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Zelenka: Sub olea pacis et palma virtutis / Stryncl, et al

2 CD / Supraphon / 2012-09-06

Works: Jan Dismas Zelenka: Sub olea pacis, ZWV 175 "S. Wenceslao"
Performers: Brezina, Jaroslav; Forster, Markus; Hlavenkova, Anna; Kiss, Noemi; Prochazka, Ales; Zdunikowski, Adam
Conductors: Stryncl, Marek
Ensemble: Boni Pueri Boys Choir; Musica Aeterna; Musica Florea; Philidor Ensemble

"The performance is in the period style. The soloists are all very good, as are the various instrumetnal and choral ensembles. The recording, made in...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

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: 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...

Great Czech Conductors: Karel Sejna - Mozart: Sym. 38; Beethoven: Sym. 6; Schubert: Sym. 8; Mahler: Sym. 4

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...

Best Of Classics / from the Supraphon catalog [10 CD]

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...

Czech Opera Highlight

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

Bedrich Smetana: Libuse / Jaroslav Krombholc, et al

2 CD / Supraphon / 2009-09-01

Works: Bedrich Smetana: Libuse
Performers: Bednaf, Vaclav; Berman, Karel; Jindrak, Jindrich; Kniplova, Nadezda; Kroupa, Zdenek; Subrtova, Milada; Tattermuschova, Helena; Votava, Antonin; Vymazalova, Jaroslava; Zidek, Ivo
Conductors: Krombholc, Jaroslav
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Orchestra

The opera Libuse occupies a unique position in Czech national culture. Smetana composed it as a festive opera to be performed on occasions celebrating the...continue...

Martinu: Julietta Orchestra Suite and Fragments / Sir Charles Mackerras, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2009-06-06

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Julietta, suite from the opera, H. 253b (arranged by Vostrák); Julietta, fragments (3) from the opera for soloists, chorus & orchestra, H. 253a
Performers: Davislim, Steve; Demuthov, Daniela; Goncalves, Frederic; Kosarek, Karel; Kosinov, Milada; Kozena, Magdalena; Lagrange, Michele; Mrackova-Fucikov, Veronika; Pychov, Stepanka; Teste, Nicolas
Conductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

World Premiere Recording decades after Martinu's death. Live Recording from the work's world premiere on December 12, 2008. Features Australians Steve Davislim and Czech specialist...continue...

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...

Janácek: From the House of the Dead / Gregor, Bednar, Blachut, Zidek, et al

2 CD / Supraphon / 2009-01-04

Works: Leos Janácek: From the House of the Dead
Performers: Bednar, Vaclav; Blachut, Benno; Horacek, Jaroslav; Kocí, Premysl; Tattermuschová, Helena; Zidek, Ivo
Conductors: ; Gregor, Bohumil
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Chorus; Prague National Theatre Orchestra

This is the first CD release of the legendary 1964 production of Janácek's last opera by Bohumil Gregor and soloists of the National Theater. The...continue...

Martinu: Spalícek [complete], etc / Jílek, et al

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...

Smetana: The Two Widows / Krombholc, et al

2 CD / Supraphon / 2007-07-05

Works: Bedrich Smetana: The Two Widows (Dve vdovy)
Performers: Fidlerova, Miloslava; Haken, Eduard; Tauberova, Maria; Tikalova, Drahomira; Zidek, Ivo; Zlesak, Antonin
Conductors: Krombholc, Jaroslav
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Chorus

This is the first-ever release on CD of the 1956 recording of Smetana's comic opera. The Two Widows by legendary soloists of the National Theater...continue...

Best of Eva Urbanová - Verdi, Puccini, Janácek, Smetana, etc

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...

Martinu: The Epic of Gilgamesh / Belohlávek, Prague SO

1 CD / Supraphon / 2007-07-05

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Epic of Gilgamesh
Performers: Machotkova, Marcela; Prusa, Karel; Zahradnicek, Jiri; Zitek, Vaclav
Conductors: Belohlávek, Jirí
Ensemble: Prague Symphony Orchestra

Jiri Belohlavek is a world-renowned conductor of the works of Bohuslav Martinu, including the symphonic, operatic, oratorio and cantata literature. Martinu's oratorio The Epic of...continue...

