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Janácek: Kát'a Kabanová / Mackerras, Benacková, Straka, etc

2 CD / Supraphon / 2012-08-01

Works: Leos Janácek: Kát'a Kabanov
Performers: Bauerova, Martina; Benackova, Gabriela; Buresova, Dana; Harvanek, Zdenek; Kopp, Miroslav; Kundlak, Jozef; Peckova, Dagmar; Randova, Eva; Straka, Peter; Vele, Ludek
Conductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague National Theatre Chorus

"...Gabriela Benackova...has been able to fill the National Theatre in Prague whenever she sings the role. She sings beautifully here..Janacek's admirers will certainly want to...continue...

Bohemian Impressions / Dvorak, Smetana, Janacek, Martinu

1 CD / Supraphon / 2011-07-03

Works: Bedrich Smetana: My Country, cycle of symphonic poems; Antonin Dvorák: Czech suite in D major, Op. 39; In Nature's Realm (V prírode), concert overture, B. 168 (Op. 91); Josef Suk: A Sum...
Conductors: Neumann, Václav; Pesek, Libor; Belohlávek, Jirí
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Philharmonia

The names of Bedrich Smetana, Antonin Dvorak, Leos Janacek, and Bohuslav Martinu are rightly synonymous with the global fame of Czech music. And it was...continue...

Janacek: Katia Kabanova / Cambreling, Denoke, Kuebler, Henschel [DVD]

1 DVD Video / Kultur International Films / 2010-07-27

Works: Leos Janácek: Káta Kabanová, opera, JW 1/8
Performers: Caton, Frederic; Delamboye, Hubert; Denoke, Angela; Henschel, Jane; Kuebler, David; Peckova, Dagmar; Precht, Ulrika; Smits, Henk; Starzinger, Elisabeth; Trost, Rainer
Conductors: Cambreling, Sylvain
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Slovak Philharmonic Choir

"Musically the performance with the Czech Philharmonic and a Slovakian choir under Sylvain Cambreling is first- rate... Angela Denoke, singing with radiant, creamy tone. Among...continue...
Run Time: 99 min.
Region: 1
Picture Format: NTSC, Color
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Ancerl Gold Edition 29 - Overtures / Czech PO

1 CD / Supraphon Import / 2009-06-30

Works: Carl Maria von Weber: Invitation to the Dance, in D flat major J 260/Op. 65; Dmitry Shostakovich: Festive Overture, Op. 96; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620; Lu...
Conductors: Ancerl, Karel
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Václav Talich Special Edition Vol 17- Smetana, Dvorák, etc

2 CD / Supraphon / 2007-10-01

Works: Bedrich Smetana: Má vlast; Nasim devám (To Our Girls), polka for orchestra (or piano) in D major, JB 1; Libuse; The Two Widows (Dve vdovy); Prazsky karneval (Prague Carnival), introduction ...
Performers: Dvorakov, Ludmila; Rostropovich, Mstislav
Conductors: Talich, Vaclav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra

The final title in the Talich Special Edition series is a sort of chronological cross-section of Talich’s recordings. It opens with the symphonic poem Sarka,...continue...

Václav Talich Special Edition Vol 11 - Dvorák

1 CD / Supraphon / 2006-09-02

Works: Antonin Dvorák: In Nature's Realm Overture, Op. 91; Carnival Overture, Op. 92; Othello Overture, Op. 93; Waltz for strings in A major (arr. from Waltzes, B. 101/1), B. 105/1; Waltz for strings i...
Conductors: Talich, Vaclav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Soloists

"Antonin Dvorak knew how to listen to nature. The material values of objects change in to spiritual values of music." -Vaclav Talich This recording features...continue...

Václav Talich Special Edition Vol 9 - Mozart, Tchaikovsky

1 CD / Supraphon / 2006-09-01

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492; Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620; Concerto for Flute no 1 in G major, K 313 (285c); Symphony no 38 i...
Conductors: Talich, Vaclav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Slovak State Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra; Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra

"A beautiful crystal that sparkles with eternal fire."-Vaclav Talich wrote on Mozart's music. This recording includes the overture to the opera 'The Magic Flute,' 'Symphonies...continue...

