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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...

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

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

Martinu: Field Mass, Double Concerto, etc / Mackerras, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2012-08-01

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Field Mass; Double Concerto for 2 String Orchestras, Piano and Timpani; Frescoes of Piero della Francesca for Orchestra
Performers: Bouse, Jan; Ruzicka, Josef; Zitek, Vaclav
Conductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Philharmonic Chorus; Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra

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: Rafael Kubelik - Dvorak, Martinu, Shostakovich / Rudolf Firkusny, piano

2 CD / Supraphon / 2012-04-02

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Symphony no 8 in G major, Op. 88/B 163; Concerto for Piano in G minor, Op. 33/B 63; Dmitry Shostakovich: Symphony no 9 in E flat major, Op. 70; Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 4; M...
Performers: Firkusny, Rudolf; Otava, Zdenek
Conductors: Kubelik, Rafael
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

The name of Rafael Kubelík symbolically opens the SUPRAPHON series of archival recordings featuring the most celebrated Czech conductors. Kubelík's journey to catharsis, which was...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

Martinu: Opening of the Wells / Pavel Kühn

1 CD / Supraphon / 2009-08-01

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Otviráni studánek (The Opening of the Wells), H. 354; Legenda z dymu bramborové nati (The Legend of the Smoke from Potato Fires), H. 360; Mikes of the mountains...
Performers: Bláha, Milan; Bogunia, Stanislav; Cejkova, Milada; Dolezal, Vladimir; Duda, Peter; Kvapil, Jan; Mares, Vlastimil; Messiereur, Petr; Stivin, Jiri; Talich, Jan Jr.; Vocals], Ivan Kusnjer [Barito...

The cantata 'Opening of the Wells', one of Martinu's most intimate professions of love for his native land, simply cannot be absent from the Supraphon...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: 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: Nipponari, Magic Nights, Czech Rhapsody / Pecková, Belohlávek, et al

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...

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...

Gypsy melodies - Brahms, Dvorák, etc / Janal, Kosarek

1 CD / Supraphon / 2005-09-01

Works: Karel Bendl: Cigánské melodie (Gypsy melodies), for voice & piano; Vitezslav Novák: Cigánské melodie (Gypsy melodies), for voice & piano, Op. 14; Antonin Dvorák: Zigeune...
Performers: Janal, Roman; Kosárek, Karel

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

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...

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

Ancerl Gold Edition 16 - Prokofiev

1 CD / Supraphon / 2003-04-01

Works: Sergei Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet Suite no 2, Op. 64b; Romeo and Juliet Suite no 1, Op. 64a; Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67
Performers: Shilling, Eric
Conductors: Ancerl, Karel
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

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

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

Smetana: Dalibor / Krombholc, Blachut, Podvalová, et al

2 CD / Supraphon / 2001-07-01

Works: Bedrich Smetana: Dalibor, B 133/T 96
Performers: Bednar, Vaclav; Blachut, Beno; Kalas, Karel; Petrova, Stefa; Podvalov, Marie; Votava, Antonin
Conductors: Krombholc, Jaroslav
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre 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...

Eben: Songs / Pecková, Kusnjer, Eben, Peruska

1 CD / Supraphon / 2000-05-15

Works: Petr Eben: Love Songs (6); Most Secret Songs (9); Unkind Songs (6); Rilke Songs (6); Songs (11) from the Tesin Region
Performers: Eben, Petr; Kusnjer, Ivan; Peckova, Dagmar; Peruska, Jan

"Luscious modal harmony, sinuous melody, and deep empathy with the texts characterize these elegant and accessible song cycles by...Petr Eben...These are intimate, expressive, often beautiful...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: 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

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

Honegger: Jeanne d'Arc au Bûcher, Cantate de Noël / Baudo

2 CD / Supraphon / 1999-03-25

Works: Arthur Honegger: Jeanne d'Arc au bûcher; Cantate de Noël
Performers: Brachet, Hughette; Chateau, Christiane; Jankovsky, Zdenek; Jindrak, Jindrich; Loup, Francois; Proenza, Pedro; Rodde, Anne Marie; Tvrzsky, Jaroslav
Conductors: Baudo, Serge
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Kühn Children's Chorus ; Prague Philharmonic Chorus; Prague Symphony Orchestra

