Fenomén snu v hudebně-dramaturgické koncepci oper Juliette a Výlety pana Broučka
Dream in Musical and Drama Concept of the Operas Excursions of Mr. Brouček and Juliette

Summary/Abstract: The study focuses on the phenomenon of dream in two operas by Czech authors – Leoš Janáček (The Excursions of Mr. Brouček) and Bohuslav Martinů (Juliette). Both operas bring up specific esthetic issues – dreaming in opera and opera in dream. The main part of the study is musical and drama analysis of respective operas and specific features and typology of dreams in meaning and drama structure of operas. It is specifically pointed out how dream represents musical concepts in both operas. Special attention is dedicated to interpretation of individual characters from the view of dream phenomenon. Both operas are characterized by different concept of dream phenomenon. Janáček was inspired by fantasy novella written by Svatopluk Čech and highlighted satirical elements even more. Brouček´ s dream is alcohol view of drunk Brouček. In this dream Brouček goes to the moon and to the XVth century to show its real nature. Janáček uses, thus, except for dream phenomenon in musical and drama concept The Excursions of Mr. Brouček also phenomenon of satire, irony and burlesque. Bohuslav Martinů used as a motif of the opera Juliette a surrealist play written by Georgese Neveuxe. The whole play is a dream. The dream of a young man who deals with the problem of his inner feelings - desire for stability and the quest for his place in the world. By means of the character of Michel the composer points to surrealistic principle of search for meaning of life although dream is more important than reality.

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