Václav Talich Special Edition Vol 8 - Tchaikovsky, Wagner

1 CD / Supraphon / 2006-04-07

Works: Richard Wagner: Tristan und Isolde, opera, WWV 90; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Pathétique Symphony, Op. 74
Conductors: Talich, Vaclav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra; Frantisek Burda (Engineer)

Vaclav Talich conducted Tchaikovsky's 'Symphonie Pathetique' and Wagner's 'Prelude und Liebestod' (from the opera 'Tristand und Isolde') during his tour of Russia in February and...continue...

Janácek, Dvorák, Smetana, Verdi, Puccini: Arias / Benackov

1 CD / Supraphon / 2005-09-01

Works: Giuseppe Verdi: La forza del destino; Otello; Giacomo Puccini: Tosca; Madama Butterfly; Manon Lescaut; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Queen of Spades, Op. 68; Bedrich Smetana: Libuse; Prodaná neve...
Performers: Benackova, Gabriela; Depoltova, Eva; Pribyl, Vilem; Straka, Peter
Conductors: Gregor, Bohumil; Neumann, Václav; Kosler, Zdenek; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Jilek, Frantisek
Ensemble: ; Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra ; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague National Theatre Chorus

Dvorák: Dimitrij / Albrecht, Vodicka, Drobková, et al

3 CD / Supraphon / 2005-02-01

Works: Antonín Dvorák: Dimitrij, Op. 64/B 127
Performers: Aghova, Livia; Drobkova, Drahomira; Haderer, Pavel; Hajossyova, Magdalena; Harvanek, Zdenek; Kusnjer, Ivan; Mikulas, Peter; Vele, Ludek; Vodicka, Leo Marian
Conductors: Albrecht, Gerd
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Philharmonic Chorus; Prague Radio Chorus

Zemlinsky: Symphony in Bb, Sinfonietta, etc/ Beaumont, et al

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2004-06-29

Works: Alexander von Zemlinsky: Symphony no 2; Es war einmal, opera; Sinfonietta, Op. 23; König Kandaules, opera
Conductors: Beaumont, Antony
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

This disc features an illuminating program of contrasts. Where the Symphony in B flat major surges with energy, brilliance and youthful self assurance, the Sinfonietta,...continue...

Dvorak: Rusalka (Highlights) / Neumann, Novak, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2003-09-30

Works: Antonín Dvorák: Rusalka, Op. 114/B 203
Performers: Barova, Anna; Benackova, Gabriela; Drobkova, Drahomira; Jonasova, Jana; Novak, Richard; Ochman, Wieslaw; Soukupova, Vera; Sounova-Broukova, Daniela
Conductors: Neumann, Václav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Philharmonic Chorus

Dvorák: Rusalka / Neumann, Novak, Benackova, Ochman, et al

3 CD / Supraphon / 2003-07-01

Works: Antonín Dvorák: Rusalka, Op. 114/B 203
Performers: Barova, Anna; Benackova, Gabriela; Drobkova, Drahomira; Jonasova, Jana; Novak, Richard; Ochman, Wieslaw; Soukupova, Vera; Sounova-Broukova, Daniela
Conductors: Neumann, Václav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Philharmonic Chorus

Ancerl Gold Edition 14 - Stravinsky: Oedipus Rex, etc

1 CD / Supraphon / 2003-04-01

Works: Igor Stravinsky: Oedipus rex; Symphony of Psalms
Performers: Berman, Karel; Desailly, Jean; Haken, Eduard; Kroupa, Zdenek; Soukupova, Vera; Zidek, Ivo; Zlesak, Antonin
Conductors: Ancerl, Karel
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Philharmonic Chorus

Smetana: The Bartered Bride / Kosler, Benacková, et al

2 CD / Supraphon / 2003-02-06

Works: Bedrich Smetana: Bartered Bride, B 143/T 93
Performers: Benackova, Gabriela; Dvorsky, Peter; Horacek, Jaroslav; Jindrak, Jindrich; Kopp, Miroslav; Mrazova, Marie; Novak, Richard; Vesela, Marie
Conductors: Kosler, Zdenek
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Philharmonic Chorus

Rapture - Opera's Most Heavenly Moments

2 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2002-10-08

Works: Vincenzo Bellini: Norma, opera; Jacques Offenbach: Gaîté Parisienne; Alfredo Catalani: La Wally; Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana, opera (melodramma) in 1 act; Wolfgang Amadeus Moza...
Performers: Adler, Kurt Herbert; Alagna, Roberto; Ambrosian Singers Of London; Bayreuth Festival Orchestra & Chorus; Berbie, Jane; Berganza, Teresa [Mezzo Soprano Vocals]; Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; Berlin R...
Conductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Ozawa, Seiji; Adler, Kurt Herbert; Karajan, Herbert von; Böhm, Karl; Kulka, János; Sinopoli, Giuseppe; Ferro, Gabriele; Levine, James; Giovaninetti, Reynald; Maazel...
Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music (UK); Accademia di Santa Cecilia Chorus; Accademia di Santa Cecilia Orchestra; Ambrosian Opera Chorus; Bavarian State Orchestra; Bayreuth Festival Choir; Bayreuth Festival Or...

