3 CD / Supraphon /
2013-02-07
Works: Viktor Kalabis: Symphony, No 2, Op 18 ("Sinfonia Pacis"); Concerto for Violin & orchestra no 1, Op. 17; Symphonic Variations for large orchestra, Op. 24; Concerto for large orchestra; Symphony no 3, ...
Performers:
Formacek, Jiri; Kejmar, Miroslav; Langer, Milan; Peter Skvor [Violin/Conductor]; Ruzickova, Zuzanna; Suk, Josef
Conductors:
Kosler, Zdenek; Kalabis, Viktor; Neumann, Václav; Slovák, Ladislav; Belohlávek, Jirí; Konvalinka, Milos; Sawallisch, Wolfgang; Koutnik, Tomas Norbert; Formacek, Milos
Ensemble:
; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Wind Ensemble; Czech Philharmonic Wind Ensemble; Prague Chamber Orchestra; Prague Symphony Orchestra
To mark the 90th anniversary of the birth of Viktor Kalabis, one of the most distinguished 20th-century Czech composers, Supraphon is releasing this special selection...continue...
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SPR 4109

3 CD / Supraphon /
2013-02-07
Works: César Franck: Rédemption; Les Eolides, M 43; Le Chasseur maudit (The Accursed Huntsman), symphonic poem (also arr. for piano, 4 hands), M. 44; Les Djinns, symphonic poem for piano & orchest...
Performers:
Maxian, Frantisek
Conductors:
Fournet, Jean
Ensemble:
; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Symphony Orchestra
In the past century, Jean Fournet (1913 - 2008), a "gentle perfectionist", as some of the critics characterized him, was one of the leading champions...continue...
Recording information: Rudolfinum, Prague....continue...
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SPR 4122

2 CD / Supraphon /
2012-07-31
Works: Aram Khachaturian: Concerto for Violin in D minor; Concerto for Cello in E minor; Ode in Memory of Vladimir Ilich Lenin, for orchestra; Gayane, ballet suite; Garun Yerevan, song for voice & piano; Za...
Performers:
Jemelik, Antonin; Khachaturian, Aram; Knushevitsky, Svyatoslav; Kogan, Leonid
Conductors:
Khachaturian, Aram; Gauk, Aleksandr
Soviet composer, conductor and spontaneous musician - the three faces of Aram Khachaturian "I am firmly convinced that truly great music must in all its ...continue...
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SPR 4100

4 CD / Supraphon /
2012-07-05
Works: Sergey Prokofiev: Symphony no 1 in D major, Op. 25 "Classical"; Symphony no 2 in D minor, Op. 40; Symphony no 3 in C minor, Op. 44; Symphony no 4 in C major, Op. 47; Symphony no 5 in B flat major, Op...
Conductors:
Kosler, Zdenek
Ensemble:
; Czech Philharmonic
Recordings from 1973-1982 in newly remastered sound. Sergei Prokofiev’s seven symphonies reflect all the stylistic transformations along his artistic path – from a “modernist&rdquo ...continue...
Recording information: Rudolfinum, Prague....continue...
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SPR 4093

2 CD / Supraphon /
2012-06-02
Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 4; Concertino for cello, wind & brass ensemble, percussion & piano in C minor, H. 143; Ricercari (3) for orchestra, H. 267; Jacques Ibert: Concerto for cello & 10 wind i...
Performers:
Cerny, Ladislav; Hurnik, Ilja; Jásek, Ladislav; Navarra, André; Stepan, Pavel
Conductors:
Turnovsky, Martin
Ensemble:
; Chamber Harmony; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Paradoxically, a greater opportunity to witness the artistry of the remarkable Czech conductor Martin Turnovsky, whose teachers included Karel Ancerl and George Szell, has been...continue...
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SPR 4082

