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Pedagogue Josef Soukup
Bandasová, Monika ; Pokorný, Jiří (advisor) ; Hnilica, Jiří (referee)
The theme of my thesis is the patriotic pedagogue Josef Věnceslav Soukup (1819-1882) whose life was full of feverish activity in the educational system. Moreover he was a prolific author of textbooks (one of his famous is The Technological Natural History) and musical works - we can mention his Wreath of fine songs which includes the song Wayfarer that is known for today. In music he paid attention to carols and Christmas songs and plays as well (the most famous is The Young Shephers of Bethlehem). J. V. Soukup excelled in almost every field, not only in pedagogy and music but also in drawing (he even taught Mikoláš Aleš, the well-known Czech painter), chemistry, technology and cultivation of plants. Moreover he contributed to many pedagogical magazines. The beginnins of his teacher's career were not easy, he strained for an appropriate position and during that time he had hardly anything to eat. He gave private lessons for food and played in pubs with the band of musicians to earn some money. However, as really hardworking and diligent student he got stipendium and thus he had not have any financial problems since that time. He knew K. S. Amerling (a great pedagogue who participated in the efforts of a higher girls' education) whose lectures he attended and was influenced by his philosophy. Josef Věnceslav...
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Pedagogue Josef Soukup
Bandasová, Monika ; Pokorný, Jiří (advisor) ; Hnilica, Jiří (referee)
The theme of my thesis is the patriotic pedagogue Josef Věnceslav Soukup (1819-1882) whose life was full of feverish activity in the educational system. Moreover he was a prolific author of textbooks (one of his famous is The Technological Natural History) and musical works - we can mention his Wreath of fine songs which includes the song Wayfarer that is known for today. In music he paid attention to carols and Christmas songs and plays as well (the most famous is The Young Shephers of Bethlehem). J. V. Soukup excelled in almost every field, not only in pedagogy and music but also in drawing (he even taught Mikoláš Aleš, the well-known Czech painter), chemistry, technology and cultivation of plants. Moreover he contributed to many pedagogical magazines. The beginnins of his teacher's career were not easy, he strained for an appropriate position and during that time he had hardly anything to eat. He gave private lessons for food and played in pubs with the band of musicians to earn some money. However, as really hardworking and diligent student he got stipendium and thus he had not have any financial problems since that time. He knew K. S. Amerling (a great pedagogue who participated in the efforts of a higher girls' education) whose lectures he attended and was influenced by his philosophy. Josef Věnceslav...
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Compositions for Singing with Accompaniment of Chamber Formations with the Clarinet
Tauchmanová, Hana ; HLAVÁČ, Jiří (advisor) ; MAREŠ, Vlastimil (referee)
This thesis deals with using general methodical principles while teaching to play the clarinet and to sing particular compositions – the song cycle by Louis Spohr “Sechs deustsche Lieder fur eine Singstimme, Klarinette und Klavier op. 103“ and the song by Franz Schubert “Der Hirt auf dem Felsen D (965)“.
The work is divided into five chapters. The first chapter briefly mentions the historical background of birth of the compositions with a special regard to the changes in the musical life in the 19th century and the personal lives of both composers.
The second chapter, Personality of the performer, observes important aspects which no performer should ever forget about while studying a chamber piece of work, such as mental preparation, the issue of memory, but also the right choice of repertoire with respect to the characteristics of the soprano voice, for which both compositions were written. Other aspects include posture on the stage, breath support, intonation, sound consistence and making use of all the aspects while performing the song by F. Schubert as well as the song cycle by L. Spohr.
Other two chapters are dedicated to both compositions, the third being focused on L. Spohr´s “Sechs deustsche Lieder fur eine Singstimme, Klarinette und Klavier op. 103“ and the fourth focusing on Franz Schubert´s “Der Hirt auf dem Felsen D (965)“. The circumstan-ces of birth of both compositions are described, loose translation of the texts is provided as well as performer´s experience with the particular songs.
The last (fifth) chapter, Historical faithfulness of interpretation, is a short contemplation over the fact to what extent a performer is able to depict the original idea of the author by means of contemporary technical possibilities.
The thesis describes personal opinions, experience, feelings and problems which its writer encountered while studying the clarinet and singing parts of the compositions.
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WORK OF ERWIN SCHULHOFF INFLUENCED BY JAZZ
Kabrna, Ondřej ; RŮŽIČKA, Karel (advisor) ; HONZÁK, Jaromír (referee)
The masters thesis focuses on the work of Erwin Schulhoff influenced by jazz and contemporary popular music, describing all of his works since 1914 until his death. The author studied all of the available work, including autographs. He presents results of his research with plenty of sheet music illustration, interpreting each composition in the context of Czech and international music. In the last chapters he introduces his own transformations of Schullhofs composition.
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D. Shostakovich - Works for piano trio
Štěpánek, Matěj ; PETRÁŠ, Miroslav (advisor) ; BERNÁŠEK, Václav (referee)
The goal of the thesis is to explore the piano trio repertoire of D. Shostakovich. The autor of the thesis is using selected historical sources as well as modern publications. Piano Trio n. 2 - e minor is accented for its significant place among the most appreciated pieces of general piano trio repertoire. He is trying to cover the problematics of narrative interpretation of Shostakovich musical language, and is also mentioning choosen historical relevant data - childhood of the composer, his studies, first carrier rises and falls, the times of WWII. Special attention is paid to the relationship between I. I. Sollertinsky, to whom the Trio n. 2 is dedicated. There is also included the mention about autenticity and contribution of Volkov'sTestimony. Chapter two is dedicated solely to Piano trio n. 1 and Seven Romances on Poems by Alexander Blok. Rest of the thesis is devoted to Second Piano Trio, especially to the fourth movement and its pivotal role in the understanding of the piece.
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The Marriage of Figaro, focusing on the role of the Countess
Viskotová, Edita ; PŘÍVRATSKÁ, Jiřina (advisor) ; HAJÓSSYOVÁ, Magdaléna (referee)
This diploma thesis deals with the theme of Mozart's opera The Marriage of Figaro, focusing on the role of the Countess and her contextualisation into the work of W. A. Mozart. The fundamental objective of this thesis is to analyze Mozart's work in the broader context of the composer's life story, the plot of the opera and interpretative concept of the role of Countess by three selected protagonists. A secondary aim of the thesis highlights the importance of Mozart's operas in music history. The introductory part covers the life of Mozart, followed by an overview and analysis of the formation of his operas. The main part is the analysis of The Marriage of Figaro and the Countess role in various concepts. Conclusion of the thesis confirms the hypothesis of Mozart importance for the neo-classical opera.
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PERSONALITY AND MUSIC OF AHMAD JAMAL, ANALYSIS OF HIS APPROACH TO JAZZ PIANO TRIO
Šupák, Michal ; RŮŽIČKA, Karel (advisor) ; Růžička, Jiří (referee)
This thesis covers the personality of Ahmad Jamal, jazz pianist, who in fifties set the fundaments of modern jazz especially in the field of jazz trio by his original minimal style and unconventional approach to arrangements. Among others Miles Davis, Cannonball Adderley or Keith Jarret was deeply influenced by his work. By making transcriptions and analysis of three pieces form legendary album Live at The Pershing: But Not For Me from 1958, author aims to get reader acquainted with Jamal's style of playing, his compositional and arranging techniques within piano trio and to define elements which made his work essential for later development in this field.
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