Tag: digitalization

68 skladeb pro klávesový nástroj (zdroj: https://www.manuscriptorium.com/apps/index.php?direct=record&pid=AIPDIG-NKCR__59_R_1451___3F2K3P5-cs#search)

Harmony of History: Digital Gems of Musical Heritage at the National Library

In 2023, the National Library of the Czech Republic unveiled 26 digitally accessible musical volumes, mostly from the 18th and 19th centuries. These treasures belonged to Ludvík Horn’s collection, featuring works by authors such as Jakub Jan Ryba and Jan Křtitel Vaňhal. A smaller portion comes from the musical collection of the Strachota cantor family,…
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Kancionál, tzv. Kancionál Jana Pinkavy (zdroj:https://www.manuscriptorium.com/apps/index.php?direct=record&pid=AIPDIG-VMO___K_24071_____3UTD5FE-cs#search)

Unveiling Jan Pinkava’s Chorale Book: An 18th Century Artistic Treasure

In 2023, the Jan Pinkava Chorale Book (sign. K-24071) was unveiled to the public at the Regional Museum in Olomouc. Created between 1732-1735, this manuscript contains songs for church holidays and other special occasions. The pages of the chorale book are adorned with rich pen-drawn initials, some colorfully highlighted, often accompanied by floral or zoomorphic…
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