Janáček: The Diary of One Who Disappeared; Nursery Rhymes; Moravian Folk Poetry

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Nicky Spence
Václava Housková
Clemmie Franks
Emily Burn
Victoria Couper
Julius Drake

Victoria Soames Samek
Leoš Janáček

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Album & Artwork

The front cover of "The diary of one who disappeared" features a woodcut by folk artist Ferdiš Duša, with the female figure stylized to resemble Kamila Stösslová, as per Janáček's wishes.

Composition History

Janáček began composing "The diary of one who disappeared" after meeting Kamila Stösslová, who became a significant inspiration for the work.

Composition History

Janáček's "Moravian folk poetry in songs" served as a laboratory for harmonic experimentation while he was working on his opera "Jenůfa."

Composition History

Janáček's "Nursery rhymes" were composed as a distraction from the more difficult task of revising his new opera, "The Makropulos affair."

Composer's Artistic Vision

Janáček believed that working with folksongs, as in "Moravian folk poetry in songs," helped to "purify his musical thoughts."

Composer's Artistic Vision

Janáček left the royalties of "The diary of one who disappeared" to Kamila Stösslová in his will, highlighting its deep connection to the beginning of their relationship.

Compositional Technique

In "Nursery rhymes," Janáček ingeniously uses ostinato and different levels of rhythmical activity, such as clarinet semiquavers over slowly oscillating piano chords.