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

2 CD / Supraphon / 2012-09-06

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

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

Janacek: The Cunning Little Vixen

2 CD / Supraphon / 2012-08-01

Works: Leos Janácek: The Cunning Little Vixen
Performers: Cizek, Miroslav; Dobra, Jaroslava; Erbenova, Ludmila; Heriban, Josef; Hlavsa, Jan; Hlobilova, Eva; Jedlicka, Dalibor; Kolarova, Katerina; Marova, Libuse; Musilova, Milada; Ourednikova, Vera; Prochazk...
Conductors: Gregor, Bohumil
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Chorus; Prague National Theatre Orchestra

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...

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...

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

2 CD / Supraphon / 2012-05-03

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492; Symphony no 38 in D major, K 504 "Prague"; La clemenza di Tito, K 621; Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 6 in F ma...
Performers: Tauberova, Maria
Conductors: Sejna, Karel
Ensemble: ; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Rarely mentioned in the same breath as his illustrious colleagues Talich, Kubelík and Ancerl, Karel Sejna (1896-1982) was perennially second-in-command, yet despite failing to receive...continue...

Berich Smetana: Tajemstvi - The Secret

2 CD / Supraphon / 2011-08-06

Works: Bedrich Smetana: Overture to The Secret (Tajemstvi)
Conductors: Krombholc, Jaroslav
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Chorus and Orchestra

For The Secret, the second of the three operas Eliska Krasnohorska and Smetana created together, Krasnohorska prepared a libretto based on her story set in...continue...
Recording information: Domovina, Prague, Czech Republic (02/15/1953-02/22/1953)....continue...

Bohemian Impressions / Dvorak, Smetana, Janacek, Martinu

1 CD / Supraphon / 2011-07-03

Works: Bedrich Smetana: My Country, cycle of symphonic poems; Antonin Dvorák: Czech suite in D major, Op. 39; In Nature's Realm (V prírode), concert overture, B. 168 (Op. 91); Josef Suk: A Sum...
Conductors: Neumann, Václav; Pesek, Libor; Belohlávek, Jirí
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Philharmonia

The names of Bedrich Smetana, Antonin Dvorak, Leos Janacek, and Bohuslav Martinu are rightly synonymous with the global fame of Czech music. And it was...continue...

Pavel èporcl & Romano Stilo: Gipsy Way [DVD]

1 DVD Video / Supraphon / 2011-04-03

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita for Lute in E major, BWV 1006a; Jenö Hubay: Scènes de la Csárda no 4, Op. 32 "Hejre Kati"; N/A: Russian Fantasy; Pablo de Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen, O...
Performers: Sporcl, Pavel
Conductors:
Ensemble: Romano Stilo

The new DVD featuring the violin virtuoso, Pavel Sporcl, captures one of his two unique open-air concerts at the Smetana Litomyl festival with the Slovak...continue...
Run Time: 96 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color
Sound Format(s): Dolby Digital 2.0,
...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...

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...

Fibich: Sarka, opera

2 CD / Supraphon / 2010-04-03

Works: Zdenek Fibich: Sárka, opera, Op. 51
Conductors: Chalabala, Zdenek

The opera Sarka could be termed a joint work of deep love and feeling. Zdenek Fibich composed it at the end of the 19th century...continue...
Recording information: Domovina Studio, Prague (03/18/1953/03/27/1953)....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...

Janácek: Lachian Dances, Taras Bulba, etc / Hrusa, Brno PO

1 CD / Supraphon / 2008-11-02

Works: Leos Janácek: Lachian (Lasské) Dances (6) for orchestra, JW 6/17; Príhody Lisky Bystrousky (The Cunning Little Vixen); Taras Bulba
Conductors: Hrusa, Jakub
Ensemble: Jena Philharmonic Orchestra

Many seasoned conductors keep returning to Janacek's symphonic works - owing to their sparkling expressiveness, colourful emotions and lucid purity drawn deep from the wellspring...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...

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...

