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The Spectrum and ADSR analysis of different kinds of harpsichords
David, Václav ; Peloušek, Tomáš (referee) ; Jirásek, Ondřej (advisor)
The work deals with the issue of temporal analysis of the variable frequency spectrum of the harpsichord and its amplitude envelope in time. In the introduction, the creation is described, what type of instrument the harpsichord is, the history of the instrument is also described, and above all, the construction and principle of tone are described. In the following part, we deal with the measurement of the output signal itself, followed by its spectral analysis, where the topic of sound color and the behavior of the harmonic series of the tone are discussed. The formation of inharmonicity in individual registers of the harpsichord is being examined, and the last subchapter focuses on the sharpness of tone over time.
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Sonatas by Johann Kuhnau and their Use during Piano Lessons
Mahelová, Monika ; Palkovská, Jana (advisor) ; Kozánková, Olga (referee)
This thesis deals with the life and work of Johann Kuhnau and focuses mainly on the following categories: 1. The life and work of Johann Kuhnau 2. The work for keyboard musical instruments 3. Sonatas by Johann Kuhnau 4. The use of his sonatas during piano lessons This thesis deals with a biography of Johann Kuhnau and presents his works for keyboard instruments. This is followed by a short chapter about a sonata form, its definition and progression. The third chapter is focuses on the sonatas by Johann Kuhnau, especially on his fourth collection named Biblical Sonatas which are presented here in the context of stories from the Old Testament. The final chapter focuses on the didactic and interpretive knowledge of Kuhnau's sonatas from his third and fourth collections for keyboard instruments. The aim of the work is to introduce Johann Kuhnau to reader, to point out his contribution in the field of music and to present the possibilities of working with his collections for keyboard instruments in teaching the piano at today's art schools. KEYWORDS Johann Kuhnau, baroque, keyboard musical instruments, harpsichord, piano, sonata, programme music, Bible, Old Testament, music schools, interpretation
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J. S. Bach and His Piano Pieces for Music Art Schools
Marečková, Alena ; Gregor, Vít (advisor) ; Palkovská, Jana (referee)
The thesis "J. S. Bach and His Piano Pieces for Music Art Schools" is focused on interpretation of the piano music of Johann Sebastian Bach. For the right understanding of the composer's musical narratives, it is necessary to acquire the basic knowledge and principles of the music theory in the Baroque era and to become familiar with the environment in which this extraordinary composer had been professionally developing and composing. This musician is presented here as the founder of a modern fingering whose musical language brought a change into musical thinking and he became inspiration and a role model for composers of the next centuries. This thesis highlights the importance of appropriately selected musical materials in piano teaching and it prefers the performance to be as authentic as possible. The main purpose of this paper is to update the knowledge of methodology and to find a comprehensive guide to a correct understanding of musical language of this genius that would help the music teachers introduce to pupils the beauty and timelessness of Bach's musical work and that would motivate them to other musical discoveries and make them desire to be further educated in music.
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Interpreting J. S. Bach's Piano Partita No. 2
Ulmanová, Denisa ; Gregor, Vít (advisor) ; Palkovská, Jana (referee)
The aim of this thesis is to provide basic orientation in the context of Bach's Piano Partitas, their content and composing strategies Bach's music encompasses in general. In the opening of the thesis, there is a brief summary of the composers's biography aimed on the moments that are connected to the creation of the partita. Hence, the work is described in detail, each part is commented on and demonstrated in short extracts of music. The author of the thesis then explores, comments and compares various interpretations and recordings made by great piano and harpsichord female personas such as Martha Argerich, Tatiana Nikolayeva and Zuzana Ruzickova. A very important chapter of this work is the one that deals with historical musical instruments (clavichord, harpsichord, organ) as opposed to usage of a modern piano and the specifics of interpreting baroque music on a keayboard instrument such as melodic ornaments, dynamics, articulation and so on. The author also refers to her personal practical experience with this piece of music and discusses it from the interpretational and pedagogical point of view. KEYWORDS Bach, Partita no. 2, interpretion, polyphony, suita, piano, harpsichord, Argerich, Nikolayeva, Ruzickova
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Harpsichord in Bohemian Classical Period
Svobodová, Anna ; Saláková, Magdalena (advisor) ; Palkovská, Jana (referee)
In my master's thesis I will focus on the harpsichord. This instrument is usually classified as a baroque instrument, but in Bohemia the harpsichord experienced its greatest prosperity in Classicism. I will focus on the characteristics of the instrument and differences between the harpsichord and the piano. I will also try to characterize the classical work for harpsichord, the form of a classical solo concerto and the specifics of the interpretation of compositions on harpsichord and piano. Than I will examine the work for harpsichord by Jan Křtitel Vaňhal, put the composition in the context of the author's concert work and determine the diferences between the concerto for harpsichord and the piano concerto in Classicism in Bohemia. Finally, I will comment on the new complete score of Jan Křtitel Vaňhal's Harpsichord Concerto in C major, which I will compare with his Piano Concerto in A major. I also want to create a theoretical basis for the attached new completation of full score of Concerto in C major by J. K. Vaňhal. KEYWORDS Harpsichord, Fortepiano, Jan Křtitel Vaňhal, solo concert, classical period
