings dislocation generation of concert I am based on the author?s testation a with him I try to find his ideas right in this work. Also I introduce the poem wich is inspired by the conceptus of this work, was written by poet Balmont. At the last chapter I tout about a view on Prokofiev like friend, pianist, colleague, composer by the eyes his contemporaries both his students and teachers, colleagues, pianists, friends but aswell his enemy. The greatest personalities like Neuhaus, Rostropovich, Oistrach remember him. Life?s facts I touch very too little with regard to quantity indeed more far specialist literature.
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The life and the work of the pianist Noemi Jirečková
Hanáková, Radka ; Langer, Miroslav (advisor) ; Leichner, Emil (referee)
The purpose of this work is to collect available matter about the pianist Noemi Jirečková and set up survey of this personality.
In the first chapter is vignette and history of tha Jireček´s clan. The biography of Noemi Jirečková is contended inside second chapter. It express about family background and about childhood in Wienna, where she grew her first experience in the field of music.Then followed studies in Weimar and extended concert activity, which come to a head with the tour with František Ondříček. Because of health complications she has been obliged to break off her concert activity when she was thirty- three years old.
The next one chapter are available exhibits from the reviews of the concerts, after that follows the memories of her friends. The work is filled with photographies, concert posters and with reviews.
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Piano in the work of César Franck
Volková, Hana ; Langer, Miroslav (advisor) ; Klánský, Ivan (referee) ; Krajný, Boris (referee)
This diploma work deals with the composer César Franck and his piano work. It is divided into six chapters. There is a short introduction, in which the writer gives the reasons for choosing the topic.The chapter two describes the personality of the composer and his biography. The next three chapters follow the piano work in detail - solo piano compositions, compositions for the piano and orchestra, and chamber works with the piano.The main attention is given to Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra and Sonata in A major for Violin and Piano. the last chapter is the conclusion of the whole diploma work. Tvo lists are given at the end of the diploma work - the list of work by César Franck, and the bibliography.
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Reflection on Piano Work of Leos Janacek
Madarasová, Iveta ; Malý, František (advisor) ; Leichner, Emil (referee) ; Langer, Miroslav (referee)
At the beginning of my master´s essay I treat the character of Leos Janacek´s piano work. Following chapters aredevoted to specific piano compositions: Thema con variazioni - Zdenka´s variations, piano cycle On an Overgrown Path, the Sonata 1.X.1905, piano cycle In the Mists, the Concertino, the Capriccio and the Reminiscence. The main attention is focused on his three most mature pieces - piano cycle On an overgrown Path, the Sonata 1.X.1905 and piano cycle In the Mists. I deal with their origins, formal and harmonic analysis, tematic relations and, not at least, a poetic reflection on the compositions mentioned above.
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