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Methodological Specifics of Beginner Piano Teaching of Students of Different Ages
Mihulková, Šárka ; Tichá, Libuše (advisor) ; Kopecká, Věra (referee)
The thesis is concerned with methodological specifics of beginner piano teaching of students at different age levels. It attempts to give a complex view of its various aspects. The thesis is subdivided into several chapters, drawing on available psychological and methodological literature, piano course books and a questionnaire survey. The first chapter focuses on a beginner piano learner as an individual undergoing a particular stage of psychological development. It explores learners' general as well as music- specific characteristics and links these characteristics to piano playing. In addition, it describes motivational tendencies prevailing at different development stages, and other factors which can substantially influence the learning process, but have not hitherto been discussed with respect to piano teaching in greater detail although a pedagogue can more easily deal with potential problems that may arise at beginner levels when thoroughly informed. It namely discusses learning and teaching styles, hindrances to learning and learning disabilities. The second chapter is devoted to methodological specifics of teaching learners of different age groups. The third chapter then expands on the subject of beginner piano teaching specifics, comparing techniques used in beginner piano books aimed at various...
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Piano Work by S. Prokofjev and His Contribution to Interpretation
Košíček, Vít ; Gregor, Vít (advisor) ; Kopecká, Věra (referee)
The purpose of this thesis is to introduce a musical work of one of the world's most favorite composers of the 20th century - Sergej Prokofiev. Even though I would like to address all his pieces, given the extensiveness of his work and my profession as a pianist and a pedagogue, I decided to focus only on the pieces for solo piano. I detail each piano piece in a catalogue organized by opus number. My analysis focuses on compositions, eventually on cycles, which can be somehow beneficial to us. Beneficial, in this sense means exposure to pieces with variety of character, use of melody and eventually pieces from a various work periods. Another condition during a selection of pieces for my dissertation was various levels of difficulty. The majority of my thesis is dedicated to the piano sonatas. Although they are not very long, they belong to the piano masterpieces forever. Further, I mention less performed Etudes, Op. 2 and Visions fugitives, Op. 22, and on the other hand well known Suit from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75. The music for children is represented in my analysis by one piece only - Children's Songs, Op. 65. Prokofiev wrote nearly 40 opuses for piano, which makes up almost a third of his work. That is a remarkable number and these pieces are worth interest.
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Popularisation of classical music by educational concerts
Zdichová, Lucie ; Kopecká, Věra (advisor) ; Gregor, Vít (referee)
The dissertation 'Popularisation of classical music by educational concerts' deals with three musicians who have positively influenced many children through their concerts for a young audience and introduced them to music. Biographies of Leonard Bernstein, Jiří Stivín and Marko Ivanović are included in the dissertation as well as some transcripts of interviews. These includes expressions of some of their artists' opinions who are reflected in their realisation of concerts for children. To illustrate the present situation concerning the popularisation of classical music, some interesting projects of the educational department of The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and of the chamber ensemble "Duo Bene" are described. The goal of the dissertation is to present some inspiring approaches on the propagation of musical knowledge and to provide information about interesting musical programmes for childrenof different ages which you can currently watch in Prague.
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Piano Works of Vítězslava Kaprálová
Reitmajerová, Jana ; Tichá, Libuše (advisor) ; Kopecká, Věra (referee)
The aim of my thesis is to present the personality of Vítězslava Kaprálová and her work both in a broad contemporary context and in connection with the events and turning points in various stages of her life, with which her work is closely linked. By the charachterization of nature and emotionaly tense moments in her life, I have tried to outline the specific of her musical way of expressing in particular creative stages. I pay much attention to piano creation that is the closest to me account that my field of study. A brief analysis of individual pieces is completed with music examples. The fourth chapter of the diploma thesis deals with interpretative issues of the composer's piano works. The most important artists of Mrs Kaprálová's work are presented in the conclusion.
