The Symphonic Works of Leos Janácek

The book investigates the spectrum of meaning inherent in six orchestral works by Leo Janáek. It codifies his compositional style, demonstrating its development from features of Moravian folk song. The analyses investigate the affective and programmatic association of the works, and employ semiologic code techniques to unveil extramusical meaning.

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John K. Novak is a music theorist and performer whose research concerns Western music in the first quarter of the twentieth century. His principal interest is the Czech composer Leo Janá ek. Novak teaches at Northern Illinois University. His other music interests include Czech song in the state of Texas.

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Contents: Leo Janáek Czech music Moravian folk music Speech-melody The Fiddler's Child Taras Bulba The Ballad of Blaník Sinfonetta The Danube Symphony Violin Concerto «Wanderings of a Soul» Czech ethnomusicology Quartal harmony Whole-tone Octatonisim Roland Barthes S/Z Suspended tonality Floating tonality Affect Narrative Semiology.