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Janacek: Msa Glagolskaja, Amarus / Jílek, Mackerras, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2012-08-01

Works: Leos Janácek: Glagolitic Mass; Amarus
Performers: Benackova, Gabriela; Hora, Jan; Kopcak, Sergej; Nemeckova, Kvetosjava; Pribyl, Vilem; Randova, Eva; Vodicka, Leo Marian; Zitek, Vaclav
Conductors: Jílek, Frantisek; Mackerras, Charles, Sir
Ensemble: Brno State Philharmonic Orchestra; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Philharmonic Chorus

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...

Fibich: Bride of Messina / Jilek, Prague National Theatre

2 CD / Supraphon / 2012-08-01

Works: Zdenék Fibich: The Bride of Messina, Op 18
Performers: Benackova, Gabriela; Hanus, Karel; Horacek, Jaroslav; Marova, Libuse; Sormova, Nada; Svejda, Miroslav; Zidek, Ivo; Zitek, Vaclav
Conductors: Jílek, Frantisek
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Chorus; Prague National Theatre Orchestra; Prague Radio Chorus

"It would be hard to imagine a presentation more persuasive than this 1975 Prague Radio recording." -Opera News...continue...

Janacek: The Cunning Little Vixen

2 CD / Supraphon / 2012-08-01

Works: Leos Janácek: The Cunning Little Vixen
Performers: Cizek, Miroslav; Dobra, Jaroslava; Erbenova, Ludmila; Heriban, Josef; Hlavsa, Jan; Hlobilova, Eva; Jedlicka, Dalibor; Kolarova, Katerina; Marova, Libuse; Musilova, Milada; Ourednikova, Vera; Prochazk...
Conductors: Gregor, Bohumil
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Chorus; Prague National Theatre Orchestra

Dvorák: Biblical Songs, Gypsy Songs / Soukupová, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2012-08-01

Works: Antonín Dvorák: Biblical Songs, Op. 99/B 185; Zigeunermelodien (7), Op. 55/B 104; Evening Songs, Op. 3; Liebeslieder, Op. 83/B 160
Performers: Blachut, Benno; Holecek, Alfred; Jindrak, Jindrich; Moravec, Ivan; Pohlreich, Ferdinand; Soukupova, Vera

Leos Janácek: The Cunning Little Vixen / Neumann, et al

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...

Smetana: Bartered Bride / Vogel, Musilova, Zidek, Kalas, et al

2 CD / Supraphon / 2009-04-04

Works: Bedrich Smetana: Bartered Bride, B 143/T 93
Performers: Bednar, Vaclav; Hruska, Karel; Kalas, Karel; Kovar, Oldrich; Mraz, Ladislav; Musilova, Milada; Otava, Zdenek; Pechova, Jarmila; Stepanova, Stepanka; Zídek, Ivo
Conductors: Vogel, Jaroslav
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Orchestra

During the course of the 20th century Smetana's 'The Bartered Bride' had numerous complete recordings which documented the interpretational mastery of the artists associated with...continue...

Janácek: Jenufa / Jilek, Benacková, Kniplova, Pribyl, et al

2 CD / Supraphon / 2006-06-03

Works: Leos Janácek: Jenufa
Performers: Belanov, Kveta; Benackova, Gabriela; Berman, Karel; Halir, Vaclav; Janska, Jaroslava; Kniplova, Nadezda; Krejcik, Vladimir; Pokorna, Jindra; Pribyl, Vilem; Stradalov, Cecilie; Suryova, Daniela
Conductors: Jilek, Frantisek

This legendary 1979 recording features Gabriela Benackova as Jenufa, the unforgettable Nadezda Kniplova as Kostelnicka, and Vilem Pribyl as Laca. A monument drama of humanity,...continue...

