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Josef Suk: Asrael Symphony, Op. 27b; Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem, Op. 20 / Belohlavek

2 CD / Supraphon / 2012-07-31

Works: Josef Suk: Symphony in C minor, Op. 27 "Asrael"; Benjamin Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem, Op. 20
Conductors: Belohlávek, Jirí
Ensemble: BBC Symphony Orchestra

A unique and symbolic encounter: the most distinguished Czech conductor of the present time and a fabulous British orchestra communicate the profound messages in the...continue...
Recording information: Smetana Hall of the Municipal House, Prague, Czech Repu (06/01/2008)....continue...

Josef Suk: Early Recordings / Josef Suk, violin; Holecek, Panenka, Hala, Skampa

6 CD / Supraphon / 2011-12-03

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Romantic Pieces (4) for Violin and Piano, Op. 75/B 150; Sonatina for Violin and Piano in G major, Op. 100/B 183; Sonata for Violin and Piano in F major, Op. 57/B 106; Josef Suk: ...
Performers: Hala, Josef; Holecek, Alfred; Navarra, Andre; Panenka, Jan; Skampa, Milan; Suk, Josef

On the morning on 7 July 2011 the agencies brought the sad news that one of the legends of 20thcentury music had passed away. Josef...continue...
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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...

Dvorák: Violin Conerto; Suk: Fantasy / Václav Neumann

1 CD / Supraphon / 2011-04-03

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Concerto for Violin in A minor, Op. 53; Romance for Violin and Orchestra in F minor, Op. 11/B 39; Josef Suk: Fantasy for violin & orchestra, Op 24; Fairy Tale, Concert Suite fr...
Performers: Suk, Josef
Conductors: Neumann, Václav

A living legend, Josef Suk is rightly considered the most distinguished representative of the 20th century Czech violin school. His peerless, rich and beautiful tone...continue...
Recording information: Rudolfinum, Prague....continue...

Josef Suk: "Asrael" Symphony / Mackerras, Czech PO

1 CD / Supraphon / 2011-02-04

Works: Josef Suk: Symphony in C minor, Op. 27 "Asrael"
Conductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Suk’s Asreal – Sir Charles Mackerras’s last previously unrealeased recording with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra....continue...
Recording information: Rudolfinum, Prague (04/05/2007-04/06/2007)....continue...

Best Of Czech Classics: String Quartets (Box)

3 CD / Supraphon / 2009-12-03

Works: Bedrich Smetana: Quartet for Strings no 1 in E minor ("Z mého, zivota," "From My Life"), JB 1; Quartet for Strings no 2 in D minor, T 131; Antonin Dvorák: Quartet for Strings no 10 in E fla...

The Czech masters contributed a number of significant works to international repertoire of the string quartet. Furthermore, Dvorak and Suk founded an uninterrupted interpretational tradition...continue...

Dvorák: Miniatures, Bagatelles, Terzetto; Suk: Piano Quartet / Josef Suk, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2009-03-03

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Miniatures (Drobnosti) (4) for 2 violins & viola, B. 149 (Op. 75a); Bagatelles (5) for 2 violins, cello & harmonium, B. 79 (Op. 47); Terzetto for 2 violins & viola in C major, ...
Performers: Ambros, Miroslav; Barta, Jiri; Simon, Jan; Suk, Josef; Untermuller, Karel

"...it comes as a relief to be reminded afresh that the composer could be a master charmer in miniatures and smaller forms...the material on this...continue...
Recording information: 2009-10-27&2008-11-01&2008-....continue...

Suk: Symphony no 1 in E major; Dvorak: Overtures / Netopil, Prague SO

1 CD / Supraphon / 2008-04-05

Works: Josef Suk: Symphony, no 1 in E, Op. 14; Antonin Dvorák: In Nature's Realm Overture, Op. 91; Carnival Overture, Op. 92
Conductors: Netopil, Tomás

Dvorak's overtures 'In Nature's Realm and Carnival', completed in 1892, need no introduction. The case, however, is different with Symphony in E major, which Suk...continue...

