Smetana: Ma Vlast (Complete Symphonic Cycle)

Smetana: Ma Vlast (Complete Symphonic Cycle)

A stunningly well-recorded disc of Bedrich Smetana's six symphonic poems dedicated to 'mÃ¡ vlast' (my country/homeland). These stirring patriotic and nationalistic works depict the history and culture of Bohemia. Presented by the Czech Philharmonic and Libor Pesek, a foremost champion of Czech composers.

Country	USA
Binding	Audio CD
Brand	Alto
EAN	5055354410994
Feature	"Recorded triumphantly at the 50th Prague Spring Festival. Of Pešek's previous recording, Penguin Guide wrote "captures the epic patriotic feeling... richly romantic...gripping melodrama...vivid characterisation" "this, with the distinctive colours of the national orchestra - particularly those earthy Czech woodwinds - is definitely closer to home. Here, then, the song of the bard Lumir in the great hall of Vysehrad. And it's those harps again......." (Edward Seckerson BBC Radio 3)
Label	MUSICAL CONCEPTS
Manufacturer	MUSICAL CONCEPTS
NumberOfDiscs	1
NumberOfItems	1
PublicationDate	2011-06-14
Publisher	MUSICAL CONCEPTS
ReleaseDate	2011-06-14
Studio	MUSICAL CONCEPTS

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