This thesis offers a complex overview of the Prague Spring International Music Competition with a detailed focus on the basssoon category.

The title of my diploma thesis is Bassoon in chamber music of Bohuslav Martinů. The thesis is mapping Bohuslav Martinů's chamber work for the bassoon, namely the circumstances of the creation of compositions, premieres or recordings. Another point of study is the selection of several interpretatively interesting parts of bassoon excerpts and their assessment from an interpreter point of view. In the first chapter I deal with the personality of Bohuslav Martinů in particular periods of his life with references to the most important compositions and professional influences. In the next chapter there is a catalog of chamber works for the bassoon of Bohuslav Martinů with informations on the origin and premieres of the compositions. There are also sheet music examples of interesting parts in the excerpts of the bassoon and their interpretative specifics.

The aim of this work is to provide a satisfactory additional material for advanced bassoon students. There is not enough time left during the practical lessons to tell interesting information that might be even helpful for the student. The name of the theses is The Introduction to the History, Theory and Issues of Bassoon Performance. The subject matter of this paper focuses on the theoretical findings; it also covers information beneficial for the practice. First of all, the basic facts about the bassoon and related instruments are mentioned. The other chapters deal with the historical development of double reed woodwind instruments, the manufacturing process of a bassoon and contrabassoon, and there is a summary of important terms. Furthermore, information about proper breathing and more practical advice and tips are included. A part of this paper is also dedicated to remarkable authors and interpreters of bassoon music.

[EN] This Doctoral Thesis is a study on the presence and use of the bassoon, musical instrument predecessor of the bassoon, in the Valencia area. Based on a comparison with the rest of the national and international scene we have defined the period of existence of this instrument determining which were the specific dates and causes of both its appearance and its extinction. We have also been established as the downturn musical functions were assumed by the bassoon. Chronologically documented the existence of numerous bajonistas performers, musical compositions where data has undeniable role, musical treatises and iconography. Also part of this thesis study some preserved specimens, the recovery of original scores and the list of musical recordings in which the author of this practically apply the knowledge. / [ES] La presente Tesis Doctoral constituye un estudio sobre la presencia y usos del bajón, instrumento musical antecesor del fagot, en el ámbito valenciano. Partiendo de una comparación con el resto del panorama nacional e internacional hemos delimitado el período de existencia de este instrumento determinando cuales fueron las fechas concretas y las causas tanto de su aparición como de su extinción. Así mismo hemos podido establecer como se asumieron las funciones musicales del bajón por parte del fagot. Documentamos de manera cronológica la existencia de numerosos intérpretes bajonistas, datos sobre composiciones musicales donde presenta indudable protagonismo, tratados musicales e iconografía. También forma parte de esta Tesis el estudio de algunos ejemplares conservados, la recuperación de partituras originales y la enumeración de grabaciones musicales donde el autor de la presente aplica de manera práctica los conocimientos obtenidos. / [CA] La present Tesi Doctoral constitueix un estudi sobre la presència i usos del baixó, instrument musical antecessor del fagot, en l'àmbit valencià. Partint d'una comparació amb la resta del panorama nacional i internacional hem delimitat el període d'existència d'aquest instrument determinant quals van ser les dates concretes i les causes tant de la seva aparició com de la seva extinció. Així mateix hem pogut establir com es van assumir les funcions musicals del baixó per part del fagot. Documentem de manera cronològica l'existència de nombrosos intèrprets baixonistes, dades sobre composicions musicals on presenta indubtable protagonisme, tractats musicals i iconografia. També forma part d' aquesta Tesi l'estudi d'alguns exemplars conservats, la recuperació de partitures originals i l'enumeració d'enregistraments musicals on l'autor de la present s'aplica de manera pràctica els coneixements obtinguts. / Gimenez Martinez, O. (2016). Presencia y usos del bajón en Valencia durante los siglos XVI al XX y transferencia de sus funciones al fagot [Tesis doctoral]. Universitat Politècnica de València. https://doi.org/10.4995/Thesis/10251/62322

The aim of my graduated work is the enter into problem of studies contemporary composition at the background of development music of the second half of 20th century. The work is aimed at the composition of Luciano Berio Sequenza XII. Bassoonists, who would like to study this work or studying it now, I can help them according to my practising experiences up to now and convince them how to win this "fight"

The title of my master's thesis is Karel Pivoňka and Academy of Performing Arts in Prague and bassoon class from the beginning to the present. In the first chapter is the development of czech bassoon school and everything that preceded the bassoon class of Academy of Performing Arts. In the first chapter is subchapter where I mention the personality of Karel Bidlo, which also had an effect on the development of czech bassoon school. In the second chapter I discuss Academy of Performing Arts, the school and individual departments. In the third chapter describes the personality of Karel Pivoňka and in the subchapter are listed all the graduates of the Conservatory and the Academy of Performing Arts, which studied at prof. Karel Pivoňka. In the following chapter are the most significant graduates from the beginning to the present. The last chapter is an overview of most concerts and broadcasts for radio, which played Karel Pivoňka. Annex is scanned photo of Karel Pivoňka.