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Psohlavci (opera)

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Psohlavci is a Czech-language opera in 3 acts by Karel Kovařovic to a libretto by Karel Šípek after Psohlavci (The Dogheads) by Alois Jirásek. It premiered on 24 April 1898 at the Prague National Theatre.[1][2]

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  1. ^ The Musical Times, vol. 60, 1919, p. 595: "It immediately recognised Psohlavci as something large, forceful, and passionately human; something true and lasting of which it would not easily tire. Every time the opera is announced the Narodni Divadlo is packed from stalls to gallery."[full citation needed]
  2. ^ The New Penguin Opera Guide 2001, p. 467: "The Dogheads of the title are the Czechs of Chodsko, a border region whose emblem is a dog's head. The Habsburgs' attempt to deny their ancient privileges (received for defending the border) sparked off their rebellion in 1695."
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