Dvorak: Serenades; Suk / Hrusa, Prague Philharmonia

1 CD / Supraphon / 2008-02-07

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Serenade for Strings; Serenade for winds & strings in D minor, B. 77 (Op. 44); Josef Suk: Meditation on an old Czech hymn "St Wenceslas", Op. 35a
Conductors: Hrusa, Jakub

"In my opinion, as soon as Dvorak starts to be pompous, frilly, over-stylized, even rash or studiously virtuoso, the approach is wrong. My goal was...continue...

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 16 - Dvorák, Suk, etc

1 CD / Supraphon / 2007-09-01

Works: Georg Anton Benda: Symphony in B flat major; Antonín Dvorák: Serenade for Strings; Josef Suk: Serenade for strings in E flat major, Op. 6; Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Andante cantabile fo...
Conductors: Talich, Vaclav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Soloists

This album offers two often-played serenades by Antonin Dvorak and Josef Suk. The Serenade in E flat major was the answer of eighteen year old...continue...

Suk, Ravel: String Quartets, etc / Panocha Quartet

1 CD / Supraphon / 2007-04-02

Works: Josef Suk: Quartet for Strings no 1 in B flat major, Op. 11; Meditation on an old Czech hymn "St Wenceslas", Op. 35a; Maurice Ravel: Quartet for Strings in F major

"If you love the Ravel Quartet more than the Debussy, and you want to enjoy an excellent performance of the former but still add a...continue...

Dvorák: Suite in A; Suk: Serenade, etc / Hrusa, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2006-10-07

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Suite for orchestra in A major ("American"; arr. from suite for piano, B. 184), B. 190 (Op. 98b); Josef Suk: Serenade for strings in E flat major, Op. 6; Fantastic Scherzo, Op....
Conductors: Hrusa, Jakub

Young conductor Jakub Hrusa, an artist who records exclusively for Supraphon, follows up his debut CD of Dvorak pieces with a new studio recording of...continue...

Dvorák, Suk: Violin Works / Sporcl, Jiríkovsky

1 CD / Supraphon / 2006-10-07

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Sonata for Violin and Piano in F major, Op. 57/B 106; Nocturne for violin & piano in B major (arr. from Andante religioso, Str. Qrt. no 4), B. 48a (Op. 4; Slavonic Dances (8) f...
Performers: Jirikovsky, Petr; Sporcl, Pavel

Pavel Sporcl, having released his first Dvorak CD last year, presents a second album of Dvorak pieces for violin and piano. Sporcl makes full use...continue...

Václav Talich Special Edition Vol 10 - Dvorák, Suk

2 CD / Supraphon / 2006-09-02

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Stabat Mater, Op. 58/B 71; Josef Suk: Symphony in C minor, Op. 27 "Asrael"; Spoken Word: Václav Talich speaks during the recording session on May 28, 1952
Performers: Blachut, Beno; Kalas, Karel; Tikalova, Drahomira
Conductors: Talich, Vaclav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Two introspective testimonies of pain and of overcoming pain-'Stabat Mater,' a sacred cantata born of the sudden death of three of Dvorak's children and 'Asrael,'...continue...

Suk: Works for Orchestra / Neumann, Pesek, Czech PO

4 CD / Supraphon / 2006-03-01

Works: Josef Suk: Symphony in C minor, Op. 27 "Asrael"; Pohádka Léta (A Summer Tale), Tone Poem For large Orchestra, A, Op. 29; Praga, Op. 26; The Ripening, Op. 34; Fairy tale, Op. 16; Epilogue fo...
Performers: Galla, Ján; Jehlicková, Zora; Peter Skvor [Violin/Conductor]; Vocals], Ivan Kusnjer [Baritone
Conductors: Neumann, Václav; Pesek, Libor

"These are excellent performances across the board... The highlight is Libor Pesek's gorgeous recording of 'A Summer Tale,' still the best version available, superior to...continue...