2 CD / Supraphon /
2012-05-03
Works: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade; Modest Mussorgsky: Night on the Bare Mountain; Aram Khachaturian: Gayane, ballet
Conductors:
Chalabala, Zdenek
Ensemble:
; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Owing in large part to their exotic inspiration, Rimsky-Korsakov's Sheherazade and Aram Khachaturian's Gayane are among the most beautiful and most frequently performed Russian and...continue...
Recording information: Rudolfinum, Prague....continue...
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SPR 4094

2 CD / Supraphon /
2012-05-03
Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492; Symphony no 38 in D major, K 504 "Prague"; La clemenza di Tito, K 621; Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 6 in F ma...
Performers:
Tauberova, Maria
Conductors:
Sejna, Karel
Ensemble:
; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Rarely mentioned in the same breath as his illustrious colleagues Talich, Kubelík and Ancerl, Karel Sejna (1896-1982) was perennially second-in-command, yet despite failing to receive...continue...
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SPR 4081

8 CD / Supraphon /
2012-04-02
Works: Antonin Dvorák: Symphony no 1 in C minor, B 9 "The Bells of Zlonice"; Symphony no 2 in B flat major, Op. 4/B 12; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 10/B 34; Symphony no 4 in D minor, Op. 13/B 41...
Conductors:
Neumann, Václav
Ensemble:
; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Few other composers' music enjoys such enormous popularity and is as frequently performed on stages worldwide and recorded as that of Antonín Dvorák. And it...continue...
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SPR 4090

2 CD / Supraphon /
2012-03-07
Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D minor, BWV 903; French Suite no 5 in G major, BWV 816; Concerto for solo keyboard no 9 in G major (after Vivaldi Op. 4/1, RV 381), BWV 980 (BC...
Performers:
Cech, Frantisek; Chvapil, Jaroslav; Dlouhy, Karel; Novosad, Lubomir; Ruzickova, Zuzanna; Vik, Karel
Conductors:
Sanderling, Kurt; Neumann, Václav
American Record Guide, September / October 2012This is a pleasure. Ruzickova is an artist of the first order - truly worthy of this fine homage. ...continue...
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SPR 4117

2 CD / Supraphon /
2011-10-03
Works: Spoken Word: The original radio introductory announcement; The original sign off; Bedrich Smetana: Má vlast; Anonymous: Kde Domov Muj? (Czech national anthem); Antonin Dvorák: Slavonic Danc...
Conductors:
Talich, Vaclav
The sound, the name, the first international successes, as well as the first recordings made by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, are inseparably linked with the...continue...
Recording information: National Theatre Prague (06/1939)....continue...
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SPR 4065

6 CD / Supraphon /
2011-04-03
Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"; Egmont, incidental music to Goethe's tragedy, Op. 84; Symphon...
Conductors:
Kletzki, Paul
Those who have taken up the challenge to record the complete Beethoven Symphonies include Polsih-born conductor Paul Kletzki. He was the principal conductor of the...continue...
Recording information: Rudolfinum, Prague....continue...
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SPR 4051

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...
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SPR 4047

2 CD / Supraphon /
2011-02-04
Works: Antonin Dvorák: Concerto for Cello in B minor, B. 191 (Op. 104); From the Bohemian forest, Op. 68; Rondo for Cello and Orchestra in G minor, Op. 94; Concerto for cello & piano in A major, B. 10
Performers:
Jamník, Tomás
Conductors:
Netopil, Tomás
Our CD containing the complete Dvorák Works for Cello and Orchestra features Toma Jamník, laureate of the Prague Spring international competition and one of today's...continue...
Recording information: Domovina Studio, Prague (2010-06-28_2010-06-30&2010-)....continue...
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SPR 4034

