Since its premiere in 1878, Antonín Dvořák’s Piano Concerto in G Minor has been underrated and held in low regard by musicologists, critics, performers and audiences alike. Vilém Kurz (1872-1945), a Czech pianist and pedagogue, revised and reworked the piano solo part to incorporate what he considered to be added brilliance and pianistic effectiveness. However, the revised version has not increased the popularity of the work. In recent decades, this concerto has begun to appear more often in the programs and recordings are currently available, utilizing either the original piano part or Kurz's revision or a combination of both. In order to gain a broader analytical perspective and achieve a more authentic interpretation of the piece, a thorough understanding of the relation between Dvořák’s work and Kurz's revisions is indispensable. This study examines these adaptations and compares them with Dvořák’s scoring in order to gain further insight to Kurz's musical intent and pianistic aims. Examples from all movements are evaluated vis-à-vis the original to determine their purpose and musical validity.

The diploma work deals with the paintings of Antonín Hudeček from around 1900, which are viewed from two positions. The first thematic area includes the analysis of selected thought sources (the topic of a soul or a mood in the art), the motives (mirroring) and the themes (bathing boys) of Hudeček's paintings, which are treated with regard to the period art criticism a thought currents. The second part is made by analysis of some art sources which were essential for Antonín Hudeček's paintings around 1900. These were especially Hudeček's training with figuralists in Prague and Munich and the possible foreign inspiration, most importantly from the context of the contemporary art colonies and informal art groups. Fundamental theme of the work is the relationship of figure and landscape in the work of Antonín Hudeček around 1900. The catalogue of Hudeček's paintings from this period and excerpts from selected periodicals serve as the main methodological tool for comparison of Hudeček's work with other artists. Hudeček's schematic biography is also presented in the appendix of the work.

The thesis Bishop Antonín Podlaha and his publishing work in ČKD (Journal for the catholic clergy) in the field of catholic biblical studies brings up the summary of the articles of the biblical theme published in ČKD and analyzes this work from the point of his attitude towards the new modern approaches of the biblical work. The end of 19th century was crucial for the birth of modern methods of biblical work. Their acceptance in the Catholic Church at that time collided with the obstructions and the restrictions. Antonín Podlaha (1865-1932) was the bishop of Czech Catholic Church engaged in the new task of the Church in the modern world uniting the faith and the science. The work is supplemented by brief contents of the articles.

The author's aim is to describe Bohemian Hunting Order of the Saint Hubert and the personality of it's founder František Antonín Count Sporck. Further attention will be paid to the charakter of Saint Hubert, with emphasis on Saint Hubert legend and the representation of this saint in visual art. Master's thesis will be closed ty the historical story of Order regulation and connected emblematic.

The harmonic practices of the late romantic period are often discussed in general terms, categorical phrases, and a score of subjectivisms characteristic of the era. It is the purpose of this thesis to clarify certain aspects of the harmonic vocabulary which developed in the late romantic period.

This thesis examines the Temptation of Saint Anthony in the last quarter of the 19th century in France and Belgium. By analysis of particular art works it shows the variability of iconography and complexity of the Temptation theme which reflects the contemporary relation to religion, history, science, exotism, eroticism and other areas, which man living in the era of greate changes was confronted with. The importance of "The Temptation of Saint Anthony" by Gustave Flaubert is emphasized as an inspirational source for fine arts and on the general level the relation of text and visual presentation is discussed. The final part of the thesis dealing with "fin de siècle" art references the metamorphosis of the Temptation of st. Anthony in literature and fine arts as well as historical, social and religious relations in the context of which the character of Saint Anthony gradually became a permanent part of French culture.

This thesis presents personality of Josef Suk, the great violinist of the 20th century, who followed his famous ancestors - Antonín Dvořák and Josef Suk. Describing Master not only as a violinist, but also as a chamber musician, conductor and pedagogue. Besides personality this famous violinist the work pointing on Czech violin school, which he representatived and his quality of playing the violin was on the top of the violin elite on the world. There is describe co-operation with the others artists, who have important place in his life. Excipting Suk's path work undrapes his private and ideas too. In the end of work is interview with PhDr. Jana Vojtěšková, the author of exhibition about Josef Suk, which was big benefit for my thesis.

This thesis is dealing with life and work of Anton Schmidt, the remarkable architect of czech late baroque period. The text focuses mainly on his sacral architecture, especially on St. Michael Archanděl in Smržovka, which represents the notable example of baroque dynamism in czech architecture of the second half of the 18th century. Anton Schmidt is recognized as very important figure of czech late baroque architecture. He followed the tradition of domestic high baroque epoque and the work of K. I. Dientzenhofer. But on the other hand, Schmidt introduced various motifs of neoclasicissm very early into czech milieu. Therefore the typical feature of his architecture is the synthesis of styles combined with refine architectural language. His most important works are - besides the church in Smržovka - church St. Bartoloměj in Černouček, Kounický palace in Prague- Malá Strana and castle in Zahrádky u České Lípy. This thesis brings also a new discovery of previously unknown Schmid's structure - church St. Jan Nepomucký na Poušti in Železný Brod.

Detta är en skriftlig reflektion inom konstnärligt självständigt arbete på kandidatnivå som behandlar ämnet nervositet. Studien påvisar att nervositet är kroppens naturliga reaktion på en hotfull situation och hur man som musiker och cellist mentalt kan arbeta med att förbereda sig inför nervösa situationer. Genom Antonín Dvořáks cellokonsert i b-moll Op. 104, sats 1 utforskas tekniska svårigheter med stycket med anknytning till nervositet och provspelningssituationer. Genom att prova ett antal metoder och tankesätt för att motverka prestationsångest samt intervjua en sakkunnig jurymedlem har frågan kring vad man kan göra för sig själv och vad som förväntas i en provspelningssituation utretts. Detta resulterade i insikten kring att mental styrka är något som går att bygga upp och påverka själv om man uppövar ett konstruktivt tänkande. Utöver detta upptäcktes också vilka parametrar som var viktigast i en provspelningssituation där tonkvalité, rytm och intonation stod i centrum. Några viktiga passager i Dvořáks cellokonsert diskuterades vidare och tekniska aspekter för att underlätta dessa framlades. Studien kan komma till nytta för unga musiker, främst cellister, i deras förberedelse inför nervösa situationer, så som provspelningssituationer, där Dvořáks cellokonsert i b-moll Op. 104 är mycket vanligt förekommande. / <p>Inspelning av Antonín Dvořáks cellokonsert i b-moll, Op. 104, sats 1. takt. 82-267 (exposition och genomföring som är standard i provspelningssammanhang). Pianist: Georg Öquist. Lokal:Sveasalen (4301), Kungl. Musikhögskolan, Valhallavägen 105, 115 91 Stockholm.</p>

This diploma thesis entitled Marian sermons of Anthony of Padua is based on the translation of four speeches to the Marian Feasts given by Anthony of Padua a Franciscan theologian and preacher (1195-1231). These speeches belong to the cycle Sermones dominicales and have never before been translated into Czech. The work includes insights about Anthony of Padua himself and his relationship to Franciscan spirituality. Important too, is a theological analysis of the sermons with particular focus of Anthony of Padua's conception of the Virgin Mary. In addition to focus on on the author and his views there is particular attention paid to the stylistic and the linguistic techniques used in his work.