The aim of this paper "BOHUSLAV MARTINŮ - COMPOSER - VIOLINIST" is to explore the violinconcertos and chamber music violin parts, composed by this 20th century genius. His symphonies, operas, chorals and dramatic compositions are merely mentioned. Their list is not complete, as their analysis is not the aim of this paper. Detailed attention is given to Martinů´s violin compositions, how these relate chronologically to events in his life and correspond with the composer´s biografy. Exploring Martinů´s violin compositions from the composer - violinist's point of view constitutes a rewarding perspective for examining Martinů´s legacy. Purposively chosen works are analysed, with regards to their individual components and samples of scores. The violin compositions are listed in Chapter 9, subsection 9.1 on Page 130, enabling an easier search of titles. This work provides a deeper insight into a specific section of the works of Bohuslav Martinů, offering researchers, professional musicians and lay readers alike some important information concerning one part of Martinů´s extensive work.

The present text of the thesis discuss the technology and its impact on the composer's compositional work . Current music scene we called artificial music in principle pervades the world of acoustic sound to the world of electroacoustic sound, which is a major field of researches of art music for several decades. Continuous development and improvement of the technologies in the context of better accessibility in practice means increasing infiltration of technology solutions to the triangle composer - performer - listener . The main focus of the text consists of analytical probes into the current technological solutions and their subsequent contribution to the work of the composer. Technology can play a role of analyse, interpretation, and indirectly also compositional realisation. The knowledge gained in electroacoustic techniques then embedded in the context of acoustic compositional techniques , resulting in many times possibilities for classification of sound through different optics. An important role for the sound still plays a space. The work deals with the meaning of the word space both in terms of architectural design , and the view of possibility to create virtual space. The penultimate chapter gives the reader an insight into the field of generative music through the project Mysticism fragrance. Final text summarization aims primarily to identify and map out possible solutions for composing in the context of the technologies which we can use today .

Following Diploma Thesis is focused on problematic of oboe teaching to beginners at an Art School. My objective was to summarize the issues as well as a help when solving out the problems whilst teaching. This Thesis might as well be used as a teaching methodology for an incipient teacher. The main source of information was my own experience as well as the experience of other pedagogues from the educational practice. In the individual chapters there I concentrated on selection of a pupil, suitable age for playing, prerequisites, a correct breathing technique and breathing exercises, the embouchure, a reed for the beginners, an issues of the instruments and their rent or purchase all of which is followed by difficulties occurring with gradual technique of advanced level and a switchover from an automatic system of the instrument to a semi-automatic one. I also mention here instrumental schools, etudes or performances which are available in our country and are also suitable for education. I have also included a chapter about home practicing, means of expression, stage fright, motivation, playing by heart and playing in an orchestra or in a chamber ensemble, or even about competitions. Part of my Thesis is also a questionnaire, which had been answered by teachers of an Art School, and which I made conclusions of.

Josef Bohuslav Foerster (1859 - 1951) was a leading Czech composer of the late romantic era, like for example Josef Suk (1875 - 1935), Vítězslav Novák (1870 - 1949) and Otakar Ostrčil (1879 - 1935). This generation is sometimes called as "The first generation of Czech modern", but their musical language is directly connected to oeuvre by famous Czech composers of the nineteenth century Smetana, Dvořák and Fibich. Foerster's musical language is mystical, lyrical and emotional, mostly replete rich harmony and especially specific polyphony. He was not only an important musician but also a thinker, writer and painter. Until today, his great composer's work is not valued and only sometimes performed. This thesis is concerned with the specific traits of composer's musical language, polyphony, which is often different from Bach, Beethoven or Smetana. We can talk about specific free polyphony and way of musical thinking dependent on many things and ideas. This cause and many others aspects provide particular problems for performers and music listeners. The dissertation includes many analyses of selected compositions by Foerster, which are also compared with others by his contemporaries, especially Suk and Mahler (1860 - 1911), who was Foerster's close friend. In liturgical music Foerster created a unique and very distinctive product of the Caecilian reform movement in church music, which had its striking culmination in the Czech lands during Foerster's lifetime. Extensive choral oeuvre is made in a specific musical-poetic style. Symphonic compositions, especially five symphonies are to a large extent autobiographical; and operas are in a realistic concept, which we can compare with dramas by Leoš Janáček (1854 - 1928). The thesis is based upon author's wide experience of performing composer's work and large volume of literature with some works written by J. B. Foerster. The author tries to solve problems of performing this music, as a conductor, choir master, educator and propagator.