4 CD / Supraphon /
2010-11-05
Works: Leos Janácek: Jealousy (Zárlivost), overture for orchestra, JW 6/10; The Cunning Little Vixen, suite for orchestra (arranged and orchestrated by Václav Talich); Sárka, ope...
Performers:
Bouse, Jan; Ruzicka, Josef; Zitek, Vaclav
Conductors:
Mackerras, Charles, Sir
In commemoration of the death of Sir Charles Mackerras (1926 – 2010), Supraphon presents one of two reissue compilations entitled Life with Czech Music, here...continue...
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SPR 4042

1 CD / Supraphon /
2010-10-10
Works: Bedrich Smetana: Má Vlast (My Fatherland), symphonic poems (6), JB 1
Conductors:
Hrusa, Jakub
The most recent Supraphon recording of My Country dates back to the halcyon days of 1990. In the first year of freedom, at the euphoric...continue...
Recording information: 65th Prague Spring International Music Festival, Rudolf (05/13/2010-05/14/2010)....continue...
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SPR 4032

10 CD / Supraphon /
2010-10-10
Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata and Fugue for Organ in D minor, BWV 565; Cantata no 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben" BWV 147; Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Basso continuo in D minor, BWV 1059; ...
Performers:
Andre, Maurice; Barchi, Michele; Barta, Ales; Barta, Jiri; Benackova, Gabriela; Beranek, Rudolf; Bidlo, Karel; Blachut, Beno; Brabec, Lubomir; Cech, Frantisek; Chvapil, Jaroslav; Costa, Sequeira; Dem...
Conductors:
Krcek, Jaroslav; Munclinger, Milan; Vlach, Josef; Kletzki, Paul; Smetacek, Vaclav; Veselka, Josef; Belohlávek, Jirí; Ancerl, Karel; Neumann, Václav; Jilek, Frantisek; Mackerras, Charle...
Ensemble:
; Ars Rediviva Orchestra; Musica Bohemica; Smetana Trio
All ten of Supraphon's "Best of" series are now inexpensively compiled and elegantly packaged in a single box, with more than twelve hours of classical...continue...
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SPR 4013

3 CD / Supraphon /
2010-07-08
Works: Antonin Dvorák: Symphony no 9 in E minor, Op. 95/B 178 "From the New World"; Te Deum for soprano, bass, chorus & orchestra, B. 176 (Op. 103) (once listed as Opp. 93 & 98); Quartet for Strings no...
Performers:
Benackova, Gabriela; Chuchro, Josef; Hala, Josef; Sadlo, Milos; Suk, Josef
Conductors:
Belohlávek, Jirí; Neumann, Václav; Hrusa, Jakub
The music is extremely inspired and profound, perfectly built and immensely amiable for the listener - simply beautiful. It reflects the powerful new sources of...continue...
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SPR 4025

1 CD / Supraphon /
2010-06-08
Works: Bedrich Smetana: Prodaná Nevesta (The Bartered Bride); Branibori v Cechách (The Brandenburgers in Bohemia); Certova Stena (The Devil's Wall); Hubicka (The Kiss); Libuse; Dve Vdovy (The Two ...
Performers:
Bednar, Vaclav; Benackova, Gabriela; Blachut, Beno; Cervinkova, Ludmila; Dvorsky, Peter; Machotkova, Marcela; Markova, Jirina; Novak, Richard; Ochman, Wieslaw; Pribyl, Vilem; Sormova, Nada; Sounova, ...
Conductors:
Kosler, Zdenek; Neumann, Václav; Tichy, Jan Hus; Chalabala, Zdenek; Jilek, Frantisek; Pinkas, Jiri; Krombholc, Jaroslav
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SPR 4026

2 CD / Supraphon /
2010-06-08
Works: Bohuslav Martinu: The Greek Passion (Recké pasije), opera, H. 372
Performers:
Horacek, Jaroslav; Jankovsky, Zdenek; Pribyl, Vilem; Spisar, Oldrich; Tucek, Rene
Conductors:
Pesek, Libor
The Greek Passion became for Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959) an opera epilogue whose humanistic message surpasses that of all the others owing to the sheer power...continue...
Recording information: Rudolfinum, Prague (09/29/1981-10/01/1981)....continue...
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SPR 3984

