OF CZECH OPERAS
ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK
- THE OPERA JAKOBÍN
COMMEMORATIVE POSTAGE STAMP
Besides B. Smetana A. Dvořák is the most conspicuous of the 19th century Czech composers. Characteristic of his works is the very rich musical ingenuity which was beyond any comparison at the time of their creation. Almost all of Dvořák's works passed through the entire world but his operatic creations with some small exceptions remained during his life reserved for the Czech audience. Most of his operas belong to the basic works on the Czech opera repertory, the operas "Rusalka", "Čert a Káča" and "Jakobín" can even be described as popular.
The opera Jakobín, with words by Marie Červinková-Riegrová, was first performed in February 1889. Dvořák ingenuously incorporated the airs and closed pieces into the entire framework of the opera and its dramatic character. The character of a provincial teacher and musician and the serenade composed by him belong to the best creations by Dvořák.
