Concert: České skladatelky: A Walk Through Czech History in Music
The rich tradition of Czech music-making, famous for its incisive rhythms and the legacy of folk music, has become synonymous with Smetana, Dvořák, Janáček and Martinů. This concert expands our understanding of Czech music by examining the women by their side. Take, as a short example, Antonín Dvořák. His wife and two daughters were not only active performers of his music, but also composed and assisted him in editing his compositions for publication. We will hear piano compositions by his oldest daughter, Otilie.
In this concert, Katlyn Bouska brings fresh perspectives on the development of Czech music as she presents both newly-and re-discovered manuscripts by Czech women. We will hear new names such as Sláva Vorlová or Julie Reisserová, and ones more familiar: Otylie Dvořáková and Kateřina Smetanová. Join Bouska as she shares discoveries from her upcoming book, “The Women of Czech Music” and leads us in an evening celebrating the true fullness of the rich legacy of Czech music.