Vaclav Talich Special Edition Vol 2 - Suk, Novák, Smetana

1 CD / Supraphon / 2005-09-01

Works: Bedrich Smetana: Ceská Písen (Czech Song), cantata for double chorus & orchestra, JB 1; Josef Suk: Fairy tale, Op. 16; Vitezslav Novák: Moravian-Slovak Suite, for small orchestra, Op 32
Conductors: Talich, Vaclav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Philharmonic Chorus

Vaclav Talich Special Edition Vol 3 - Suk, Janácek

1 CD / Supraphon / 2005-09-01

Works: Josef Suk: The Ripening, Op. 34; Leos Janácek: Taras Bulba
Conductors: Talich, Vaclav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Philharmonic Women's Chorus

Smetana, Suk, Novák: Piano Trios / Smetana Trio

1 CD / Supraphon / 2005-05-01

Works: Bedrich Smetana: Trio for Piano and Strings in G minor, JB 1; Josef Suk: Trio for Piano and Strings in C minor, Op. 2; Elegie for piano, violin & cello, Op. 23; Vitezslav Novák: Trio for Piano...
Conductors:
Ensemble: Smetana Trio

After the death of pianist and trio founder Josef Palenicek, his son, cellist Jan Palenicek, took up leadership of the ensemble. Today, the members of...continue...

Smetana, Dvorák, Suk: Violin Music / Suk, Panenka, Holecek

2 CD / Supraphon / 2004-10-01

Works: Bedrich Smetana: Pieces (2) for Violin and Piano, T 128 "From my homeland"; Antonín Dvorák: Sonatina for Violin and Piano in G major, Op. 100/B 183; Romantic Pieces (4) for Violin and P...
Performers: Holecek, Alfred; Panenka, Jan; Suk, Josef

This vibrant personality of the Czech music scene, besides being the great-grandson of Antonin Dvorak and grandson of the composer Josef Suk is a legendary...continue...

Violin Magic / Gabriela Demeterov

1 CD / Supraphon / 2004-09-01

Works: Zdenék Fibich: At Twilight, Op. 39 "Summer Evening"; Václav Vackar: Vzpominka na Zbiroh; Maurice Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte; Claude Debussy: Beau soir; Johann Sebastian B...
Performers: Bouskova, Jana; Demeterova, Gabriela; Matlova, Tereza
Conductors: Chalupecky, Jan
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Collegium

Ancerl Gold Edition 8 - Dvorák, Suk / Suk, Ancerl, Czech PO

1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-10-09

Works: Antonín Dvorák: Concerto for Violin in A minor, Op. 53; Romance for Violin and Orchestra in F minor, Op. 11/B 39; Josef Suk: Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra in G minor, Op. 24
Performers: Suk, Josef
Conductors: Ancerl, Karel
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Czech Serenade - Famous Melodies by Dvorak, Suk, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-05-08

Works: Antonín Dvorák: Serenade for Strings in E major, Op. 22; Quintet for Piano and Strings no 2 in A major, Op. 8155; Waltzes (8) for Piano, Op. 54/B 101; Czech Suite in D major, Op. 39/B 9...
Conductors: Neumann, Václav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Dvorák: Small Orchestral Pieces; Suk / Belohlavek, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2000-01-24

Works: Antonín Dvorák: Waltzes (8) for Piano, Op. 54/B 101; Festival March, Op. 54/B 88; Polonaise in E flat major, B 100; Prague Waltzes, B 99; Polka in B flat major, Op. 53a/B 114 "For Pragu...
Conductors: Belohlávek, Jirí
Ensemble: Prague Symphony Orchestra

Little Pearls of Czech Classics - Smetana, Dvorak, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2000-01-24

Works: Julius Fucik: Florentiner, Op. 214; Antonín Dvorák: Humoresques (8) for Piano, Op. 101/B 187; Rusalka, Op. 114/B 203; Oskar Nedbal: Legend of Honza; Bedrich Smetana: Bartered Bride, B 1...
Conductors: Neumann, Václav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

"For once, a program that lives up to its title. These works are indeed pearls, and the performances gems. This is the sort of music...continue...