Dvorák: Symphony No 9, Te Deum / Neumann, Czech Philharmonic

1 CD / Supraphon / 1999-03-25

Works: Antonín Dvorák: Symphony no 9 in E minor, Op. 95/B 178 "From the New World"; Te Deum, Op. 103/B 176
Performers: Benackova, Gabriela; Soucek, Jaroslav
Conductors: Neumann, Václav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Philharmonic Chorus

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

Dvorák: The Cunning Peasant / Vajnar, Prague RSO & Chorus

2 CD / Supraphon / 1999-03-24

Works: Antonín Dvorák: The cunning peasant, Op. 37
Performers: Berman, Karel; Depoltova, Eva; Effenberkova, Bozena; Kopp, Miroslav; Kundlak, Jozef; Sobehartova, Jitka; Vesela, Marie; Vodicka, Leo Marian; Zitek, Vaclav
Conductors: Vajnar, Frantisek
Ensemble: Prague Radio Chorus; Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra

"There are very few opportunities of hearing this uneven but engaging score, and it would be difficult to forecast a very long life for it...continue...

Dvorák: Jakobín / Jiri Pinkas, Brno State PO

2 CD / Supraphon / 1999-02-04

Works: Antonín Dvorák: The Jacobin, Op. 84/B 159
Performers: Berman, Karel; Blachut, Benno; Machotkova, Marcela; Mixova, Ivana; Pribyl, Vilem; Prusa, Karel; Sounova-Broukova, Daniela; Tucek, Rene; Zitek, Vaclav
Conductors: Pinkas, Jiri
Ensemble: Brno State Philharmonic Orchestra; Kantilena Children's Choir; Kühn Mixed Chorus

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

Martinu: The Greek Passion / Mackerras, Mitchinson, Field

2 CD / Supraphon / 1999-02-04

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Greek Passion
Performers: Cullis, Rita; Davies, Arthur; Field, Helen; Geliot, Michael; Gwynne, David; Harris, John [tenor]; Joll, Phillip; Jonasova, Jana; Lawton, Jeffrey; Mitchinson, John; Moses, Geoffrey; Savory, Catherine;...
Conductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir
Ensemble: Brno State Philharmonic Orchestra

Smetana: Dalibor / Kosler, Vodicka, Urbanová, Kusnjer, et al

2 CD / Supraphon / 1998-11-06

Works: Bedrich Smetana: Dalibor, B 133/T 96
Performers: Kalendocsky, Jiri; Kopp, Miroslav; Kriz, Vratislav; Kusnjer, Ivan; Markova, Jirina; Marsik, Bohumil; Urbanova, Eva; Vodicka, Leo Marian
Conductors: Kosler, Zdenek
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Chorus; Prague National Theatre Orchestra

"Ivan Kusnjer and Vratislav Kriz boom away effectively as King Vladislav and his Commandant Budivoj...The orchestra play splendidly for the late Zdenek Kosler." -Gramophone...continue...

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

Dvorak: The Spectre's Bride / Belohlavek, Urbanová, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 1998-11-06

Works: Antonín Dvorák: The Spectre's Bride, Op. 69/B 135
Performers: Kusnjer, Ivan; Ludha, L'udovit; Urbanova, Eva
Conductors: Belohlávek, Jirí
Ensemble: Prague Philharmonic Chorus; Prague Symphony Orchestra

"The Specter's Bride, like Dvorak's late tone poems, was inspired by one of the grisly texts of the Czech playwright Karel Jaromir Erben. In this...continue...

Dvorák: Mass, Te Deum, Biblical Songs / Smetácek, Czech PO

1 CD / Supraphon / 1998-09-28

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Mass for vocal soloists, chorus & orchestra in D major, B.175 (Op. 86); Biblical Songs (Biblické písne) (10) for voice & orchestra, B. 189 (Op. 99); Te Deum for s...
Performers: Jedlicka, Dalibor; Jindrak, Jindrich; Lindauer, Oldrich; Machotkova, Marcela; Maffeo, Gianni; Tvrzsky, Jaroslav
Conductors: Smetacek, Vaclav

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...