| Content | Jan Novák thanks Eugene Zámečník for the letter from Vienna and the shipment of choirs from Petr Řezníček, which may not have been so many, JN does not collect sacred music. He would like to try something with the choir, but he is now practicing mainly his [Jan Novák's] compositions. He would also like to perform PETRKLÍČ by Bohuslav Martinů, which he translated into Latin. JN encourages EZ to be happy that some of his pieces are being performed and not to make a big deal out of the fact that something is just lying around. He writes that even in brass music he should be interested in the compositional aspect, even in simple pieces one can show wit or mastery. However, he adds that he is not a BM and doesn't really understand composing. JN sends the score of his composition and briefly informs EZ about it, hoping that one day the Bohuslav Martinů Chamber Orchestra, in which EZ plays, might play it. JN's letter again returns to his choir and says they performed the medieval piece in Rome and had success. Although they are not outstanding singers, JN is happy, and is currently practising some Latin pop music. JN is particularly attentive to exemplary Latin pronunciation. He doesn't have Contraria Romana by Jan Kapr, but is interested in it, needs a large repertoire for all casts, is becoming a specialist in doing musical programs. JN knows nothing about Zdeněk Pololáník being in Italy. JN also mentions that he was in Munich where it snowed heavily, complains that he is not allowed to drive on Sundays and that his wife and daughters always play the piano when he is at home. |