Historical Interpretation

What does the Historical Interpretation study program offer? 

The study program Historical interpretation is taught at the Organ and Historical interpretation Department. Since its inception, many experts have passed through the department and later became highly respected in their own right. It represents theoretical, practical, and application subjects, which are intertwined in their content. Therefore, the teachers of theoretical courses are well aware of the practical art projects in which students participate and they can utilize immediate practical knowledge in theoretical teaching. The studies focus on advanced mastery of the instrument technique and developed knowledge of the repertoire and aesthetic possibilities of the instrument; furthermore, the students also master the basic principles of pedagogical work and became familiar with contemporary trends in pedagogy and psychology.

Instruments:

  • cemballo
  • traverso
  • historical violin
  • historical violoncello
  • historical singing
  • historical oboe

What is the employability of a graduate of this program?

A graduate of the Historical Interpretation can work as a soloist performing with an orchestra, in recitals or with a chamber ensemble, as a player in a baroque, theatre, or chamber orchestra, as a leader or member of chamber ensembles, as an organist in a church, accompanying artist for instrumentalists and singers, or as an art school teacher. 

What knowledge should a graduate of the Historical Interpretation programme have after graduation?

The graduate is able to independently interpret a musical work at a high level, demonstrating appropriate knowledge of various compositional styles. The graduate can actively participate in the concert scene both alone and with partners in chamber music. The graduate achieves a high level of interpretation in the compositions of all stylistic periods in the field of historical interpretation. The graduate is familiar with solo, chamber and orchestral literature, is minutely familiar with the repertoire required for the project-wise operation of baroque and opera orchestras. The graduate is able to professionally analyse the interpreted work and knows the principles related to the creation of an interpretive intention both within the currently prevailing aesthetics and within the stylistically or historically informed interpretation. The graduate knows the principles of pedagogical work and teaching methodology in the art field and has a deep knowledge of the history of music and the development of artistic movements, including contemporary music. The graduate is also well versed in the historical development of instrument play and pedagogy of the art field.

Field of study specification
Code SHUDBA
Type Follow-up Master’s study programme
Degree MgA.
Length of studies 2 Years
Field of study guaranteed by Faculty Of Music
Accreditation
N0215A310021 Hin:N Historical Interpretation
Accredited until 27. 04. 2031