1 CD / Supraphon /
2010-06-08
Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 61; Jean Sibelius: Concerto for Violin in D minor, Op. 47
Performers:
Haendel, Ida
Conductors:
Ancerl, Karel
Ida Haendel was rightly branded the "Grande Dame of the Violin" back at the time when it remained a staunchly male domain. When she was...continue...
Recording information: Rudolfinum, Prague (10/18/1957)....continue...
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SPR 4024
2 CD / Supraphon /
2010-05-02
Works: Leos Janácek: Vylety páne Brouckovy (The Excursions of Mr. Broucek), opera in 2 parts, JW 1/6 & 1/7
Conductors:
Neumann, Václav
The unusual subject matter and original structure of Leos Janacek's only comic opera The Excursions of Mr. Broucek are remarkable additions to the composer's long...continue...
Recording information: Domovina Studio, Prague (04/09/1962-05/30/1962)....continue...
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SPR 3985

1 CD / Supraphon /
2010-05-02
Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 1 in C major, Op. 15; Concerto for Piano no 3 in C minor, Op. 37
Performers:
Richter, Sviatoslav
Conductors:
Ancerl, Karel
All of Sviatoslav Richter's concert appearances in Prague, from his 1950 Prague Spring performance of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, to his...continue...
Recording information: Smetana Hall of the Municipal House, Prague, Czech Repu....continue...
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SPR 4020
2 CD / Supraphon /
2010-04-03
Works: Zdenek Fibich: Sárka, opera, Op. 51
Conductors:
Chalabala, Zdenek
The opera Sarka could be termed a joint work of deep love and feeling. Zdenek Fibich composed it at the end of the 19th century...continue...
Recording information: Domovina Studio, Prague (03/18/1953/03/27/1953)....continue...
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SPR 3983
1 CD / Supraphon /
2010-03-03
Works: Bedrich Smetana: Má vlast; Antonin Dvorák: Symphony no 9 in E minor, Op. 95/B 178 "From the New World"
Conductors:
Ancerl, Karel
A recording from an orchestra synonymous with the two great composers. And the conductor who introduced the Czech Philharmonic to the world. Smetana wrote Vltava...continue...
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SPR 4016

1 CD / Supraphon /
2010-02-14
Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Violin no 3 in G major, K. 216; Ludwig van Beethoven: Romance for Violin and Orchestra no 2 in F major, Op. 50; Johannes Brahms: Concerto for Violin in D major, ...
Performers:
Oistrakh, David
Conductors:
Ancerl, Karel; Pedrotti, Antonio
Owing to his technical mastery and exquisitely warm tone, Oistrakh became an insuperable interpreter of grand Romantic concerti. Serving as a case in point is...continue...
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SPR 4015

1 CD / Supraphon /
2010-02-14
Works: Antonin Dvorák: Water Goblin, Op. 107/B 195; Noon Witch, Op. 108/B 196; Golden Spinning Wheel, Op. 109; Wood Dove, Op. 110/B 198
Conductors:
Mackerras, Charles, Sir
Dvorak composed his Symphonic Poems shortly after the American triumph of his "New World Symphony" and after completing his beautiful final string quartets (Opp. 105...continue...
Recording information: Rudolfinum, Prague....continue...
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SPR 4012

1 CD / Supraphon /
2010-02-14
Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Piano no 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23; Sergey Prokofiev: Concerto for Piano no 1 in D flat major, Op. 10; Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for Harpsichord in D min...
Performers:
Richter, Sviatoslav
Conductors:
Ancerl, Karel; Talich, Vaclav
In 1950 Prague was the destination of the first-ever foreign trip of the then 35-year-old Russian genius pianist Sviatoslav Richter. The recordings on this CD...continue...
Recording information: Rudolfinum, Prague....continue...
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SPR 4014

