Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-279) and index.
Contents:
Janáček's motives -- Musical elements -- Nineteenth-century foundation -- Folk studies -- Jenůfa -- Middle-period works -- The cunning little vixen -- The wandering madman -- First String Quartet : first movement -- Three rhythmic studies.
Summary:
"The first thorough theoretical study of Janáček's compositions, focusing on motivic and rhythmic structure and identifying elements that give the music coherence, character, and interest"-- Provided by publisher
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