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Lecturer(s)
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Kopecký Jiří, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
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Blüml Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Stratilková Martina, Mgr. et Mgr. Ph.D.
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Spáčilová Jana, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The classes consist of lectures that trace the development of music life in the Czech Lands from its beginnings (inseparable from the social, cultural, political, and economic history) to the 21th century. The lectures, then, describe significant changes in Czech society that were reflected in the music. Accordingly, we listen to several examples of representative recordings and artists and above all we will sing and play pieces of music which are in some way symbolic for Czechs. Special notice will be taken of some historical eras, musicians and composers that continued to evolve and influence Czech music over several decades - notable examples are Hussite, Adam Michna, tradition of italian opera, Bedřich Smetana, Antonín Dvořák, Leoš Janáček, Bohuslav Martinů.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
- Attendace
- 26 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Exam
- 44 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 30 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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This course places the main emphasis on life and work of composers, who are traditionally considered to be the founders and principal representatives of czech music, i.e. B. Smetana, A. Dvořák, Z. Fibich, L. Janáček, B. Martinů. The questions of their predecessors and successors are discussed as well as music life of their time from the point of view of influential cultural institutions, prevailing music taste, historical events etc. Individual music styles demonstrate analyses of selected compositions.
Acquaintance with history of Czech music, life and works of the great Czech composers.
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Prerequisites
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The elementary knowledge of compositions by B. Smetana, A. Dvořák, L. Janáček, B. Martinů and other important figures of Czech music. Thi course is aimed to foreign students (Erasmus programme).
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark, Student performance
Thorough knowledge of all items on the reading list, essay.
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Recommended literature
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Beveridge, D. R. (ed.). (1996). Rethinking Dvořák. Views from Five Countries. Oxford.
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Tyrrell, J. (1988). Czech Opera. Cambridge.
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Vičar, J. (2005). Imprints. Essays on Czech Music and Aesthetics. Prague.
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www.grovemusic.com. The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians.
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