Dance in the Work of Bohuslav Martinů

The first part of the thesis called Dance in the Work of Bohuslav Martinů focuses on fourteen Martinů´s ballets that have been staged so far. The following part is devoted to dance adaptations of Martinů´s concert opuses. The final part of the thesis deals with three Martinů´s operas which include dance scenes: The Soldier and the Dancer, The Plays of Mary and The Suburban Theatre. The appendices comprise librettos of selected works and musical scores with stage directions written by the composer; the enclosed CD contains archive photographs of stage designs and photographs from performances