Janácek: Orchestral Works Vol 3 / Jírek, Brno State Po

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Supraphon
Release Date
August 25, 2006
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      JANACEK, LEO
    • ORCHESTRA / ENSEMBLE
      Brno Philharmonic Orchestra
    • PERFORMER
      Dvorakova, Zenaty, Jilek
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      August 25, 2006
    • UPC
      099925388829
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      SU3888-2
    • LABEL
      Supraphon
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Orchestral & Symphonic
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Allegretto

      Composer: Leoš Janáček

      Ensemble: Brno Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: František Jílek

    2. II. Andante

      Composer: Leoš Janáček

      Ensemble: Brno Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: František Jílek

    3. III. Moderato

      Composer: Leoš Janáček

      Ensemble: Brno Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: František Jílek

    4. IV. Allegretto

      Composer: Leoš Janáček

      Ensemble: Brno Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: František Jílek

    5. V. Andante con moto

      Composer: Leoš Janáček

      Ensemble: Brno Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: František Jílek

    6. I. Andante

      Composer: Leoš Janáček

      Ensemble: Brno Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: František Jílek

    7. II. Adagio

      Composer: Leoš Janáček

      Ensemble: Brno Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: František Jílek

    8. III. Allegro

      Composer: Leoš Janáček

      Ensemble: Brno Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Karolina Dvořáková, Jiri Benes

      Conductor: František Jílek

    9. IV. Vivo

      Composer: Leoš Janáček

      Ensemble: Brno Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: František Jílek

    10. Violin Concerto, JW IX/10, "Putování dušičky" (The Pilgrimage of a Little Soul)

      Composer: Leoš Janáček

      Ensemble: Brno Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Ivan Ženatý

      Conductor: František Jílek

    11. I. Andante

      Composer: Leoš Janáček

      Ensemble: Brno Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Karolina Dvořáková, Marie Gajdosova, Jiri Benes

      Conductor: František Jílek

    12. II. Allegretto

      Composer: Leoš Janáček

      Ensemble: Brno Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: František Jílek


Janácek's most popular orchestral work, Sinfonietta, comes vividly to life in the hands of František Jílek and the Brno Philharmonic, who ideally capture the pagan splendor of the raucous brass fanfares in the outer movements while projecting the magical combination of mystery and playfulness in the remainder. There's a limpid, impulsive quality to the playing that perfectly suits the composer's somewhat frenetic style, and you could argue that this quality lends a certain authenticity to the performances. The woodwinds play with lively energy and tart tone, while the strings are lean and limber.


These orchestral attributes effectively serve the remaining works as well. The Danube Symphony is a beautiful, phantasmagoric work that recreates the world of Janácek's late operas (with affecting vocal contributions from soprano Karolina Dvorakova), while the tender Violin Concerto requires the soloist to be just as adept at meditative musing as virtuoso display (a requirement that Ivan Zenaty fills handsomely). Finally, the incidental music to Schluck und Jau ends the program in Janácek's singular dramatic style. Supraphon's recording presents the performances in naturally spacious, vibrant sound. An excellent addition to anyone's Janácek collection.
--Victor Carr Jr, ClassicsToday.com