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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...

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...

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...

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

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

Bohuslav Martinu: Recké Pasije -The Greek Passion

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dvorák: Kate and the Devil / Chalabala, Havlák, Komancová, Asmus, Berman, et al

2 CD / Supraphon / 2008-06-06

Works: Antonin Dvorák: The Devil and Kate (Cert a Káca), opera, B. 201 (Op. 112)
Performers: Asmus, Rudolf; Berman, Karel; Havlak, Lubomir [Tenor Vocal]; Horacek, Jaroslav; Koci, Premysl; Komancov, Ludmilla; Krilova, Vera; Steinerova, Marie; Vonasek, Rudolf; Vymazalova, Jaroslava
Conductors: Chalabala, Zdenek
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Orchestra

The success of the symphonic poems 'Water Sprite', 'Midday Witch', 'Golden Spinning-wheel' and 'Pigeon', drawing on themes from folk ballads, encouraged Dvorak to seek inspiration...continue...

Ancerl Gold Edition Vol 43 - 46 - Britten, Dobias, Kalas, etc / Rauch, Czech PO, et al

4 CD / Supraphon / 2008-05-01

Works: Benjamin Britten: The Young person's guide to the orchestra; Ilja Hurnik: Four Seasons, chamber suite; Ondrás, ballet; Václav Dobiás: Build Up Your Country to Reinforce the Peace...
Performers: Cech, Frantisek; Dobrodinsky, Bedrich; Horak, Jiri; Jilek, Zdenek; Novak, Geza; Rauch, Frantisek; Rybin, Alois; Shejbal, Josef; Snitil, Vaclav; Soumar, Jan; St'astny, Jaroslav; Stefek, Miroslav; Svih...
Conductors: Ancerl, Karel
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

On the occasion of the centenary of the birth of the conductor Karel Ancerl the "final word" remains to be said within the Ancerl Gold...continue...

Musica antiqua Citolibensis / Vajnar, Starek, et al

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...

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...

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...

Smetana: The Kiss / Chalabala, Kalas, Cervinková, et al

2 CD / Supraphon / 2006-10-07

Works: Bedrich Smetana: Overture to The Kiss (Hubicka)
Performers: Blachut, Beno; Cervinkova, Ludmila; Hruska, Karel; Jedenactik, Vladimir; Kalas, Karel; Koci, Premysl; Petrova, Stefa
Conductors: Chalabala, Zdenek
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Chorus

The comic opera The Kiss, based on a libretto by Eliska Krasnohorska, was Bedrich Smetana's sixth opera. It was completed in the summer of 1876,...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...

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...

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 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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mozart: Don Giovanni / Pesek, Zítek, Berman, et al

2 CD / Supraphon / 1999-03-26

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Don Giovanni
Performers: Berman, Karel; Depoltova, Eva; Hajóssyová, Magdaléna [Sopran; Haken, Eduard; Jedlicka, Dalibor; Kocian, Vojtech; Pokorny, Jiri; Zitek, Vaclav
Conductors: Pesek, Libor
Ensemble: Prague Chamber 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

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

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...

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...