Suk: Piano Trio, Quartet, etc / Suk Trio, Suk Quartet

3 CD / Supraphon / 1999-06-23

Works: Josef Suk: Quartet for Strings in D minor; Quartet for Strings no 1 in B flat major, Op. 11; Quartet for Strings no 2, Op. 31; Tempo di Minuetto; Meditation on an old Czech hymn "St Wenceslas", Op. 3...
Performers: Chuchro, Josef; Panenka, Jan; Stepan, Pavel; Suk, Josef
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Ensemble: Suk Chamber Orchestra; Suk Piano Quartet; Suk Piano Trio; Suk String Quartet

Suk: String Quartets nos 1 & 2, etc/ Suk Quartet

1 CD / Supraphon / 1999-04-01

Works: Josef Suk: Quartet for Strings no 1 in B flat major, Op. 11; Movement for String Quartetin Bb in B flat major; Quartet for Strings no 2, Op. 31; Tempo di Minuetto; Meditation on an old Czech hymn "St...
Performers: Jouza, Vojtech; Novak, Antonin; Rehak, Karel; Straus, Ivan; Stros, Jan
Conductors:
Ensemble: Suk String Quartet

Suk: Chamber Music Vol 3 - Miscellaneous / Suk Quartet

1 CD / Supraphon / 1999-04-01

Works: Josef Suk: Melodie for 2 Violins; Minuet for Violin and Piano; Ballade for Violin and Piano in D minor; Pieces (4) for Violin and Piano, Op. 17; Ballade for Cello and Piano in D minor, Op. 3 no 1; Se...
Performers: Fousek, Josef; Hala, Josef; Host, Frantisek; Jerie, Marek; Josifko, Tomas; Jouza, Vojtech; Klansky, Ivan; Kodadova, Renata; Kosina, Miroslav; Kristufek, Jaroslav; Kubanek, Libor; Laniar, Ivo; Mann, Z...
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Ensemble: Suk String Quartet

Famous Czech Miniatures / Smetácek, Prague SO

1 CD / Supraphon / 1999-04-01

Works: Bedrich Smetana: Polka in D major, B 125 no 1/T 49 "Our lassies"; March of the Prague Student's Legion, B 58/T 45a; Zdenék Fibich: At Twilight, Op. 39 "Summer Evening"; Antonín Dvor&aacut...
Performers: Simacek, Hubert
Conductors: Smetácek, Václáv
Ensemble: Prague Symphony Orchestra

Suk: Chamber Works Vol 2 - Works with Piano / Suk Quartet

1 CD / Supraphon / 1999-04-01

Works: Josef Suk: Trio for Piano and Strings in C minor, Op. 2; Elegy for Violin, Cello and Piano, Op. 23; Quintet for Piano and Strings in G minor, Op. 8; Quartet for Piano and Strings in A minor, Op. 1
Performers: Chuchro, Josef; Fukackova, Michaela; Hala, Josef; Jouza, Vojtech; Novak, Antonin; Panenka, Jan; Rehak, Karel; Stepan, Pavel; Stros, Jan; Suk, Josef; Talich, Jan
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Ensemble: Suk Piano Trio; Suk String Quartet

Czech Music Bestsellers

1 CD / Supraphon / 1998-09-04

Works: Paul Josef Vejvanovsky: Sonata in D major "Venatoria"; Jan Vaclav Vorisek: Symphony in D major; Antonín Dvorák: Humoresques (8) for Piano, Op. 101/B 187; Symphony no 9 in E minor, Op. 9...
Performers: Hora, Josef; Kejmar, Miroslav; Sedivy, Zdenek
Conductors: Pesek, Libor; Smetácek, Václáv; Belohlávek, Jirí; Neumann, Václav; Jílek, Frantisek
Ensemble: Brno State Philharmonic Orchestra; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Chamber Orchestra; Prague Symphony Orchestra