Ancerl Gold Edition 32 - Stravinsky: Les Noces, Mass, etc

1 CD / Supraphon / 2004-10-01

Works: Igor Stravinsky: Les noces; Cantata; Mass
Performers: Domaninska, Libuse; English, Gerald; Jedlicka, Dalibor; Kozina, Zdenek; Marcol, Jan; Mrazova, Marie; Robotham, Barbara; Toperczer, Peter; Wilde, Arnost; Zidek, Ivo
Conductors: Ancerl, Karel
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Percussion and Winds; Prague Philharmonic Chorus

Dvorák: Stabat Mater / Smetácek, Woytowicz, Soukupová, Borg

2 CD / Supraphon / 2004-02-05

Works: Antonín Dvorák: Stabat Mater, Op. 58/B 71
Performers: Borg, Kim; Soukupova, Vera; Woytowicz, Stefania; Zidek, Ivo
Conductors: Smetácek, Václáv
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

"This performance is wonderful on all counts. The four soloists are well chosen and all in good voice. Vaclav Smetacek was one of Czechoslovakia's finest...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

Ancerl Gold Edition 21 - Vycpalek, Mácha / Czech PO, et al

2 CD / Supraphon / 2003-09-30

Works: Ladislav Vycpalek: Czech Requiem "Death and Redemption" Op. 24; Otmar Mácha: Variations on a Theme by and on the Death of Jan Rychlík
Performers: Mrazova, Marie; Rehakova, Maria; Srubar, Teodor
Conductors: Ancerl, Karel
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 13 - Dvorák: Requiem / Czech PO

2 CD / Supraphon / 2003-04-01

Works: Antonín Dvorák: Requiem Mass, Op. 89/B 165
Performers: Borg, Kim; Haefliger, Ernst; Stader, Maria; Wagner, Sieglinde
Conductors: Ancerl, Karel
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

Martinu: Julietta / Krombholc, Prague National Theatre

2 CD / Supraphon / 2003-02-06

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Julietta
Performers: Bednar, Vaclav; Cadikovicova, Milada; Horacek, Jaroslav; Jedenactik, Vladimir; Jelinkova, Stepanka; Kalas, Karel; Mixova, Ivana; Otava, Zdenek; Prochazkova, Jaroslava; Tauberova, Maria; Zidek, Ivo; Z...
Conductors: Krombholc, Jaroslav
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Orchestra

Bohuslav Martinu composed his tenth opera, Julietta, subtitled The Dream Book, during the second half of the year 1936. He finished it in January 1937....continue...

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

Ryba: Czech Christmas Mass, etc / Smetacek, Vymazalova

1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-10-09

Works: Jan Jakub Ryba: Czech Christmas Mass; Sweet Nightingale
Performers: Blachut, Benno; Josifko, Jaroslav; Kroupa, Zdenek; Mrazova, Marie; Slechta, Milan; Tattermuschova, Helena; Vodrazka, Jaroslav; Vymazalova, Jaroslava
Conductors: Smetácek, Václáv
Ensemble: Prague Philharmonic Chorus; Prague Symphony Orchestra

Ancerl Gold Edition 7 - Janacek: Glagolitic Mass, etc

1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-10-09

Works: Leos Janácek: Glagolitic Mass; Taras Bulba
Performers: Blachut, Benno; Domaninska, Libuse; Haken, Eduard; Soukupova, Vera; Vodrazka, Jaroslav
Conductors: Ancerl, Karel
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Philharmonic Chorus

Novák: The Lantern / Vajnar, Depoltova, Jonasova, et al

2 CD / Supraphon / 2002-08-29

Works: Vitezslav Novák: The Lantern, Op. 56
Performers: Barova, Anna; Berman, Karel; Depoltova, Eva; Dolezal, Vladimir; Drobkova, Drahomira; Jedlicka, Dalibor; Jonasova, Jana; Kocian, Vojtech; Kopp, Miroslav; Petr, Karel; Tucek, Rene; Zitek, Vaclav
Conductors: Vajnar, Frantisek
Ensemble: Prague Radio Chorus; Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra

Pastoral Masses - Pavlica, Zrunek / Válek, Brno CO, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2001-01-02

Works: Jirí Pavlica: Missa brevis; Georgius Zrunek: Missa prima in F major "Pro festis natalitis"
Performers: Jenis, Ales; Merklova, Tereza; Noskaiova, Petra; Prochazka, Ales; Stehlik, Antonin
Conductors: Válek, Roman
Ensemble: Ars Brunensis Chorus; Boni Pueri Boys Choir members; Brno Chamber Orchestra; Hradistan Cimbalom Band

Smetana: The Brandenburgers in Bohemia / Tichy, Soukupov

2 CD / Supraphon / 1999-06-23

Works: Bedrich Smetana: The Brandenburgers in Bohemia, B 124/T 90
Performers: Kalas, Karel; Soukupova, Vera; Votava, Antonin
Conductors: Tichy, Jan Jus
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Chorus; Prague National Theatre Orchestra

Dvorák: Saint Ludmila / Smetácek, Zikmundová, Soukupová etc

2 CD / Supraphon / 1999-06-23

Works: Antonín Dvorák: Saint Ludmilla, Op. 71/B 144
Performers: Blachut, Benno; Krejcik, Vladimir; Novak, Richard; Soukupova, Vera; Zikmundova, Eva
Conductors: Smetácek, Václáv
Ensemble: Prague Philharmonic Chorus; Prague Symphony Orchestra

Zelenka: Magnificat, etc / Kühn, Mátl

1 CD / Supraphon / 1999-04-01

Works: Jan Dismas Zelenka: Magnificat; Psalm 129; Litaniae omnium sanctorum, ZWV 153; Salve Regina, ZWV 141
Performers: Drobkova, Drahomira; Hora, Jan; Jonasova, Jana; Kopp, Miroslav; Mrazova, Marie; Prusa, Karel; Vogt, Joachim
Conductors: Kühn, Pavel; Mátl, Lubomír
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Kühn Mixed Chorus ; Prague Chamber Orchestra; Prague Philharmonic Chorus

The music of Zelenka occupies the top spot in Czech baroque music. This disc features works that demonstrate his outstanding polyphonic imagination and his masterful...continue...

Smetana: Bartered Bride / Chalabala, Tikalová, Zidek, Haken

2 CD / Supraphon / 1999-04-01

Works: Bedrich Smetana: Bartered Bride, B 143/T 93
Performers: Bednar, Vaclav; Dobra, Jaroslava; Haken, Eduard; Horacek, Jaroslav; Joran, Jiri; Kovar, Oldrich; Pechova, Jarmila; Stepanova, Stepanka; Tikalova, Drahomira; Vonasek, Rudolf; Zidek, Ivo
Conductors: Chalabala, Zdenek
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Chorus; Prague National Theatre Orchestra

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...

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

Janacek: Jenufa / Vogel, Jelínková, Krásová, Blachut, et al

2 CD / Supraphon / 1999-03-25

Works: Leos Janácek: Jenufa
Performers: Blachut, Beno; Cadikovicova, Milada; Fidlerova, Miloslava; Jedenactik, Vladimir; Jelinkova, Stepanka; Kalas, Karel; Krasova, Marta; Subrtova, Milada; Vesela, Marie; Zidek, Ivo
Conductors: Vogel, Jaroslav
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Orchestra

Jaroslav Vogel, the conductor, was the world's foremost Janacek scholar at the time of the recording. The work was recorded while the composer was still...continue...

TWINS Janácek: Diary of One Who Disappeared/ Gedda, Blachut

1 CD / Supraphon / 1999-03-25

Works: Leos Janácek: The diary of one who disappeared
Performers: Blachut, Benno; Gedda, Nicolai; Palenicek, Josef; Soukupova, Vera; Stepanova, Stepanka
Conductors: Kosler, Miroslav; Kuhn, Jan
Ensemble: Czech Chamber Singers Female Chorus; Prague Radio Chorus Women

"Here is a highly interesting enterprise: a record that is its own comparative review. Together on it are two parallel performances of Janacek's song-cycle, both...continue...