1 CD / Supraphon /
2009-12-02
Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 5; Symphony no 6 ("Fantaisies symphoniques"), H. 343
Conductors:
Belohlávek, Jirí
This eagerly awaited CD, the second in a planned complete set, presents the composer's last two symphonies, both written during his post-war sojourn in America....continue...
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SPR 4007
1 CD / Supraphon /
2009-11-01
Works: Frédéric Chopin: Concerto for Piano no 1 in E minor, B 53/Op. 11; Concerto for Piano no 2 in F minor, B 43/Op. 21
Performers:
Simon, Jan
Conductors:
Belohlávek, Jirí
More than any other instrument, the piano was Chopin's passion, and perhaps more than any other composer before him, he understood its technique and drew...continue...
Recording information: Domovina Studio, Prague....continue...
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SPR 4001
1 CD / Supraphon /
2009-10-03
Works: Richard Strauss: Concerto for Violin in D minor, Op. 8 (TrV 110); Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 35
Performers:
Sporcl, Pavel
Conductors:
Kout, Jirí
Pavel Sporcl's two most recent projects have manifested his remarkable stylistic flexibility. Vivaldi's Four Seasons and the crossover CD 'Gipsy Way' with the Roma cimbalom...continue...
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SPR 3962
1 CD / Supraphon /
2009-09-01
Works: Antonin Dvorák: Romance for Violin and Orchestra in F minor, Op. 11/B 39; Ludwig van Beethoven: Romance for Violin and Orchestra no 1 in G major, Op. 40; Romance for Violin and Orchestra no 2 in...
Performers:
Suk, Josef
Conductors:
Neumann, Václav; Smetacek, Vaclav
On these 30-year-old recordings, the violin maestro Josef Suk, celebrating his 80th birthday this year, is backed by the two finest Czech orchestras. The album...continue...
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SPR 4000

1 CD / Supraphon /
2009-09-01
Works: Franz Krommer: Concerto for Oboe no 2 in F major, Op. 52; Franz Joseph Haydn: Concerto for Oboe in C major, H. 7g/C1 (doubtful); Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sinfonia concertante for Violin and Viola in ...
Performers:
Hantak, Frantisek; Kopecky, Milos; Stefek, Miroslav; Vacek, Karel
Conductors:
Deváty, Antonín; Newstone, Harry; Smetacek, Vaclav
Ensemble:
; Prague Symphony Orchestra
In 1932 Frantisek Hantak, still a student, was called up by Vaclav Talich to assume the post of first oboe of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra....continue...
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SPR 3991

1 CD / Supraphon /
2009-07-05
Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Concerto for Cello no 1, H. 196 (3 versions); Josef Bohuslav Foerster: Concerto for Cello, Op. 143; Jan Novak: Capriccio for cello & orchestra
Performers:
Barta, Jiri
Conductors:
Hrusa, Jakub
Jiri Barta, who for a number of years has been considered one of the finest cellists both at home and abroad, has certainly not chosen...continue...
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SPR 3989

1 CD / Supraphon /
2009-06-06
Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Ode to Joy (An die Freude) (Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee); Anonymous, Austrian: Land der Berge, Land am Strome (National Anthem, Austria); Francois Van Campenhout: La Braban...
Conductors:
Kucera, Jan
A national anthem often reflects one of the most significant chapters in a country's history and in some cases it refers to the very beginnings...continue...
Recording information: Czech National Symphony Orchestra Studio, Prague, Czech (11/28/2008/02/10/2009)....continue...
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SPR 3995

2 CD / Supraphon /
2009-04-04
Works: Leos Janácek: Príhody Lisky Bystrousky (The Cunning Little Vixen)
Performers:
Asmus, Rudolf; Böhmová, Hana; Belanová, Kveta; Cadikovicova, Milada; Cupalová, Vera; Domaninska, Libuse; Halír, Václav; Joran, Jiri; Lebedová, Hana; Pro...
Conductors:
Neumann, Václav
Janacek's 'The Cunning Little Vixen' has of late been appearing ever more frequently on the stages of opera houses worldwide. Two seemingly different worlds -...continue...
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SPR 3981

