Prague Symphony Orchestra, Vaclav Smetacek
Release Date: 14 July 2023
Label: Supraphon Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 099925431426
Composer/Series: Dvorak Mass In D Major, Biblical Songs, Te Deum
Description
Antonín Dvo?ák was a deeply religious person, and sacred music duly constitutes a significant part of his oeuvre. The present album features three different types of works. The Mass in D major was commissioned by the composer’s patron Josef Hlávka for the inauguration of a country chapel. The Biblical Songs are highly intimate pieces, set to the Czech translation of Dvo?ák’s favourite Psalms, while Te Deum is a magnificent cantata for festive events, which, however, just like the other two works, affords space for contemplation and meditation. All three opuses are adorned with inspired melodies, as well as intriguing involvement of the solo singers and the choir. The album contains
recordings made by the Prague Philharmonic Choir and the Prague Symphony Orchestra in 1969 and 1970. The Biblical Songs are performed by the baritone Jind?ich Jindrák, a long-time soloist ofthe National Theatre in Prague.
Pavel Haas Quartet
Prague Symphony Orchestra, Tomas Brauner
Musica Antique Praha, Pavel Klikar
Miroslav Petras, Janacek Philharmonic Ostrava, Victor Kalabis
Marek Kozak, Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Robert Jindra
Emil Viklicky Trio
Clarinet Factory
V.Hermanova / Capella Regia Musicalis / R. Hugo
Collegium Vocale Gent, Reinbert De Leeuw
Thomas Zehetmair; Camerata B
Thomanerchor Leipzig
Leipzig Radio Chorus; Horst Ne
Hansjorg Fink; Elmar Lehnen
La Petite Band & Sigiswald Kuijken
Cappella Pratensis & Stratton Bull
\uFEFFThe Choir of Christ's College, Cambridge/ David Rowland