Shostakovich: Symphonies (complete) / Shostakovich, et al

10 CD / Supraphon / 2006-10-07

Works: Dmitry Shostakovich: Symphony no 1 in F minor, Op. 10; Symphony no 12 in D minor, Op. 112 "To the Memory of Lenin - 1917"; Symphony no 2 in B flat major (To October), Op. 14; Symphony no 10 in E mino...
Performers: Mikulás, Peter [Bass Vocals]; Ryssov, Mikhail; Shaguch, Marina
Conductors: Shostakovich, Maxim
Ensemble: Kühn Male Chorus ; Prague Philharmonic Chorus; Prague Symphony Orchestra

This 10 CD compilation is the only complete collection of the symphonies of Dmitri Shostakovich conducted by his son Maxim Shostakovich. This compilation of live...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...

Mahler: Symphonies / Neumann, Czech PO, et al

11 CD / Supraphon / 2006-07-01

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 1 in D major "Titan"; Symphony no 10 in F sharp minor/major; Symphony no 2 in C minor "Resurrection"; Symphony no 3 in D minor; Symphony no 4 in G major; Symphony no 5 in C...
Performers: Benackova, Gabriela; Hajóssyová, Magdaléna [Sopran; Kejmar, Miroslav; Ludwig, Christa; Nielsen, Inga; Novak, Richard; Schöne, Wolfgang; Sounova, Daniela; Vocals], Thomas Mos...
Conductors: Neumann, Václav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Kühn Children's Chorus ; Prague Philharmonic Chorus

In the years 1976-1982 the Czech Philharmonic recorded the complete symphonies of Gustav Mahler with conductor Vclav Neumann (1920-1995), outstanding soloists Gabriela Benackov, Magdalena Hajssyov,...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...

Reicha: Requiem / Matl, Hruba-Freiberger, Barova, Dolezal

1 CD / Supraphon / 2005-10-12

Works: Antoine Reicha: Requiem for soloists, chorus & orchestra
Performers: Dolezal, Vladimir; Hruba-Freiberger, Venceslava; Tvrzsky, Jaroslav; Vele, Ludek
Conductors: Mátl, Lubomír
Ensemble: Dvorák Chamber Orchestra

Dvorák: Rusalka / Krombholc, Haken, Cervinková, et al

2 CD / Supraphon / 2005-05-01

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Rusalka
Performers: Blachut, Beno; Cervinkova, Ludmila; Fidlerova, Miloslava; Haken, Eduard; Hanzalikova, Ludmila; Joran, Jiri; Koci, Premysl; Podvalov, Marie; Tauberova, Maria
Conductors: Krombholc, Jaroslav
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Orchestra

This release features the historic 1952 recording of Dvorak's most romantic opera, 'Rusalka'. This performance features the incomparable Beno Blachut as the Prince. He is...continue...

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

Ancerl Gold Edition 35 - Vycpalek, Ostrcil / Tikalova, Mraz

1 CD / Supraphon / 2004-11-04

Works: Ladislav Vycpálek: Cantata of the Last Things of Man, for soloists, choir & orchestra, Op. 16; Otakar Ostrcil: Suite for large orchestra in C minor, Op. 14
Performers: Mraz, Ladislav; Tikalova, Drahomira
Conductors: Ancerl, Karel
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

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

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

Martinu: Mirandolina / Frizza, Mátlová, Bruera, Belarus NPO

2 CD / Supraphon / 2004-03-16

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Mirandolina
Performers: Alberghini, Simone; Bruera, Daniela; Edwards, Simon; Esper, Simeon; Marabelli, Enrico; Matlova, Tereza; Tonsini, Massimiliano; Traversi, Elena
Conductors: Frizza, Riccardo
Ensemble: Belarus National Philharmonic Orchestra

"Mirandolina is a lengthy star-turn of a role, and Daniela Bruera fills perfectly. She manages to be sweet and winning without turning the heroine into...continue...

