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Synagogue Chants

1 CD / Supraphon / 2012-08-01

Works: Anonymous: Shema Yisrael
Performers: Handler, Karol; Kohn, Jeno; Kovacs, Alexander; Lorand, Marcel
Conductors:
Ensemble: Trio Lorand

Aram Khachaturian: Violin Concerto; Cello Concerto, Piano Concerto / Leonid Kogan, violin; Antonin Jemelik, piano

2 CD / Supraphon / 2012-07-31

Works: Aram Khachaturian: Concerto for Violin in D minor; Concerto for Cello in E minor; Ode in Memory of Vladimir Ilich Lenin, for orchestra; Gayane, ballet suite; Garun Yerevan, song for voice & piano; Za...
Performers: Jemelik, Antonin; Khachaturian, Aram; Knushevitsky, Svyatoslav; Kogan, Leonid
Conductors: Khachaturian, Aram; Gauk, Aleksandr

Soviet composer, conductor and spontaneous musician - the three faces of Aram Khachaturian

"I am firmly convinced that truly great music must in all its

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Morava: String Quartets by Pavel Fischer and Iva Bittova / Skampa Quartet

1 CD / Supraphon / 2012-05-03

Works: Pavel Fischer: Quartet for Strings no 1 ("Morava"); Jedú chlapci, jedú, for voice & string quartet; Brodil Janko kone, for voice & string quartet; Quartet for Strings no 2 ("Wild Mountain T...
Performers: Bittova, Iva; Fischer, Pavel
Conductors:
Ensemble: Skampa String Quartet

Neither the Skampa Quartet, who have established a firm position among the world's finest chamber ensembles, nor the phenomenal musician Iva Bittová needs any introduction....continue...
Recording information: Martínek Studio, Prague (2011-10-17_2011-10-18&2011-)....continue...

Merry Christmas: World Famous Carols / Bambini Di Praga

1 CD / Supraphon / 2011-11-03

Works: Anonymous, Czech: Cas radosti, veselosti (Time of Joy, Time of Good Cheer) (Tranovsky Hymnal 45); Christmas Traditional: Ding Dong! Merrily on High (French); Svatou dobu jiz tu máme (Moravian);...
Performers: Bouskova, Jana; Celbova, Sarka; Havrankova, Veronika; Kalvachova, Katerina; Kovandova, Katerina; Palickova, Jitka; Puterova, Jana; Stedra, Irena; Svoboda, Jiri; Valkova, Julie; Vitova, Veronika
Conductors:
Ensemble: Bambini Di Praga

On 28 June 2011 a significant chapter in the history of Czech music closed with the passing of a legend: after 38 years the Bambini...continue...
Recording information: Czech Radio Studio, Prague, Czech Republic (06/1998)....continue...

Voyage / Romantic works for voice & piano

1 CD / Supraphon / 2011-04-03

Works: Modest Mussorgsky: The nursery; Richard Strauss: Mädchenblumen, songs (4) for voice & piano, Op. 22 (TrV 153); Antonin Dvorák: Love Songs (Písne milostmé) (8) for voice & piano, B...
Performers: Jankov, Martina; Wyss, Gerard

The gracious young soprano Martina Janková has established a firm position amidst fierce international competition. Since 1998 she has been an Oper Zürich soloist and...continue...
Recording information: Radio Studio DRS, Zürich, Switzerland (09/2004)....continue...

Life With Czech Music: Janácek, Martinu

4 CD / Supraphon / 2010-11-05

Works: Leos Janácek: Jealousy (Zárlivost), overture for orchestra, JW 6/10; The Cunning Little Vixen, suite for orchestra (arranged and orchestrated by Václav Talich); Sárka, ope...
Performers: Bouse, Jan; Ruzicka, Josef; Zitek, Vaclav
Conductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir

In commemoration of the death of Sir Charles Mackerras (1926 – 2010), Supraphon presents one of two reissue compilations entitled Life with Czech Music, here...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...

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...

Dvorák in America

3 CD / Supraphon / 2010-07-08

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Symphony no 9 in E minor, Op. 95/B 178 "From the New World"; Te Deum for soprano, bass, chorus & orchestra, B. 176 (Op. 103) (once listed as Opp. 93 & 98); Quartet for Strings no...
Performers: Benackova, Gabriela; Chuchro, Josef; Hala, Josef; Sadlo, Milos; Suk, Josef
Conductors: Belohlávek, Jirí; Neumann, Václav; Hrusa, Jakub

The music is extremely inspired and profound, perfectly built and immensely amiable for the listener - simply beautiful. It reflects the powerful new sources of...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...

