Description
Human destinies are diverse. Some of them are more visible, others less so. We know the name František Škroup, we hum his melody from Fidlovačka, but do we know his life story? Markéta Dočekalová's novel opens a forgotten chapter of Czech history and follows the fate of the genius composer with detective brilliance. Škroup, the author of the music to our anthem, finds himself in the disfavor of the nation he once celebrated. Prague rejects him, and he sets off for a seasonal job offer in Rotterdam. There, he takes on the direction of a developing opera, composes, fights for survival, and with a heavy heart remembers his home, to which he will never return... The book is published on the occasion of the 190th anniversary of the first public performance of the song 'Kde domov můj' and is not only a tribute to a composition that endures through the ages but also a significant effort to ensure that we do not forget an ancient story.
Information
Author: Dočekalová Markéta
Publication date: May 27, 2024
Manufacturer: Rosier s.r.o.
Genres: Books, Fiction, Biographies and autobiographies
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 440
ISBN/EAN: 9788088467045