↑ 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]
↑ 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."