Dvorák: Stabat Mater / Belohlávek, Prague SO

1 CD / Supraphon / 1999-03-25

Works: Antonín Dvorák: Stabat Mater, Op. 58/B 71
Performers: Benackova, Marta; Mikulas, Peter; Uhlenhopp, John; Urbanova, Eva
Conductors: Belohlávek, Jirí
Ensemble: Prague Children's Chorus; Prague Philharmonic Chorus; Prague Symphony Orchestra

Janácek: Jenufa / Jilek, Benacková, Kniplova, Pribyl, et al

2 CD / Supraphon / 1999-03-25

Works: Leos Janácek: Jenufa
Performers: Barova, Anna; Belanova, Kveta; Benackova, Gabriela; Berman, Karel; Halir, Vaclav; Janska, Jaroslava; Kniplova, Nadezda; Krejcik, Vladimir; Pokorna, Jindra; Pribyl, Vilem; Stradalova, Cecilie; Suryova...
Conductors: Jílek, Frantisek
Ensemble: Brno Janácek Opera Chorus ; Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra

Janácek: Katya Kabanova / Krombholc, Tikalova, Blachut

2 CD / Supraphon / 1999-03-25

Works: Leos Janácek: Kát'a Kabanov
Performers: Blachut, Benno; Hlobilova, Eva; Jedlicka, Rudolf; Koci, Viktor; Komancova, Ludmila; Kroupa, Zdenek; Lemariova, Marcela; Mixova, Ivana; Tikalova, Drahomira; Vich, Bohumir
Conductors: Krombholc, Jaroslav
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Chorus; Prague National Theatre Orchestra

Blodek: In the Well / Prague National Theatre

1 CD / Supraphon / 1999-03-24

Works: Vilém Blodek: In the Well
Performers: Berman, Karel; Kocian, Vojtech; Marova, Libuse; Sounova-Broukova, Daniela
Conductors: Stych, Jan
Ensemble: Kühn Mixed Chorus ; Prague National Theatre Orchestra

Smetana: The Kiss / Vajnar, Deplotova, Vodicka, Marova

2 CD / Supraphon / 1999-02-04

Works: Bedrich Smetana: The kiss, T 115
Performers: Depoltova, Eva; Effenberkova, Bozena; Haken, Eduard; Hanus, Karel; Jankovsky, Zdenek; Marova, Libuse; Vodicka, Leo Marian; Zitek, Vaclav
Conductors: Vajnar, Frantisek
Ensemble: Brno Janácek Opera Chorus ; Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra

Smetana: Libuse / Dohnányi, Urbanová, et al

2 CD / Supraphon / 1998-11-06

Works: Bedrich Smetana: Libuse, T 107
Performers: Cervinka, Pavel; Kaupova, Helena; Kriz, Vratislav; Markvart, Jan; Podskalsky, Miroslav; Urbanova, Eva; Vele, Ludek; Volkova, Miroslava
Conductors: Dohnányi, Oliver
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Chorus; Prague National Theatre Orchestra

Dvorák: Rusalka / Chalabala, Subrtová, Zidek, Haken

2 CD / Supraphon / 1998-09-28

Works: Antonín Dvorák: Rusalka, Op. 114/B 203
Performers: Bednar, Vaclav; Haken, Eduard; Hlobilova, Eva; Joran, Jiri; Krilova, Vera; Mikova, Alena; Mixova, Ivana; Ovcacikova, Marie; Subrtova, Milada; Wysoczanska, Jadwiga; Zidek, Ivo
Conductors: Chalabala, Zdenek
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Chorus; Prague National Theatre Orchestra

In spinto Mlada Subrtov we hear the most thoroughly Czech Rusalka imaginable...And while Supraphon's newer (1987) Rusalka is on three CDs at full price, the...continue...