Fibich: Symphonies 1, 2, & 3, etc / Sejna, Prague PO2 CD / Supraphon / 2002-08-02 Works: Zdenék Fibich: Symphony no 1 in F major, Op. 17; Symphony no 2 in E flat major, Op. 38; Symphony no 3 in E minor, Op. 53; At Twilight, Op. 39 "Summer Evening"; Romance of Spring, Op. 23Conductors: Sejna, Karel Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Philharmonic Chorus This double disc set of the quintessential Romantic Czech composer Zdenek Fibich is part of Supraphon's golden treasury series....continue... ![]() Ach Homo Fragilis / Schola Gregoriana Pragensis1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-07-04 ![]() Mozart: Overtures, Divertimenti, etc / Afflatus Quintet1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-07-04 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620; Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492; Divertimento for 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons and 2 Horns no 14 in B flat m...Conductors: Ensemble: Afflatus Quintet ![]() Bizet, Mozart, et al: Arias / D. Pecková, Belohlávek, et al1 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... ![]() Dvorak: Symphony no 9 "New World," etc/ Belohlávek, Czech PO1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-06-02 Works: Antonín Dvorák: Symphony no 9 in E minor, Op. 95/B 178 "From the New World"; Carnival Overture, Op. 92; Symphonic Variations for Orchestra, Op. 78/B 70Conductors: Belohlávek, Jirí Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra ![]() Janacek: Sinfonietta, Glagolitic Mass / Bakala, Brno RSO1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-06-02 Works: Leos Janácek: Sinfonietta; Glagolitic MassPerformers: Domaninska, Libuse; Valka, Josef Conductors: Bakala, Bretislav Ensemble: Brno Radio Symphony Orchestra; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Moravian Academic Choral Society; Vach Moravian Teachers' Female Chorus ![]() Vejvanovsky: Vespers of Saint Wenceslas / Stryncl, et al1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-06-02 "By all criteria, this is a wonderful recording. The performances by Boni Pueri, a Czech boys choir, and the vocal soloists perfectly match the elegant...continue... ![]() Czech Serenade - Famous Melodies by Dvorak, Suk, et al1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-05-08 Works: Antonín Dvorák: Serenade for Strings in E major, Op. 22; Quintet for Piano and Strings no 2 in A major, Op. 8155; Waltzes (8) for Piano, Op. 54/B 101; Czech Suite in D major, Op. 39/B 9...Conductors: Neumann, Václav Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra ![]() Smetana, Janacek, Martinu, Sevcic / Sporcl, Jirikovsky1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-05-08 Works: Bedrich Smetana: Pieces (2) for Violin and Piano, T 128 "From my homeland"; Leos Janácek: Sonata for Violin and Piano; Bohuslav Martinu: Czech Rhapsody for Violin and Piano; Otakar Sevcic: Blu...Performers: Jirikovsky, Petr; Sporcl, Pavel ![]() Arkiv - Dvorak: Complete Piano Trios / Suk Piano Trio2 CD / Supraphon / 2002-04-06 Works: Antonín Dvorák: Trio for Piano and Strings no 1 in B flat major, Op. 21/B 51; Trio for Piano and Strings no 2 in G minor, Op. 26/B 56; Trio for Piano and Strings no 3 in F minor, Op. 65...Conductors: Ensemble: Suk Piano Trio ![]() Dvorak: Symphonic Variations, etc / Mackerras, Czech SO1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-03-08 Works: Antonín Dvorák: Symphonic Variations for Orchestra, Op. 78/B 70; Scherzo capriccioso, Op. 66/B 131; Legends (10) for Orchestra, Op. 59/B 122Conductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir Ensemble: Czech Symphony Orchestra "Like Talich and Neumann before him, Mackerras obtains an almost impossibly lush and luminous string tone from these fine Czech musicians, the like of which...continue... ![]() Arkiv - Foerster: Complete Piano Trios / Foerster Trio1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-03-08 Works: Josef Bohuslav Foerster: Trio for Piano and Strings no 1 in F minor, Op. 8; Trio for Piano and Strings no 2 in B flat major, Op. 38; Trio for Piano and Strings no 3 in A minor, Op. 105Conductors: Ensemble: Foerster Trio "I must emphasize the great beauty and sturdy