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Piano duets. Historical, theoretical and pedagogical aspects of music
Kozánková, Olga ; Palkovská, Jana (advisor) ; Kopecká, Věra (referee) ; Ardaševová, Renata (referee)
TITLE: Piano duets. Historical, theoretical and pedagogical aspects of music. AUTHOR: Olga Kozánková DEPARTMENT: Music Education Department SUPERVISOR: doc. MgA. Jana Palkovská ABSTRACT: This disertation thesis deals with the history of piano duets including the pedagogical aspects of contemporary education at music schools in the Czech Republic. This theme has not yet been explored in this country. The thesis is divided into two parts. The primary aim of the first part is to determine the earliest mention of piano duet composition and to explore the periods which influenced subsequent development of the subject using deductive, progressive,typological and biographical methods. The author describes the development of duet compositions, including important milestones and personalities, from the turn of 16th and 17th century through the 20th century. The second part of the thesis includes qualitative research using data collected from teachers in the Czech Republic. The research focuses on the educational topic of piano duets within piano education. The results of the research confirm that even though there is a tradition of including this topic in music education, there is only a partial understanding of the subject. This thesis should be beneficial for teachers devoted to the subject of piano duets at music...
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International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition and Fryderyk Chopin Festival in Mariánské Lázně
Jeništová, Eliška ; Kopecká, Věra (advisor) ; Palkovská, Jana (referee)
International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition and Chopin Festival in Mariánské Lázně The annual Chopin festival in Mariánské Lázně is an event of a supreme significance. Its dramaturgy and diverse selection of performers bring the listeners an interesting and extraordinary experience of Chopin's music. Chopin Festival is one of our most treasured cultural events. It became a meeting point for artists from all over the world, but the core group consists of Polish interpreters, mostly laureates of the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. Besides the time-proven compositions, the organizers include some infrequently played and unknown pieces, the works of Czech and foreign composers or contemporary artists. They also attracted the audience by inviting popular performers, amateur ensembles, holding golf and tennis tournaments, exhibitions or film projections. Lately, the festival has been getting back to its traditional image and the purpose of celebrating Chopin's music. The piano competition, interpreter seminars and musicologist seminars are still a part of the event. The Chopin Festival is the only one in Czech that has been listed by UNESCO and is widely popular. It is necessary to point out the efforts and credit of the main organizers, the Fryderyk Chopin Society in Mariánské...
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Overview of Mongolian Classical Music and it's Significant Representative - Composer Sembe Gonchigsumlaa
Tunsag, Tsolmon ; Kopecká, Věra (advisor) ; Gregor, Vít (referee)
Music composer Sembe Gonchigsumlaa is considered as a founder of Mongolian classic music. His life and work essentially influenced a development of Mongolian classic music that's why I have chosen this topic as a title of my diploma thesis. The chapter one presents a brief description of the Mongolian political and cultural background from the early 20th century till today, it's the key to understand the development of Mongolian classic music. Mongolia was influenced by classic Western culture, introduced from Russia. In the end of the chapter are described notable music institutions of Mongolia. The chapter two is dedicated to the composer's life and work from his early steps of composing until the masterpieces. In the last chapter I focus on composer's concentration to the piano as a fundamental instrument of classic music. Gonchigsumlaa was involved in many musical institutions and guided the evolution to ensure systematical and methodical education of amateur, professional musicians and composers. Mongolian composers combine traditional elements with modern classic techniques to produce unique sounds and compositions.
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Claude Debussy: Piano Works and its Utility in Primary and Secondary Levels of Art Education
Panchartková, Petra ; Kopecká, Věra (advisor) ; Tichá, Libuše (referee)
This work deals with the life and work of French Impressionist composer called Claude Achille Debussy and its utility in primary and secondary levels of art education. The first part focusses on the life and work of the composer and gives more details about his piano work. The second part, using the surveys and interviews of the teachers of elementary music schools, examines the use of Claude Debussy's work and Impressionism in teaching at elementary music schools and Conservatories. We can also find there the section with fully cited interviews with an elementary music school teacher who uses Claude Debussy and Impressionism works in her lessons and with a pupil who, under her direction, interpretes a compositon of Claude Debussy. There are eighty examples of the musical compositions by Claude Debussy attached and as well as the recording of an elementary music school pupil interpreting Debussy's Arabesque. KEY WORDS Claude Debussy, piano, piano composition, interpretation, utility in teaching, elementary music school, the Conservatory.
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