1 CD / Supraphon /
2008-11-01
Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Niponari, song cycle for female voice & small orchestra (or piano), H. 68; Magic Nights (Kouzelné noci), songs (3) for soprano & orchestra, H. 119; Ceská rapsódie (Cz...
Performers:
Vocals], Ivan Kusnjer [Baritone
Conductors:
Belohlávek, Jirí
All three of these compositions open the imaginative world of the young Martinu to the listener, providing a glimpse into his early works for voice...continue...
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SPR 3956

1 CD / Supraphon /
2008-10-03
Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Oboe in C major, K 314 (285d); Bohuslav Martinu: Concerto for Oboe H. 353; Richard Strauss: Concerto for Oboe in D major, AV 144
Performers:
Hantak, Frantisek
Conductors:
Munclinger, Milan; Turnovsky, Martin; Vogel, Jaroslav
The common denominator of these recordings of three virtuoso concertos is the name of the soloist. In 1932, while still a student, Frantisek Hantak was...continue...
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SPR 3955
1 CD / Supraphon /
2008-09-01
Works: Josef Bohuslav Foerster: Concerto for Violin no 1 in C major, Op. 88; Concerto for Violin no 2 in D minor, Op. 104
Performers:
Zenaty, Ivan
Conductors:
Belohlávek, Jirí
'The Times' called it a "superbly played concert." Ivan Zenaty and the BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jiri Belohlavek performed Foerster's first violin concerto at...continue...
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SPR 3961
3 CD / Supraphon /
2008-04-06
Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 1; Symphony no 2; Symphony no 3; Symphony no 4; Symphony no 5; Symphony no 6 ("Fantaisies symphoniques"), H. 343
Conductors:
Válek, Vladimír
The sextuplet of Martinu symphonies originated within a very short time frame ('Symphonies Nos. 1-5' within a mere five years - from 1942 to 1946...continue...
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SPR 3940
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...
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SPR 3941
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...
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SPR 3932

2 CD / Supraphon /
2008-01-04
Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Spalícek (The Chap-Book), ballet, H. 214; The Spectre's Bride (Svatebni kosile), ballad for soloists, chorus & orchestra (originally part of S; Dandelion Romance, H 364; Petrkl...
Performers:
Bogunia, Stanislav; Cejkova, Milada; Horacek, Pavel; Kopp, Miroslav; Kratochvilova, Anna; Markova, Jirina; Messiereur, Petr; Novak, Richard
Conductors:
Jilek, Frantisek; Belohlávek, Jirí
Ensemble:
; Prague Symphony Orchestra
The common thread joining all these pieces is Martinu's homesickness, his love for his homeland and its folk traditions. The first version of 'Spalicek' ("a...continue...
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SPR 3925

4 CD / Supraphon /
2007-11-03
Works: Béla Bartók: Rhapsody for Violin and Orchestra no 1, Sz 87; Rhapsody for Violin and Orchestra no 2, Sz 90; Concerto for Violin no 2 in B minor, Sz. 112, BB 117; Duos (44) for 2 violins,...
Performers:
Andersen, Diane; Etlik, Milan; Gertler, André; Suk, Josef
Conductors:
Ferencsik, János; Ancerl, Karel
Ensemble:
; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Andre Gertler (1907–1998), a Hungarian violinist who immigrated to Belgium in 1928, ranks among the most remarkable artistic personalities of the 20th century. He was...continue...
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SPR 3924

