Jaroslav Vogel (1894-1970) - artistic profile

The framework consists of comprehensive dissertation intepretation and sources concerning the conductor, composer, journalist, and organizer of musical life Jaroslav Vogel (1894- 1970). Along with a comprehensive description of the artistic profile, synthesis, and attempt of a critical evaluation, the chapters are structured thematically in this work, with regard to the time sequence. The principal sources were archives and daily newspapers, in which the obtained information was verified and developed. The introductory chapter is devoted to family, education, and the first professional experience indicates the relation between his studies and the genesis of Vogel's future professional direction. The central article is part of the work of the artistically important period in the opera ensemble of the Národní divadlo moravskoslezské (National Moravian-Silesian Theatre) in Moravská Ostrava between the world wars, when its implementation and opera concerts of symphonic music reached a high artistic level, with extraordinary social and educational outreach. The view of dramaturgy and quality opera productions and concerts provide the opportunity to evaluate the significance of his organizational skills and influence on the development of Ostrava music culture. For the first time ever, this paper..