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J. S. Bach, Use of his Work during Piano Lessons at Music Schools
Radinová, Monika ; Palkovská, Jana (advisor) ; Gregor, Vít (referee)
This thesis deals with life and work of Johann Sebastian Bach and it is dedicated to these three categories: 1. His life and the main phases of his work 2. His work for stringed keyboard musical instruments 3. The use of Bach's work at Music schools for instructive purposes The aim of this thesis is focused on the work for stringed keyboard musical instruments of Johann Sebastian Bach and their use during lessons for beginning piano performers. This thesis gives piano teachers a choice of music collection for their students which teachers can make a selection especially for them. KEYWORDS Johann Sebastian Bach, stringed keyboard musical instruments, harpsichord, clavichord, polyphony, BWV, preludium, invention, suites, Music schools
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Interpreting J. S. Bach's Piano Partita No. 2
Ulmanová, Denisa ; Gregor, Vít (advisor) ; Palkovská, Jana (referee)
The aim of this thesis is to provide basic orientation in the context of Bach's Piano Partitas, their content and composing strategies Bach's music encompasses in general. In the opening of the thesis, there is a brief summary of the composers's biography aimed on the moments that are connected to the creation of the partita. Hence, the work is described in detail, each part is commented on and demonstrated in short extracts of music. The author of the thesis then explores, comments and compares various interpretations and recordings made by great piano and harpsichord female personas such as Martha Argerich, Tatiana Nikolayeva and Zuzana Ruzickova. A very important chapter of this work is the one that deals with historical musical instruments (clavichord, harpsichord, organ) as opposed to usage of a modern piano and the specifics of interpreting baroque music on a keayboard instrument such as melodic ornaments, dynamics, articulation and so on. The author also refers to her personal practical experience with this piece of music and discusses it from the interpretational and pedagogical point of view. KEYWORDS Bach, Partita no. 2, interpretion, polyphony, suita, piano, harpsichord, Argerich, Nikolayeva, Ruzickova
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Harpsichord compositions for two players until first half of 18th century
Krupková, Marie ; KNOBLOCHOVÁ, Monika (advisor) ; MRÁZKOVÁ, Giedre (referee)
This thesis focuses on harpsichord repertoire for two players – four hand pieces both on one and two instruments without accompaniment of the other instruments. Thesis includes pieces from 16th century to first half of 18th century.
The first chapter deals with the general development of keyboard music forms from Renaissance to Baroque era. It includes only those forms, which appears in repertoire for two players.
In the second chapter describes forms, musical style and its development in individual countries in Europe during Renaissance and Baroque.
The third chapter gives an analysis of concrete pieces for two players and describes its style and forms.
Last chapter is the list of four hand pieces until first half of 18th century.
Keywords: two harpsichords, four hands, two players, Renaissance, Baroque
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J. A. Štěpán and his Music for Harpsichord from the Musical Archive in Kremsier
Žďárská, Petra ; MRÁZKOVÁ, Giedre (advisor) ; Willi, Barbara Maria (referee)
This thesis focuses on the interpretation of harpsichord sonatas written by Josef Antonín Štěpán / Joseph Anton Steffan (1726–1797), who was an important figure in Viennese musical life of the eighteenth century. His works influenced a large number of his contemporaries, including Joseph Haydn, Jan Křtitel Vaňhal, Leopold Koželuh, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. His compositional procedures departed from period conventions: a number of his sonatas and concertos for keyboard instruments begin with a slow introduction to an opening fast movement; he experimented with one-movement forms (sonatas, capriccios); in 1778 he published the very first collection of Germans songs with piano accompaniment in Vienna. The foundation for his music is his detailed knowledge of counterpoint and thoroughbass practice, and he draws on influences from Italian music, Czech folk music, the Gallant style and the Sensitive style. In his late works, he even arrives at a Pre-Romantic style. It is incomprehensible that he has nearly been forgotten in spite of his fame in his own day.
In an attachement there is enclosed a critical edition of Steffan´s sonatas, PicŠ. 19–21 issued in ARTA (April 2017).
Key words:
Joseph Anton Steffan / Josef Antonín Štěpán
Sonatas for keyboard instruments
Sonata form
Interpretation
Chamber music with harpsichord
Musical archive of the Arcibishop´s castle in Kremsier (the Czech Republic)
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J. S. Bach and His Piano Pieces for Music Art Schools
Marečková, Alena ; Gregor, Vít (advisor) ; Palkovská, Jana (referee)
The thesis "J. S. Bach and His Piano Pieces for Music Art Schools" is focused on interpretation of the piano music of Johann Sebastian Bach. For the right understanding of the composer's musical narratives, it is necessary to acquire the basic knowledge and principles of the music theory in the Baroque era and to become familiar with the environment in which this extraordinary composer had been professionally developing and composing. This musician is presented here as the founder of a modern fingering whose musical language brought a change into musical thinking and he became inspiration and a role model for composers of the next centuries. This thesis highlights the importance of appropriately selected musical materials in piano teaching and it prefers the performance to be as authentic as possible. The main purpose of this paper is to update the knowledge of methodology and to find a comprehensive guide to a correct understanding of musical language of this genius that would help the music teachers introduce to pupils the beauty and timelessness of Bach's musical work and that would motivate them to other musical discoveries and make them desire to be further educated in music.
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