Smetana: The Two Widows / Krombholc, et al

2 CD / Supraphon / 2007-07-05

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

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

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

1 CD / Supraphon / 2007-07-05

Works: Giuseppe Verdi: Aida, opera; Don Carlos; La forza del destino; Un ballo in maschera; Giacomo Puccini: Tosca; Turandot; Francesco Cilèa: Adriana Lecouvreur; Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana,...
Performers: Urbanova, Eva
Conductors: Belohlávek, Jirí; Lenárd, Ondrej; Frantisek Preisler, Jr.; Dohnányi, Oliver von
Ensemble: ; Prague National Theatre Chorus; Prague National Theatre Orchestra; Prague Philharmonic Chorus; Prague Symphony Orchestra

Eva Urbanova, opera singer, soloist of the National Theatre Opera in Prague, and guest artist at prestigious foreign opera houses (including New York's Metropolitan Opera)...continue...

Playful Clarinet - Bach, Bizet etc / Peterková

1 CD / Supraphon / 2007-05-04

Works: Zequinha de Abreu: Tico-Tico no Fubá,á for voice & ensemble; Antonio Carlos Jobim: Garota de Ipanema, song (a.k.a. "The Girl from Ipanema"); Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Flight of the Bumbleb...
Performers: Kondratenko, Irina; Peterkova, Ludmila

The swinging step of Jobim's "Girl From Ipanema", the wild revel of Monti's "Czardas" or the virtuosity of Rimsky-Korsakov's "Flight of the Bumblebee" and Debussy's...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 11 - Dvorák

1 CD / Supraphon / 2006-09-02

Works: Antonin Dvorák: In Nature's Realm Overture, Op. 91; Carnival Overture, Op. 92; Othello Overture, Op. 93; Waltz for strings in A major (arr. from Waltzes, B. 101/1), B. 105/1; Waltz for strings i...
Conductors: Talich, Vaclav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Soloists

"Antonin Dvorak knew how to listen to nature. The material values of objects change in to spiritual values of music." -Vaclav Talich This recording features...continue...

Václav Talich Special Edition Vol 9 - Mozart, Tchaikovsky

1 CD / Supraphon / 2006-09-01

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492; Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620; Concerto for Flute no 1 in G major, K 313 (285c); Symphony no 38 i...
Conductors: Talich, Vaclav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Slovak State Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra; Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra

"A beautiful crystal that sparkles with eternal fire."-Vaclav Talich wrote on Mozart's music. This recording includes the overture to the opera 'The Magic Flute,' 'Symphonies...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...

Václav Talich Special Edition Vol 8 - Tchaikovsky, Wagner

1 CD / Supraphon / 2006-04-07

Works: Richard Wagner: Tristan und Isolde, opera, WWV 90; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Pathétique Symphony, Op. 74
Conductors: Talich, Vaclav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra; Frantisek Burda (Engineer)

Vaclav Talich conducted Tchaikovsky's 'Symphonie Pathetique' and Wagner's 'Prelude und Liebestod' (from the opera 'Tristand und Isolde') during his tour of Russia in February and...continue...

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

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

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...

Italian Operatic Arias / Urbanova, Lenard, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2004-01-04

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

Martinu: Opera Suites and Excerpts / Neumann, Jilek, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2003-09-30

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Julietta; Comedy on the Bridge; The three wishes, H 175; The Suburban Theatre, H 252; Mirandolina, H 346
Conductors: Neumann, Václav; Jílek, Frantisek
Ensemble: Brno State Philharmonic Orchestra; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

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 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

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

Bizet, Mozart, et al: Arias / D. Pecková, Belohlávek, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-07-04

Works: Georges Bizet: Carmen, opera; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Don Giovanni, K 527; Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492; Così fan tutte, K 588; Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria rustica...
Performers: Peckova, Dagmar
Conductors: Belohlávek, Jirí
Ensemble: Prague Philharmonia

This soprano's star is continuing to rise and she is Supraphon's main vocal attraction. This concert of arias was recorded live at a benefit concert...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: 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

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: The Makropulos Case / Gregor, Prague National

2 CD / Supraphon / 1999-03-25

Works: Leos Janácek: The Makropulos Affair
Performers: Prylova, Libuse; Tattermuschová, Helena; Vonásek, Rudolf; Zidek, Ivo
Conductors: Gregor, Bohumil
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Chorus; Prague National Theatre Orchestra

Alongside his last opera "From the House of the Dead", "The Makropulos Case" is probably one of the most expressive of Janacek's works. The action...continue...