Personnel: Reri Grist , Montserrat Caballé, Maria Chiara, Renée Fleming, Mirella Freni, Edita Gruberová, Gundula Janowitz, Edith Mathis, Lucia Popp, Joan Sutherland, Kiri Te Kanawa (sop...continue...

Zemlinsky: Symphony in B flat, Sinfonietta, etc / Beaumont

1 CD / Nimbus Records / 2001-10-02

Works: Alexander von Zemlinsky: Symphony no 2; Es war einmal, opera; Sinfonietta, Op. 23
Conductors: Beaumont, Antony
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Martinu: Ariane / Neumann, Lindsley, Dolezal, Novák, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2001-03-14

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Ariadne
Performers: Dolezal, Vladimir; Kopp, Miroslav; Lindsley, Celina; Novak, Richard; Philips, Norman; Vele, Ludek
Conductors: Neumann, Václav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Philharmonic Chorus members

"This 1978 recording is a model of performance. It's as fresh and clear as possible, with a feeling of enjoyment by all. Neumann knows his...continue...

Janácek: From the House of the Dead / Neumann, Czech PO

2 CD / Supraphon / 1999-03-25

Works: Leos Janácek: From the House of the Dead
Performers: Berman, Karel; Blachut, Benno; Horacek, Jaroslav; Jindrak, Jindrich; Jirglova, Milada; Karpisek, Milan; Koci, Viktor; Mikova, Alena; Novak, Richard; Pribyl, Vilem; Prusa, Karel; Soucek, Jaroslav; Sve...
Conductors: Neumann, Václav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Philharmonic Chorus

Janacek: Cunning Little Vixen / Neumann, Hajossyova, et al

2 CD / Supraphon / 1999-03-25

Works: Leos Janácek: The Cunning Little Vixen
Performers: Benackova, Gabriela; Buldrova, Helena; Domaninska, Libuse; Effenberkova, Bozena; Frydlewicz, Miroslav; Hajossyova, Magdalena; Hanus, Karel; Mixova, Ivana; Mrazova, Marie; Novak, Richard; Prusa, Karel...
Conductors: Neumann, Václav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Kühn Children's Chorus ; Prague Philharmonic Chorus

Janácek: The Excursions of Mr. Broucek / Jilek, Czech

2 CD / Supraphon / 1999-03-25

Works: Leos Janácek: The Excursions of Mr. Broucek
Performers: Hanus, Karel; Jonasova, Jana; Krejcik, Vladimir; Markova, Jirina; Marova, Libuse; Marsik, Bohuslav; Novak, Richard; Olejnicek, Jiri; Pribyl, Vilem; Soucek, Jaroslav; Svejda, Miroslav; Tucek, Rene
Conductors: Jílek, Frantisek
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Philharmonic Chorus

"Both recordings of this extraordinarily difficult opera are first-rate...The all-important libretto is included (with translation) only in Supraphon's album." -Opera News...continue...

Dvorák: Armida

2 CD / Orfeo / 1996-08-27

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Armida, opera, B. 206 (Op.115)
Performers: Borowska, Joanna; Brychtova, Monika; Burger, Milan; Daniluk, Pavel; Fortune, George; Harvanek, Zdenek; Janal, Roman; Kriz, Vratislav; Markvart, Jan; Nachazel, Vladimir; Ochman, Wieslaw; Podskalsky, M...
Conductors:
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Gala Concert from Prague / Neumann, Czech Philharmonic

1 CD / Orfeo / 1989-11-13

Works: Bedrich Smetana: Bartered Bride, B 143/T 93; Nasim devám (To Our Girls), polka for orchestra (or piano) in D major, JB 1; Zdenek Fibich: At Twilight, Op. 39 "Summer Evening"; Antonin Dvorák...
Conductors: Neumann, Václav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra