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Mácha: Hymnus

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Details

Composer
MACHA, OTMAR
Artist
Skopal
Format
CD
Label
Navona
Released
Jul 13, 2018
Catalog #
NV6168
UPC
896931004688

About

On Hymnus, the world renowned Jitro Czech Girls Choir under the direction of Jiri Skopal once again delivers refined, dazzling interpretations of the music that is so much a part of Czech culture. The album, which is the Choir's third release on Navona Records, includes 24 selections that range from Moravian and Silesian folk songs on which the Choir interprets the subtle call and response between bucolic lovers, to a series of compositions inspired by Latin proverbs on which intricate, multidimensional vocals underscore the significance of a simple word or phrase. While the album's tracks are assembled under specific groupings - Silesian Yodel Songs, The Replies of Silesian Songs, Moravian Folk Songs, and Proverbia - this merely delineates the source material. The unifying impact of the Choir's exquisitely crafted vocals elevates this album far above what might otherwise be an ethnomusicological exercise. For the most part, the choir performs without any instrumental accompaniment, save for several Moravian folk songs, on which a solo piano provides an additional layer of intricacy, and for the album's closing track, Hymnus. Combining the stirring instrumentation of kettledrum and organ with the Choir's uplifting vocals, Hymnus translates the positive, humanistic vision of John Amos Comenius, the 17th century educator, philosopher and theologian, into what serves as a superb melodious conclusion of this impressive recording. The Jitro Czech Girls Choir is a complex institution with a membership of around 350 young singers ranging between five and 19 years of age. Since being founded 35 years ago, the Choir has been lauded internationally for it's tonal brilliance, superb intonation, and distinctive rich blend of sound and energetic vitality. It is considered as one of the best children's choirs anywhere in the world, receiving multiple awards and medals.

Tracklist 24 tracks

  1. 1 No. 1. Ej, Hoja, Hoja 01:45
    Track
    1
    Title
    No. 1. Ej, Hoja, Hoja
    Duration
    01:45
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    Martina Jelínková, Blanka Müllerová, Žaneta Roznetínská, Anna Šafárová
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal
  2. 2 No. 2. Helo helo Anička 01:46
    Track
    2
    Title
    No. 2. Helo helo Anička
    Duration
    01:46
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    Martina Jelínková, Blanka Müllerová, Žaneta Roznetínská, Anna Šafárová
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal
  3. 3 No. 3. Hoj hura hoj 03:07
    Track
    3
    Title
    No. 3. Hoj hura hoj
    Duration
    03:07
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    Martina Jelínková, Blanka Müllerová, Žaneta Roznetínská, Anna Šafárová
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal
  4. 4 No. 4. Ja, helo 02:33
    Track
    4
    Title
    No. 4. Ja, helo
    Duration
    02:33
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    Martina Jelínková, Blanka Müllerová, Žaneta Roznetínská, Anna Šafárová
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal
  5. 5 No. 5. Hojaja, hojaja 01:41
    Track
    5
    Title
    No. 5. Hojaja, hojaja
    Duration
    01:41
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    Martina Jelínková, Blanka Müllerová, Žaneta Roznetínská, Anna Šafárová
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal
  6. 6 No. 1. Moja řeč 02:30
    Track
    6
    Title
    No. 1. Moja řeč
    Duration
    02:30
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    Marta Kindlová, Sylva Kindlová, Irena Mázlová, Zuzana Vyhnánková, Michal Chrobák
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal
  7. 7 No. 2. Koleda z Plesné 02:22
    Track
    7
    Title
    No. 2. Koleda z Plesné
    Duration
    02:22
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    Marta Kindlová, Sylva Kindlová, Irena Mázlová, Zuzana Vyhnánková, Michal Chrobák
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal
  8. 8 No. 3. Zloděj 03:48
    Track
    8
    Title
    No. 3. Zloděj
    Duration
    03:48
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    Marta Kindlová, Sylva Kindlová, Irena Mázlová, Zuzana Vyhnánková, Michal Chrobák
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal
  9. 9 No. 4. Štyry mile za Opavum 02:01
    Track
    9
    Title
    No. 4. Štyry mile za Opavum
    Duration
    02:01
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    Marta Kindlová, Sylva Kindlová, Irena Mázlová, Zuzana Vyhnánková, Michal Chrobák
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal
  10. 10 No. 5. Moja řeč 02:46
    Track
    10
    Title
    No. 5. Moja řeč
    Duration
    02:46
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    Marta Kindlová, Sylva Kindlová, Irena Mázlová, Zuzana Vyhnánková, Michal Chrobák
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal
  11. 11 Chodila po rolí 02:23
    Track
    11
    Title
    Chodila po rolí
    Duration
    02:23
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    Irena Mázlová, Zuzana Vyhnánková, Michal Chrobák
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal
  12. 12 Halekacka 01:52
    Track
    12
    Title
    Halekacka
    Duration
    01:52
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    Irena Mázlová, Zuzana Vyhnánková, Michal Chrobák
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal
  13. 13 Laštuvenka 00:46
    Track
    13
    Title
    Laštuvenka
    Duration
    00:46
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    Irena Mázlová, Zuzana Vyhnánková, Michal Chrobák
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal
  14. 14 Maryjánek 00:53
    Track
    14
    Title
    Maryjánek
    Duration
    00:53
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    Irena Mázlová, Zuzana Vyhnánková, Michal Chrobák
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal
  15. 15 Vojácku 02:27
    Track
    15
    Title
    Vojácku
    Duration
    02:27
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    Irena Mázlová, Zuzana Vyhnánková, Michal Chrobák
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal
  16. 16 Šohajova Mama 02:12
    Track
    16
    Title
    Šohajova Mama
    Duration
    02:12
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    Irena Mázlová, Zuzana Vyhnánková, Michal Chrobák
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal
  17. 17 Hejsa, hejsa 03:40
    Track
    17
    Title
    Hejsa, hejsa
    Duration
    03:40
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    Marta Kindlová, Sylva Kindlová, Jitka Pichlová
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal
  18. 18 Flows the Water 03:11
    Track
    18
    Title
    Flows the Water
    Duration
    03:11
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    Zuzana Vyhnánková
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal
  19. 19 The Moravian Gate 03:42
    Track
    19
    Title
    The Moravian Gate
    Duration
    03:42
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    Zuzana Vyhnánková
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal
  20. 20 Salve 04:09
    Track
    20
    Title
    Salve
    Duration
    04:09
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    Marketá Dohnalová, Tereza Chrobáková, Marta Kindlová, Irena Mázlová, Zuzana Vyhnánková
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal
  21. 21 Femina 04:14
    Track
    21
    Title
    Femina
    Duration
    04:14
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    Marketá Dohnalová, Tereza Chrobáková, Marta Kindlová, Irena Mázlová, Zuzana Vyhnánková
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal
  22. 22 Vivite 02:57
    Track
    22
    Title
    Vivite
    Duration
    02:57
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    Marketá Dohnalová, Tereza Chrobáková, Marta Kindlová, Irena Mázlová, Zuzana Vyhnánková
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal
  23. 23 Fortuna 03:08
    Track
    23
    Title
    Fortuna
    Duration
    03:08
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    Irena Mázlová, Zuzana Vyhnánková
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal
  24. 24 Hymnus 05:50
    Track
    24
    Title
    Hymnus
    Duration
    05:50
    Composer
    Otmar Machá
    Performer
    František Vaníček, Cécile Boifin
    Ensemble
    Jitro Czech Girls Choir
    Conductor
    Jiří Skopal