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The thesis deals with the Czech composer Bohuslav Martinů and his petite compositions published in the Etudes and polkas compilation (1945). The work aims to: I. introduce Bohuslav Martinů as a significant composer of the Czech music scene, II. zoom at the etude and polka structure and music organisation through the historical development and essential characteristics, which will be conducive to a better understanding of etudes and polkas of the 20th century, III. prepare sufficient and user-friendly material for piano teachers to facilitate orientation within all the sixteen pieces, IV. offer a straightforward summary of various technical and other elements that might be met in music schools, V. tackle different ways of interpretation as well as the author's own experience regarding studying some of the pieces from the Etudas and polkas compilation. The bachelor's thesis predominantly offers historical and didactic correlative aspects. The viewpoint of the musical form and analysis is also incorporated; however, in seemingly minority compared to the first two areas mentioned. KEYWORDS Etudes and polkas, Bohuslav Martinů, piano teaching, the 20th century music, Book I, Book II, Book III |
