3/2015: Paradigms of Creation

3/2015: Paradigms of Creation
Preface
ČIERNA, Alena: Preface
In: Slovenská hudba, Vol. 41, 2015, No. 3, pp. 221 – 222
Study
MACHUTOVÁ, Dominika: Jiří Laburda: Before the Jerusalem Gate
In: Slovenská hudba, Vol. 41, 2015, No. 3, pp. 223 – 267
The study focuses on the composer personality of Jiří Laburda and presents his cycle of songs Before the Jerusalem Gate for high voice and organ (piano). The work uses primarily source literature: the sheet music of psalm Before the Jerusalem Gate in both manuscript and printed forms, personal encounter and online correspondence with Jiří Laburda. Information was provided also by the composer’s own list including comprehensive details of his work. The work introduces the personage of researcher, composer and teacher Jiří Laburda, offers a comprehensive overview of his work and the characteristics of his creation of ecclesiastical nature, with a focus on vocal production for higher voice. The paper provides an outline of Laburda’s vocal works with sacred themes for higher voice, that is solo, chamber, choral and religious compositions. The aim of the thesis is the analysis of the cycle of six psalms Before the Jerusalem Gate.