Viktor Kalabis (1923 - 2006) is one of the most significant Czech composers of 20th century. His piano works extent is exceptional among output of his contemporaries (two piano concertos with orchestra, three piano sonatas and six other compositions for piano solo). Most of his works are recorded and published. This dissertation concerns the personality of Viktor Kalabis, a characterization of his musical language and his approach to piano as a tool to express music. This instrument was closest to him and he often devoted to piano the most inner feelings. My aim was to explore his work from interpreter's point of view, the evolution of composer's musical language, the use of instrument's potential as well as new approaches and creation methods. I intended to engage the interest of pianist to V. Kalabis and remarkable qualities of his piano works. I have performed his music at important events (festival, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra concert season) and a concert dedicated to composer's anniversary was recorded by Czech Radio to be later released on CD. I used the musical analysis as the basic method. I observed the form, harmony, rhythm, usage of instrument's sound, timbre; in concertos also the role of the piano and of the orchestra. Kalabis wasn't a trendsetter of the avant-garde and he didn't adopt dodecaphonic technique, however he studied it and implemented some dodecaphonic principles. For some period he worked in neoclassicism and shortly neofolklorism styles. He built on traditional harmony, which he enriched with seconds and sevenths proceeding to bitonality and partially also to atonality. He uses both traditional and free forms. Innovation can be found above all in original sound, in creative grouping of instruments and in dramaturgical content of the piece. He laid stress on composition's revealability and listener-friendly character, without being pandering. He created original "non-romantic synthesis" musical language.

Carl Nielsen was the greatest Denmark´s composer who lived from 1865 to 1931. The thesis mentions the development of Nielsen´s composition style beginning with his early music and ending with his mature years of composing. All works are compared comprehensively. In his early years, there is a domination of the elements typical for romantic lyricism, but later on, his composition technique becomes influenced by the progressive styles of the 20th century. The thesis is focused on the composer´s late music, because most of his flute works were written during his mature years. The compositions analysed in detail are following: orchestral work Pan and Syrinx, op.49, a piece for flute solo from the incidental music Aladdin, op.34, three pieces from the incidental music Moderen, op.41, Wind Quintet, op.43, Concerto for Flute and Orchestra, six symphonies and Rhapsody Overture: An Imaginary Trip to the Faroe Islands . On one hand, the analysis of each work is accentuated, but on the other hand, the historical events and facts from Nielsen´s life which affected his compositions are pointed out.

The Thesis The organ in instrumental chamber cast in the Czech production

The following thesis is working on the string quartets by Bohuslav Martinů. The Autor focuses on ?Zero?, The First ?French?, 2nd, 4th and 5th String quartet and on Concerto for string quartet with orchestra. In the thesis is a comprehensive analysis, but mainly focused on working with autograph score, comparing with printed score, and partly with recordings. Also is focused on the interpretative notes.

This thesis offers a wide spectrum of information for potential interpreters of renaissance lute music on the guitar with a special view on compositions by John Dowland. First it is focused on the development of vocal music and its influence on the creation and evolution of instrumental music during the renaissance period, including works for the lute. The vita and a short view on the whole musical work of John Dowland introduce to the reader this very special person, whose two fantasies for solo lute - Fantasie No.1 and Farwell - are the main subject of this thesis. Transcriptions of both these compositions into modern notation are the most important part of the extra attachments. The thesis includes also necessary information about tablature, the way of dealing with lute techniques on the guitar and other aspects concerning the interpretation of lute music on the guitar.

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.