Music From Eighteenth Century Prague: Jacob

1 CD / Supraphon / 2010-03-03

Works: Václav Gunther Jacob: Dixit Dominus (Psalm 109), for chorus (Anathema Gratiarum); Missa Dei Filii, for chorus & orchestra, Op. 2 (Acratismus pro honore Dei); Vezirius Turcicus (Turkish Vizier), ...
Performers: El-Dunia, Hasan; Král, Tomás [Baritone Vocal]; Nosek, Jaromir; Noskaiova, Petra; Sojková, Barbora
Conductors: Hugo, Robert
Ensemble: Capella Regia Praha

Throughout the 18th century, Prague was a significant European centre. When it comes to music, it fused in a singular manner influences primarily from Dresden,...continue...
Recording information: Theresian Hall, Brevnov Monastery, Prague (Czech Radio)....continue...

Music from Eighteenth-Century Prague - Rorate Coeli / Jana Semeradova, Collegium Marianum

1 CD / Supraphon / 2009-11-14

Works: Václav Karel Holan Rovensky: Maria, pole vznesené (Maria, thou lofty field), hymn for voice & ensemble; Ach Boze, kterak jsem zaslouzila (O God, how did I deserve), hymn for voice & ensembl...
Performers: Blazikov, Hana; Kral, Tomas [Baritone Vocal]; Krejcik, Marian; Rejsek, Radek
Conductors:
Ensemble: Collegium Marianum

In the rich musical life of early 18th century Prague, the Advent and Christmas seasons formed a chapter unto themselves. All the pieces on this...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...

Laudate pueri Dominum - Music of Piarists in Baroque Bohemia / Hugo, Capella Regia, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2008-06-06

Works: Johann Caspar Ferdinand Fischer: Lytaniae Lauretanae no 6; Prelude and Fugue for keyboard in C major (Ariadne musica); Salve Regina, for 3 voices & orchestra; Antonín Maschat: Jubilate apparenti...
Performers: Blazikov, Hana; El-Dunia, Hasan; Noskaiova, Petra; Safarik, Vojtech; Smid, Ondrej; Sommer, Katy
Conductors: Hugo, Robert
Ensemble: Capella Regia Praha

Choosing the psalm verse 'Laudate Pueri Dominum' as the title for this album did not come about by chance. These words (Praise the Lord, ye...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...

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...

Václav Talich Special Edition Vol 17- Smetana, Dvorák, etc

2 CD / Supraphon / 2007-10-01

Works: Bedrich Smetana: Má vlast; Nasim devám (To Our Girls), polka for orchestra (or piano) in D major, JB 1; Libuse; The Two Widows (Dve vdovy); Prazsky karneval (Prague Carnival), introduction ...
Performers: Dvorakov, Ludmila; Rostropovich, Mstislav
Conductors: Talich, Vaclav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra

The final title in the Talich Special Edition series is a sort of chronological cross-section of Talich’s recordings. It opens with the symphonic poem Sarka,...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...

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...

Brixi: Judas Iscariothes / Krcek, Musica Bohemica, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2006-02-10

Works: Franz Xaver Brixi: Judas Iscariothes, oratorio
Performers: Ksica, Josef; Podskalsky, Miloslav; Prazak, Josef; Vernerova-Novakova, Ludmila; Vinklárek, Jirí
Conductors: Krcek, Jaroslav
Ensemble: Musica Bohemica

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: 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...

Janácek: Moravian Folk Poetry in Song / Bittová, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2005-02-07

Works: Leos Janácek: Moravian folk poetry in Song
Performers: Bittova, Iva
Conductors:
Ensemble: Skampa String Quartet

Ancerl Gold Edition 36 - Prokofiev / Navarra, Soukupov

1 CD / Supraphon / 2004-11-04

Works: Sergey Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky, Op. 78; Symphony-Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in E minor, Op. 125
Performers: Navarra, André; Soukupova, Vera
Conductors: Ancerl, Karel
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

"This is Volume 36 in Supraphon's Gold Edition of Ancerl recordings; it brings together two recordings from 1963. If you want this combination or a...continue...

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: 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...

Iva Bittová - Classic

1 CD / Supraphon / 1998-11-05

Works: Iva Bittova: Quartet for Cora
Performers: Bittova, Iva
Conductors:
Ensemble: Skampa String Quartet

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