Czech Music: A Journey Through History

This book takes readers on a journey through Czech music history, beginning in the 18th century—the last era of aristocratic patronage. It explores how the rise of national schools, bourgeois salons, and new cultural institutions shaped a vibrant musical tradition. From the Conservatory and the National Theatre to the Czech Philharmonic, Czech music flourished in a melting pot of cultures and ideas, giving rise to generations of extraordinary composers and performers.