4 CD / Supraphon /
2007-09-01
Works: Jan Adam Gallina: Symphony in A major; Symphony in C major; Karel Blazej Kopriva: Missa solemnis in D minor (Kyrie), for soprano, contralto, tenor, bass, chorus, organ & orchestra; Fuga supra cognome...
Performers:
Berman, Karel; Bohacova, Marta; Cechalova, Milada; Dolezal, Vladimir; Dvorakov, Olga; Herman, Frantisek; Jedlicka, Dalibor; Kejmar, Miroslav; Kopp, Miroslav; Krejci, Jiri; Lindauer, Oldrich; Pavel Ve...
Conductors:
Starek, Jiri; Vajnar, Frantisek
Ensemble:
; Prague Radio Chorus
In 1968 Supraphon issued the first album of what were then unknown compositions of the Czech masters of the 18th century under the title Musica...continue...
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SPR 3908

1 CD / Supraphon /
2007-07-05
Works: Giuseppe Verdi: Aida, opera; Don Carlos; La forza del destino; Un ballo in maschera; Giacomo Puccini: Tosca; Turandot; Francesco Cilèa: Adriana Lecouvreur; Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana,...
Performers:
Urbanova, Eva
Conductors:
Belohlávek, Jirí; Lenárd, Ondrej; Frantisek Preisler, Jr.; Dohnányi, Oliver von
Ensemble:
; Prague National Theatre Chorus; Prague National Theatre Orchestra; Prague Philharmonic Chorus; Prague Symphony Orchestra
Eva Urbanova, opera singer, soloist of the National Theatre Opera in Prague, and guest artist at prestigious foreign opera houses (including New York's Metropolitan Opera)...continue...
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SPR 3935

3 CD / Supraphon /
2007-07-05
Works: Bedrich Smetana: Vysehrad, symphonic poem (Má Vlast no 1), JB 1; Má vlast; Sárka, symphonic poem (Má Vlast no 3), JB 1; Má vlast; Tábor, symphonic poem (Má Vlast ...
Conductors:
Válek, Vladimír
The major orchestral works of Bedrich Smetana are gathered together on 3 CDs for the first time. In addition to My Country, the cornerstone work...continue...
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SPR 3916
1 CD / Supraphon /
2007-06-02
Works: Carl Stamitz: Concerto for Viola in D major, Op. 1/1; Johann Stamitz: Concerto for Viola in G major; Anton Stamitz: Concerto for viola & orchestra in B flat major
Performers:
Peruska, Jan
Conductors:
Belohlávek, Jirí
These viola concertos by all three Stamitzes were recorded by Jan Peruka, longtime 1st viola of the Prague Symphonists and member of the famous Stamic...continue...
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SPR 3929
1 CD / Supraphon /
2007-04-02
Works: Gian Francesco Malipiero: Concerto for Violin no 1; Alfredo Casella: Concerto for Violin, Op. 48
Performers:
Gertler, André
Conductors:
Smetacek, Vaclav
These unjustly neglected violin concertos by two Italian composers, Malipiero and Casella, are being released on CD for the first time ever. Their realization was...continue...
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SPR 3904

2 CD / Supraphon /
2007-03-06
Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Sextet for 2 horns & string quartet in E flat major, Op. 81b; Josef Reicha: Concerto for 2 horns & orchestra in E flat major, Op. 5; Antonio Rosetti: Concerto for 2 horns & orch...
Performers:
Divoky, Zdenek; Tylsar, Bedrich; Tylsar, Zdenek
Conductors:
Pesek, Libor; Altricher, Peter; Válek, Vladimír; Hlavacek, Libor
Ensemble:
; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
In the French horn world, the names of brothers Zdenek (d. August 18, 2006) and Bedeich Tylar, former soloists of the Czech Philharmonic, are a...continue...
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SPR 3902

1 CD / Supraphon /
2006-11-07
Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliet; Symphony no 1 in G minor, Op. 13 "Winter daydreams"
Conductors:
Smetacek, Vaclav
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth, and 20th anniversary of the death of Vaclav Smetacek, principal conductor of the Prague Symphony Orchestra...continue...
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SPR 3895
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