Dvorák: The Stubborn Lovers / Belohlavek, Kloubova, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2004-03-09

Works: Antonín Dvorák: The Stubborn Lovers, Op 17/B 46
Performers: Belacek, Gustav; Brezina, Jaroslav; Janal, Roman; Kloubova, Zdena; Sykorova, Jana
Conductors: Belohlávek, Jirí
Ensemble: Prague Philharmonia; Prague Philharmonic Chorus

"The performers are quite good; I particularly enjoyed the light, graceful singing of tenor Jaroslav Brazine as Tonik. Belohlavek leads with spirit, the orchestra plays...continue...

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...

Italian Operatic Arias / Urbanova, Lenard, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2004-01-04

Works: Vincenzo Bellini: Norma, opera; Francesco Cilèa: Adriana Lecouvreur; Jules Massenet: Thaïs; Giacomo Puccini: Edgar, opera; Turandot; Manon Lescaut; Alfredo Catalani: La Wally; Pietro Masc...
Performers: Svehlova, Lucie; Urbanova, Eva
Conductors: Lenárd, Ondrej
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Orchestra

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

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 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

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

Michna: Czech Lute, etc / Krcek, Mihalikova, Brezina, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-11-01

Works: Adam Michna: Czech Lute
Performers: Brezina, Jaroslav; Mihalikova, Jarmila
Conductors: Krcek, Jaroslav
Ensemble: Musica Bohemica; Prague Chamber 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

Ancerl Gold Edition 12 - Martinu: Piano Concerto, etc

1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-10-09

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Concerto for Piano no 3; Bouquet
Performers: Cervena, Sona; Domaninska, Libuse; Havlak, Lubomir; Mraz, Ladislav; Palenicek, Josef
Conductors: Ancerl, Karel
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Kühn Children's Chorus ; 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

Janacek: Sinfonietta, Glagolitic Mass / Bakala, Brno RSO

1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-06-02

Works: Leos Janácek: Sinfonietta; Glagolitic Mass
Performers: Domaninska, Libuse; Valka, Josef
Conductors: Bakala, Bretislav
Ensemble: Brno Radio Symphony Orchestra; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Moravian Academic Choral Society; Vach Moravian Teachers' Female Chorus

Famous Czech Opera Duets - Smetana, Dvorak, et al / Urbanov

1 CD / Supraphon / 2001-06-04

Works: Bedrich Smetana: Libuse; Prodaná nevesta (The Bartered Bride), opera, JB 1; Dalibor, B 133/T 96; Antonin Dvorák: Jakobin, opera, B. 159/B. 200 (Op. 84); Rusalka; Zdenek Fibich: Sá...
Performers: Bauerova, Martina; Brezina, Jaroslav; Novak, Richard; Tolas, Dalibor; Urbanova, Eva; Vodicka, Leo Marian
Conductors: Frantisek Preisler, Jr.

Janacek: Sarka / Mackerras, Urbanova, Straka, Brezina, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2001-03-23

Works: Leos Janácek: Sárka, opera, JW 1/1
Performers: Brezina, Jaroslav; Straka, Peter; Urbanova, Eva; Vocals], Ivan Kusnjer [Baritone
Conductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir
Ensemble: Prague Philharmonic Chorus

The young Janacek began to write his first opera, "Sarka", in 1887. The following year he discontinued work on it and laid the unfinished work...continue...

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...

Dukát: Cithara Nova / Marek Stryncl, Musica Florea

1 CD / Supraphon / 2001-01-02

Works: Josef Leopold V. Dukát: Cithara nova
Performers: Foster, Markus; Hlavenkova, Anna; Prochazka, Ales
Conductors: Stryncl, Marek
Ensemble: Musica Florea

This is an important world premiere recording of some highly satisfying music. The name of Josef Leopold Dukat (1684-1717) will not have any concrete meaning...continue...

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

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