This recording includes works by two leading Czech composers, both of them women. Vitezslava Kapralova (1915-1940) lived in the first half of the twentieth century, and the career of Sylvie Bodorova (b. 1954) has spanned the final decades of the twentieth century up through the most recent years of the twenty-first. Both composers have excelled in all musical genres, except that Kapralova's shortlife precluded her from exploring the world of opera, her final planned project.

This is recording of Ballades and Scherzos by Fryderyk Chopin. Performed and recorded by outstanding Czech pianist Martin Kasik in Dvorak Hall, Rudolfinum Prague, Czech Republic.

These are world premiere recordings of Paul Wranitzky (1756 - 1808) (contemporary of Mozart) Violin Concertos on period instruments. Recorded in Nova Rise Monastery where Wranitzky Studied. The Soloist is Lina Tur Bonet, together with the Wranitzky Kapelle and Marek stilec - conductor

These are works by Makkonen, Bartok, Bach, Semionov, Lukes, Kovac Galliano, Hermosa, Messiaen inspired by dance and folk music performed by Anna Paulova and Jiri Lukes

Mezzo-soprano Ester Pavlu has chosen four of the two dozen individual songs and song cycles that the world-famous Czech composer Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) wrote during his lifetime. Ester Pavlu's magnificent voice as well as her and her convincing stage presence make her one of the most promising mezzo-sopranos of the current generation, who wins the admiration of audience and critics both on domestic stages and abroad. Charles Spencer is one of the most sought-after piano accompanists worldwide who regularly collaborates with many of the world's most renowned singers.

Smetana's Mavlast is one of the most powerful and undoubted cultural values of the Czech people. The work continues to be relevant, since it draws on the ideas about the history and role of the Czech nation conceived by FrantiSek Palacky, presenting a modern European nation in a light that is effective in more that the narrow national context - as exemplified by the history, interpretation, popularity and an incredible number of recordings of the Mavlast cycle from the 30s of the 20th. The new live recording of Smetana's works brings the interpretive view of the youngest generation of conductors based on current methods of interpretation, in an effort to come closer to the original text, as much as possible. Marek Stilec is the conductor of Hradec Kralove Philharmonic Orchestra.

The new project of the world-famous boys choir Czech Boys Choir Boni Pueri comes with an interesting selection of repertory. The title includes both constant repertoire of boys choir, which is known in Europe and thanks to the US tours, Japan, South Korea and overseas, as well as some previously unrecorded composition. The benefit is especially suite Suite from the Czech and Slovak folk songs from Otakar Jeremias. Production repertoire is divided between the arrangements of folk songs, classical evergreens like Handel�s Hallejujah or Franck�s Panis Angelicus and the very successful film adaptations of popular melodies from decorator workshop of Vladimir Popelka. Along with Boni Pueri performs Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice with young conductor Marek Stilec.

Three seldomly recorded compositions are on this disc: Kodály’s Duo, Op. 7; Glière’s Eight Duets, Op. 39; and Ravel’s Sonata for Violin and Cello. Violinist Felix Froschhammer received the prestigious “Bayerischer Musikfonds” Scholarship for study at the Conservatoire de Lausanne and together with his sister Julia won the only Prize at the International Wolfgang Jacobi Competition for 20th c. Chamber Music. Cellist Florian Rohn began study at age 5 and graduated from the Conservatoire de Lausanne with the Max Jost Award, presented for the most successful student of the year and is now principal cellist at the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra, Norway.

This new recording features spiritual compositions of Czech artists of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries performed by the internationally renowned Czech Philharmonic Choir of Brno. Bohuslav Martinu’s “The Mountain of Three Lights” and “Hymn to St. James” have been rarely recorded, and are therefore of special notice on this release. World premiere recordings by Petr Reznicek and Petr Fiala are also featured- “Dies irae,” and “Regina coeli laetare,” respectively. "After all my experience at home and abroad, after many concerts in various parts of the world I can say with full responsibility and conviction that at present the Czech Philharmonic Choir of Brno is clearly the best choir in the Czech Republic and one of the best choirs in Europe. Your presence at first-class stages and podiums, top-class festivals and prestigious concerts, cooperation with the best orchestras and conductors proves your quality. I am proud of the fact that this choir is at home in Brno." (Petr Altrichter – ex-chief conductor, Brno Philharmonic)

The Rhapsody-Concerto for Viola and Orchestra by Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959) is one of the foremost and ever popular works of the viola repertoire. It was written in spring 1952, commissioned by Cleveland Orchestra violist Jascha Weissi. The D major Concerto by Carl Stamitz (1745-1801) offers sparkle, wit and a notable “feel” for the instrument’s tone. Zdenek Lukás’ (1928 –2007) three movement Concerto for Viola and Orchestra is a work of marked inventiveness, letting the solo instrument shine in all its colors.

Classical Music

Classical Music

Classical Music

Classical Music

Classical Music