Various Artists - Czech Classical Hits Supraphon Compilation CD

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• UPC: 099925373528
• Product Type: Music CD
• Brand Name: Supraphon
• MPN: SU 3735-2 031
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Romantic / Czech National School / Orchestral
• Artists: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Prague Symphony Orchestra (FOK), Prague Philharmonia
• Conductors: Zdeněk Košler, Václav Neumann, Václav Smetáček, Jiří Bělohlávek
• Composers: Bedřich Smetana, Antonín Dvořák, Josef Suk, Oskar Nedbal, Vítězslav Novák
• Release Year: 2003

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD (Jewel Case)
• Total Time: 75:08
• Recording Technology: DDD / AAD Stereo
• Label: Supraphon a. s.
• Country of Origin: Czech Republic

Overview

Celebrate the rich musical heritage of Bohemia with Czech Classical Hits, a comprehensive compilation from the legendary Supraphon label. This CD brings together the "greatest hits" of Czech classical music, featuring world-renowned ensembles like the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and conductors of the stature of Jiří Bělohlávek and Václav Neumann.

The program spans the vibrant National School, starting with the fiery overture to Smetana’s The Bartered Bride and culminating in the epic finale of Dvořák’s New World Symphony. Listeners will also discover lyrical gems by Josef Suk and Vítězslav Novák, alongside the charming "Valse triste" by Oskar Nedbal. Whether you are a newcomer to classical music or a seasoned collector, this disc serves as the perfect sonic postcard from Prague, capturing the unique "singing" quality of Czech strings and woodwinds.

Interesting Facts

• The Label: Supraphon is the most historic and prestigious record label in the Czech Republic, often referred to as the "national archive" of Czech music.
• National Icons: Compositions like Smetana’s Šárka (from the cycle Má vlast) and Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances are deeply tied to Czech national identity and were pivotal in the 19th-century Romantic movement.
• Charles Bridge: The iconic cover art features the Charles Bridge in Prague, the very city where most of these composers lived, worked, and premiered their greatest works.
• Smetana's "To Our Maidens": While Smetana is famous for his grand operas and symphonic poems, this CD includes the charming polka "To Our Maidens," showcasing his ability to elevate folk dance into high art.

Track Listing

1. Bedřich Smetana: The Bartered Bride (Overture) – 6:33
2. Antonín Dvořák: Slavonic Dance No. 1 in C major, Op. 46 – 3:57
3. Oskar Nedbal: Valse triste from A Fairy Tale about Jack – 5:50
4. Bedřich Smetana: Šárka (Symphonic poem from Má vlast) – 9:41
5. Antonín Dvořák: The Devil and Kate (Overture to Act 3) – 3:46
6. Antonín Dvořák: Waltz No. 1 in A major, Op. 54 – 3:55
7. Vítězslav Novák: Slovácká Suite, Op. 32 (The Amorous Couple) – 4:13
8. Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 in G major (III. Allegretto grazioso) – 6:07
9. Josef Suk: Serenade for Strings in E flat major, Op. 6 (I. Andante con moto) – 5:55
10. Bedřich Smetana: To Our Maidens (Polka) – 3:42
11. Antonín Dvořák: Polonaise in E flat major – 5:49
12. Josef Suk: Longing – 3:22
13. Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" (IV. Allegro con fuoco) – 11:22

Publishers

• Copyright: ℗ 2003 Supraphon a. s.
• Manufacture: Made in the Czech Republic.
• Address: Palackého 1, 112 99 Prague 1.
• Web: www.supraphon.cz

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