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Jan Dismas Zelenka: Missa Nativitatis Domini, Magnificat, O Magnum Mysterium / Musica Florea

1 CD / Supraphon / 2012-10-06

Works: Jan Dismas Zelenka: Magnificat for soprano, chorus, instruments & continuo in C major, ZWV 107; O magnum mysterium, motet for alto, 2 flutes ad lib., 2 violins, viola & continuo in E major, ZWV 17; M...
Performers: Brezina, Jaroslav; Kral, Tomas; Mihalcova, Stanislava; Nosek, Jaromir; Sojkova, Barbora; Svoboda, Cenek
Conductors: Stryncl, Marek
Ensemble: Musica Florea

Recorded at the Church of Saints Simon and Jude, Prague, December 7 - 8, 2011. Following on from the previous two titles (Sepolcri, SU 4068-2;...continue...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

Dialogues

1 CD / Supraphon / 2010-07-08

Works: Anonymous, Czech: Graduale Universi, for vocal ensemble; Alleluia Ostende Nobis, for vocal ensemble; Primo tempore; Peter Graham: Suita pro sólové violoncello; Pawel Syzmanski: Miserere, fo...
Performers: Barta, Jiri; El-Dunia, Hasan; Englichova, Katerina; Manour, Ondrej; Predota, Stanislav; Prokes, Martin; Rehor, David; Sulc, Marek; Vlasankova, Jitka
Conductors:
Ensemble: Schola Gregoriana Pragensis

The renowned ensemble Schola Gregoriana Pragensis and the leading Czech cellist Jiri Barta have been pursuing dialogues on concert stages for a number of years....continue...
Recording information: Domovina Studio (11/03/2009); Hvezda Summer Pavilion, Prague (11/03/2009); Domovina Studio (2010-06-23_2010-06-24&2010-); Hvezda Summer Pavilion, Prague (2010-06-23_2010-06-24&2...continue...

Vorisek: Missa Solemnis in B; Tomasek: Messa con Graduale et Offertorio

1 CD / Supraphon / 2010-06-08

Works: Jan Václav Vorísek: Mass for chorus & orchestra in B flat major, Op. 24 ("Missa solemnis"); Quoniam iniquitatem cognosco, offertory for chorus; Vaclav Jan Tomásek: Messa con Graduale e...
Performers: Brezina, Jaroslav; Broukova, Ivana Bilej; El-Dunia, Hasan; Fadljevicova, Marta; Krejcik, Marian; Nosek, Jaromir; Pospisil, Michael; Predota, Stanislav; Pusova, Renata; Sojkova, Barbora; Svoboda, Cene...
Conductors: Stryncl, Marek
Ensemble: Musica Florea

In October 2009 in a church nearby the Charles Bridge the ensemble Musica Florea gave the modern premiere of sacred compositions by two composers whose...continue...
Recording information: Church of the Virgin Mary under the Chain, Prague (10/01/2009/10/05/2009)....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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Janácek, Dvorák, Smetana, Verdi, Puccini: Arias / Benackov

1 CD / Supraphon / 2005-09-01

Works: Giuseppe Verdi: La forza del destino; Otello; Giacomo Puccini: Tosca; Madama Butterfly; Manon Lescaut; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Queen of Spades, Op. 68; Bedrich Smetana: Libuse; Prodaná neve...
Performers: Benackova, Gabriela; Depoltova, Eva; Pribyl, Vilem; Straka, Peter
Conductors: Gregor, Bohumil; Neumann, Václav; Kosler, Zdenek; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Jilek, Frantisek
Ensemble: ; Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra ; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague National Theatre Chorus

Maiestas Dei - Petrus Wilhelmi de Grudencz / Eben

1 CD / Supraphon / 2005-06-09

Works: Petrus Wilhelmi de Grudencz: Moteto Veni vere - Pneuma eucaristiarum - Paraclito tripudia - Dator eya graciarum; Kyrie Fons bonitatis, for 3 voices; O felicem genitricem / Bohu svému, Kr&aacut...
Performers: El-Dunia, Hasan; Krejcik, Marian; Manour, Ondrej; Medek, Michal; Noskaiova, Petra; Prokes, Martin; Sulc, Marek; Vlcinsky, Matous

"This program is organized according to six religious subjects. Among these, Eben mingles chant from the liturgy for these feasts. The polyphony indulges in complex...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

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

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

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...

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...

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...