Musical life in urban communities of North-Eastern Slovakia in the period of reformation

Archival research reveals significant shifts in musical culture within North-Eastern Slovakia during the Reformation, marked by the influence of Lutheran urban cantorates from Central Europe. The study highlights how multi-ethnic and multi-confessional dynamics shaped these changes, particularly in major centers like Levoča, Spišský Hrad, Bardejov, Prešov, Kežmarok, and Spišská Nová Ves. Key figures such as J.Fabri, L. Stöckel, J. Plotz, and G. Plotz played pivotal roles in this transformation, blending local musical traditions with imported practices. The research employs a detailed analysis of archival documents to trace the evolution of cantorates, focusing on the contributions of domestic musicians—cantors, organists, and trumpeters—to the cultural landscape.

Petőczová, J. (2020). Musical life in urban communities of North-Eastern Slovakia in the period of reformation. Musicologica Brunensia, (1), 39–55. https://doi.org/10.5817/mb2020-1-3