construction of these three works. They are probably almost unknown to most collectors but surely deserve to...continue... ![]() Arkiv -Mendelssohn: Octet, Piano Trio / Janacek Quartet, etc1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-03-08 Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Octet for Strings in E flat major, Op. 20; Trio for Piano and Strings no 1 in D minor, Op. 49Conductors: Ensemble: Janácek String Quartet ; Smetana String Quartet; Suk Piano Trio "If you need both of these works, there are few readings that equal these, especially at Supraphon's reduced prices. The sound has been improved to...continue... ![]() Martinu: Cello Sonatas Nos. 1-3; Cello Concerto No. 2; "Rossini" Variations; Variations On A Slovak Folksong / Sas Vectomov, cello; J. Palenicek, piano2 CD / Supraphon / 2002-02-08 Conductors: Kosler, ZdenekEnsemble: Prague Symphony Orchestra "The Second Concerto is a big, rich, juicy work that is bound to appeal to most music lovers. It starts right off with a heady,...continue... ![]() Vivere - Bixio, Tosti, et al: Canzonettas / Dvorsky, Stur1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-01-22 ![]() Franck, Ravel, Debussy / Ivan Moravec1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-01-01 Works: César Franck: Prelude, Chorale and Fugue for Piano, M 21; Maurice Ravel: Sonatine for Piano; Claude Debussy: Préludes, Book 2; Suite for Piano "Pour le piano"; Préludes, Book 1Performers: Moravec, Ivan ![]() Chopin: Four Ballades, Mazurkas, Barcarolle / Ivan Moravec1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-01-01 Works: Frédéric Chopin: Ballade for Piano no 1 in G minor, B 66/Op. 23; Ballade for Piano no 2 in F major/a minor, B 102/Op. 38; Ballade for Piano no 3 in A flat major, B 136/Op. 47; Ballade f...Performers: Moravec, Ivan ![]() Mozart: Piano Sonatas no 13, 14, 17, Fantasia / Ivan Moravec1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-01-01 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sonata for Piano no 13 in B flat major, K 333 (315c); Sonata for Piano no 17 in B flat major, K 570; Sonata for Piano no 14 in C minor, K 457; Fantasy for Piano in C minor, K...Performers: Moravec, Ivan "Moravec and Mozart. It's often a beautiful match - smooth, without a hitch. The pianist is at his best in slow movements, where he is...continue... ![]() Martinu: Cello Concertos no 1 & 2 / May, Neumann, Czech PO1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-01-01 Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Concerto for Cello no 1; Concerto for Cello no 2Performers: May, Angelica Conductors: Neumann, Václav Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra ![]() Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Op 13, 27/2, 90, 81a / Ivan Moravec1 CD / Supraphon / 2002-01-01 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for piano no 8 in C minor, Op. 13 "Pathetique"; Sonata for Piano no 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27/2 "Moonlight"; Sonata for Piano no 27 in E minor, Op. 90; Sonata for Piano...Performers: Moravec, Ivan ![]() ![]() Old Czech Marches - Kmoch, et al / Neumann, Czech PO1 CD / Supraphon / 2001-11-02 Works: Julius Fucik: Florentiner, Op. 214; Fanfarenklänge, Op. 278; Uncle Teddy, Op. 239; Under the Admirals Flag, Op. 82; Hercegovac, Op. 235; Einzug der Gladiatoren, Op. 68; Frantisek Kmoch: Jarab...Conductors: Neumann, Václav Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra ![]() Josef Bohuslav Foerster: Songs, Opp. 161; 101; 181 / Ivan Kusnjer, baritone; Marian Lapsansky, piano1 CD / Supraphon / 2001-10-07 ![]() Smetana: Dalibor / Krombholc, Blachut, Podvalová, et al2 CD / Supraphon / 2001-07-01 Works: Bedrich Smetana: Dalibor, B 133/T 96Performers: Bednar, Vaclav; Blachut, Beno; Kalas, Karel; Petrova, Stefa; Podvalov, Marie; Votava, Antonin Conductors: Krombholc, Jaroslav Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Chorus ![]() Dvorák: Cello Concerto no 1 & 2 / Sádlo, Neumann, Czech PO1 CD / Supraphon / 2001-07-01 Works: Antonin Dvorák: Concerto for cello & piano in A major, B. 10; Concerto for Cello in B minor, Op. 104/B 191Performers: Sadlo, Milos Conductors: Neumann, Václav Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra ![]() Dvorák: Serenade for Strings, etc / Prague Chamber Orchestra1 CD / Supraphon / 2001-07-01 Works: Antonín Dvorák: Serenade for Strings in E major, Op. 22; Czech Suite in D major, Op. 39/B 93Conductors: Ensemble: Prague Chamber Orchestra "Few recorded versions of either work match the geniality, charm, warmth, and ingenuousness the conductorless PCO brings to this music. Supraphon's analog sound has worn...continue... ![]() Fibich: String Quartets, etc / Panocha Quartet1 CD / Supraphon / 2001-06-04 Works: Zdenék Fibich: Quartet for Strings in A major; Quartet for Strings in G major, Op. 8; Theme and Variations in B flat major for String QuartetPerformers: Kulhan, Jaroslav; Panocha, Jiri; Sehnoutka, Miroslav; Zejfart, Pavel Conductors: Ensemble: Panocha String Quartet ![]() Famous Czech Opera Duets - Smetana, Dvorak, et al / Urbanov1 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. ![]() Dvorak: Songs / Dagmar Pecková, Irwin Gage1 CD / Supraphon / 2001-05-02 "The moving 'Biblical Songs,' written during his American stay, are the most substantial offering and require careful handling. This is just what they get. Dagmar...continue... ![]() Janacek: Sarka / Mackerras, Urbanova, Straka, Brezina, et al1 CD / Supraphon / 2001-03-23 Works: Leos Janácek: Sárka, opera, JW 1/1Performers: 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 al1 CD / Supraphon / 2001-03-14 Works: Bohuslav Martinu: AriadnePerformers: 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... ![]() Clarinet Trios / Peterková, Demetrová, Cibulkov1 CD / Supraphon / 2001-01-23 Works: Béla Bartók: Contrasts for Violin, Clarinet and Piano, Sz 111; Aram Khachaturian: Trio for Clarinet, Violin and Piano; Darius Milhaud: Suite for Violin, Clarinet and Piano; Igor Stravin...Performers: Cibulkova, Marketa; Demeterova, Gabriela; Peterkova, Ludmila ![]() Pastoral Masses - Pavlica, Zrunek / Válek, Brno CO, et al1 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 ![]() Dukát: Cithara Nova / Marek Stryncl, Musica Florea1 CD / Supraphon / 2001-01-02 Works: Josef Leopold V. Dukát: Cithara novaPerformers: 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... ![]() Schumann: Piano Concerto, etc; Franck / Neumann, Moravec1 CD / Supraphon / 2001-01-01 Works: Robert Schumann: Concerto for Piano in A minor, Op. 54; Kinderszenen, Op. 15; César Franck: Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra, M 46Performers: Moravec, Ivan Conductors: Neumann, Václav Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra These recordings from 1976 (Schumann Piano Concerto and the Franck Symphonic Variations) and 1987 (Schumann Kinderszenen) have been out of the catalog for several years....continue... ![]() Strauss, Schoeck, Berg: Lieder / Pecková, Gage1 CD / Supraphon / 2000-11-15 Works: Richard Strauss: Lieder (4), Op. 27; Lieder (8), Op. 10; Lieder (5), Op. 32; Lieder (5), Op. 39; Lieder (5), Op. 47; Lieder (8), Op. 49; Lieder (6), Op. 56; Lieder (5), Op. 69; Othmar Schoeck: Lieder...Performers: Gage, Irwin; Peckova, Dagmar "The burnished mezzo-soprano of Dagamr Peckova, with its dark, yearning undertones, is just the thing for late-Romantic and turn-of-the-century song...Peckova turns...to Strauss, Schoeck and Berg,...continue... ![]() Fibich: Works for Violin and Piano / Josef Suk, Josef Hála1 CD / Supraphon / 2000-11-01 Works: Zdenék Fibich: Sonatina for Violin and Piano in D minor, Op. 27; Sonata for Violin and Piano in D major; Romance for Violin and Piano in B flat major, Op. 10; Clear Night; Song without words for...Performers: Hala, Josef; Suk, Josef This new Supraphon recording is described on the album cover as the "First Complete Edition". Most of the works included here are given their premiere...continue... ![]() Smetana: Má Vlast / Mackerras, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra1 CD / Supraphon / 2000-09-19 Works: Bedrich Smetana: Má vlastConductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra "From first note to last the Czech musicians play as if possessed, perhaps as much by the spirit of Smetana...as by the mortal form guiding...continue... ![]() Bach: Six Cello Suites, BWV1007-1012
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