Nové pohledy na život a dílo Jana Dismase Zelenky
New perspectives on the life and work of Jan Dismas Zelenka
Author(s): Marc NiuboSubject(s): Cultural history, Music, Conference Report
Published by: AV ČR - Akademie věd České republiky - Ústav pro českou literaturu
Keywords: conference reports; Jan Dismas Zelenka; Czech composer and musician; Baroque; music history; reinterpretation; digitalization; humanities research
Summary/Abstract: The article discusses a conference held on October 15, 2015, by the Cabinet of Music History at the Institute of Ethnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, focusing on the life and work of Jan Dismas Zelenka[^1^][1]. Despite its small scale, the event was significant, featuring prominent Zelenka specialists like Janice Stockigt and Wolfgang Horn. The conference highlighted new perspectives on Zelenka's music and life, challenging previous interpretations of his career and personal circumstances. Presentations included new sources and reinterpretations, such as Zelenka's pedagogical activities and the context of his compositions. The digitalization of musical sources and watermark research were also discussed, with results to be presented in 2016. The conference underscored the challenges faced by humanities research in the Czech Republic, emphasizing the reliance on individual dedication and sporadic funding.
Journal: Cornova
- Issue Year: 05/2015
- Issue No: 02
- Page Range: 99-100
- Page Count: 2
- Language: Czech
