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A huge record! A must! This is a merger of two Supraphon LPs which were released in the 1960s. Boasting a dazzling cast, with four of the greatest singers of the Czech national scene (Libuše Domanínská, Marie Mrázová, Ivo Žídek, Dalibor Jedlička!), Les Noces was recorded between the 28th and 30th of May 1964 in the Rudolfinum Studio in Prague, while the Cantata and the Mass were recorded three years later in the Domovina Studio - on the 3rd and 4th of April, and the 20th of June 1967 for the Cantata, and on the 28th and 29th of March for the Mass.
Karel Ančerl's Les Noces are unforgettable in more ways than one: the rhythmic acuity and vocal and instrumental precision never obscure the very authentic, often mischievous tone of these strange 'Russian choreographic scenes'. Karel Ančerl achieves heights of poetic intensity in the final passage, in which the gamelan melody gradually encroaches upon the musical space, before triumphing immediately after Jedlička's sublime story is concluded.
The other side of this 2004 reissue is no less vital. In comparison to the very fine version by Colin Davis (1964), in Karel Ančerl's hands the Cantata becomes a marvel of fluidity; the woodwinds of the Czech Philharmonic shine in the 'verses'. And the two singers, both the marvellous Barbara Robotham with her incredibly luscious tone in Ricercar I and Gerald English, perfect in style, spirit and singing (especially the high notes!), in his long and very difficult narrative segment in Ricercar II, are absolutely unmatched by any other recording of this material. This is pure poetry. A more difficult score, the Mass displays all the spirit of its darker side (Gloria), and its powerful harmonies. Once again, the Czech Philharmonic provides great moments of musical beauty. These are impressive recordings, without a doubt. © Pierre-Yves Lascar/Qobuz
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Traditional, Author - Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Libuše Domanínská, Soprano - Marie Mrázová, Contralto - Ivo Žídek, Tenor - Dalibor Jedlička, Bass - Zdeněk Kožina, Piano - Ján Marcol, Piano - Peter Toperczer, Piano - Arnošt Wilde, Piano - Prague Philharmonic Choir (Josef Veselka) - Czech Philharmonic Orchestra - Karel Ančerl, Conductor
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Traditional, Author - Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Libuše Domanínská, Soprano - Marie Mrázová, Contralto - Ivo Žídek, Tenor - Dalibor Jedlička, Bass - Zdeněk Kožina, Piano - Ján Marcol, Piano - Peter Toperczer, Piano - Arnošt Wilde, Piano - Prague Philharmonic Choir (Josef Veselka) - Czech Philharmonic Orchestra - Karel Ančerl, Conductor
Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.
Traditional, Author - Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Libuše Domanínská, Soprano - Marie Mrázová, Contralto - Ivo Žídek, Tenor - Dalibor Jedlička, Bass - Zdeněk Kožina, Piano - Ján Marcol, Piano - Peter Toperczer, Piano - Arnošt Wilde, Piano - Prague Philharmonic Choir (Josef Veselka) - Czech Philharmonic Orchestra - Karel Ančerl, Conductor
Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.
Traditional, Author - Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Libuše Domanínská, Soprano - Marie Mrázová, Contralto - Ivo Žídek, Tenor - Dalibor Jedlička, Bass - Zdeněk Kožina, Piano - Ján Marcol, Piano - Peter Toperczer, Piano - Arnošt Wilde, Piano - Prague Philharmonic Choir (Josef Veselka) - Czech Philharmonic Orchestra - Karel Ančerl, Conductor
Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.
Traditional, Author - Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Prague Philharmonic Choir (Josef Veselka, Director) - Karel Ančerl, Conductor - Czech Philharmonic, Orchestra
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Traditional, Author - Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Karel Ančerl, Conductor - Barbara Robotham, Mezzo-Soprano - Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.
Traditional, Author - Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Prague Philharmonic Choir (Josef Veselka, Director) - Karel Ančerl, Conductor - Czech Philharmonic, Orchestra
Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.
Traditional, Author - Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Karel Ančerl, Conductor - Gerald English, Tenor - Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.
Traditional, Author - Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Prague Philharmonic Choir (Josef Veselka, Director) - Karel Ančerl, Conductor - Czech Philharmonic, Orchestra
Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.
Traditional, Author - Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Karel Ančerl, Conductor - Barbara Robotham, Mezzo-Soprano - Gerald English, Tenor - Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.
Traditional, Author - Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Prague Philharmonic Choir (Josef Veselka, Director) - Karel Ančerl, Conductor - Czech Philharmonic, Orchestra
Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.
Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Prague Philharmonic Choir (Josef Veselka, Director) - Karel Ančerl, Conductor - Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.
Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Prague Philharmonic Choir (Josef Veselka, Director) - Karel Ančerl, Conductor - Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.
Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Prague Philharmonic Choir (Josef Veselka, Director) - Karel Ančerl, Conductor - Czech Philharmonic, Orchestra
Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.
Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Prague Philharmonic Choir (Josef Veselka, Director) - Karel Ančerl, Conductor - Czech Philharmonic, Orchestra
Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.
Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Prague Philharmonic Choir (Josef Veselka, Director) - Karel Ančerl, Conductor - Czech Philharmonic, Orchestra
Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.
Album review
A huge record! A must! This is a merger of two Supraphon LPs which were released in the 1960s. Boasting a dazzling cast, with four of the greatest singers of the Czech national scene (Libuše Domanínská, Marie Mrázová, Ivo Žídek, Dalibor Jedlička!), Les Noces was recorded between the 28th and 30th of May 1964 in the Rudolfinum Studio in Prague, while the Cantata and the Mass were recorded three years later in the Domovina Studio - on the 3rd and 4th of April, and the 20th of June 1967 for the Cantata, and on the 28th and 29th of March for the Mass.
Karel Ančerl's Les Noces are unforgettable in more ways than one: the rhythmic acuity and vocal and instrumental precision never obscure the very authentic, often mischievous tone of these strange 'Russian choreographic scenes'. Karel Ančerl achieves heights of poetic intensity in the final passage, in which the gamelan melody gradually encroaches upon the musical space, before triumphing immediately after Jedlička's sublime story is concluded.
The other side of this 2004 reissue is no less vital. In comparison to the very fine version by Colin Davis (1964), in Karel Ančerl's hands the Cantata becomes a marvel of fluidity; the woodwinds of the Czech Philharmonic shine in the 'verses'. And the two singers, both the marvellous Barbara Robotham with her incredibly luscious tone in Ricercar I and Gerald English, perfect in style, spirit and singing (especially the high notes!), in his long and very difficult narrative segment in Ricercar II, are absolutely unmatched by any other recording of this material. This is pure poetry. A more difficult score, the Mass displays all the spirit of its darker side (Gloria), and its powerful harmonies. Once again, the Czech Philharmonic provides great moments of musical beauty. These are impressive recordings, without a doubt. © Pierre-Yves Lascar/Qobuz
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 16 track(s)
- Total length: 01:05:35
- Main artists: Libuše Domanínská, Marie Mrázová, Ivo Žídek, Dalibor Jedlička, Barbara Robotham, Gerald English, Arnošt Wilde, Zdeněk Kožina, Peter Toperczer, Jan Mar
- Composer: Igor Stravinsky
- Label: SUPRAPHON a.s.
- Genre: Classical
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