Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Introduction: Vítezslava Kaprálová: A Biographical Sketch Part 3 Part One Chapter 4 Chapter One: Kaprálová in the Context of Czech Music Chapter 5 Chapter Two: Kaprálová's Piano Works Chapter 6 Chapter Three: Nav?dy (Forever) Kaprálová: Reevaluating the Czech Composer through Her Songs Chapter 7 Chapter Four: Kaprálová and the Czech Tradition of Melodrama Chapter 8 Chapter Five: Sinfonietta, Partita, Suita: Kaprálová's Orchestral Works Part 9 Part Two Chapter 10 Vítezslava Kaprálová: An Annotated Life Chronology Chapter 11 Vítezslava Kaprálová: An Annotated Catalog of Works Chapter 12 Vítezslava Kaprálová: Comprehensive Bibliography Chapter 13 Vítezslava Kaprálová: Published Works Chapter 14 Vítezslava Kaprálová: Discography Chapter 15 Acknowledgements Chapter 16 Appendix A: Bibliography Chapter 17 Index Chapter 18 About the Authors

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"Hartl and Entwistle's Kapralova Companion is a superb, long overdue contribution to the studies of women in music in general, and specifically, to the analysis of the remarkable composer Vitezslava Kapralova. A thorough, well-written, and insightful guide."-Michelle Latour, UNLV "A remarkable book! Since her death at age 25 in the midst of WWII, Kapralova's brilliant musical legacy and story have fallen through the cracks. But now this book brings her music, in all its variety and power, to the fore. This collection, by a range of distinguished scholars, offers insights and investigation into Kapravlova's creative work and life. Nothing short of a revelation!"-Liane Curtis, Brandeis University From the Foreword: "This volume is the first scholarly effort in English attempting to put the puzzle of Kapralova together in a coherent form. It represents the collective thought of the most serious scholars who have devoted themselves to studying Kapralova and her work, and sets a high standard for those to follow."-Michael Beckerman, New York University

About the Author

Karla Hartl is chair of The Kapralova Society and chief editor, The Kapralova Society Journal.

Erik Entwistle received his PhD in musicology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and teaches music history at Longy School of Music of Bard College in Cambridge, Massachusetts.