Jan Bartos / Jakub Hrusa / Prague RSO -Klavierkonzert; Toman and the Wood Nymph -Supraphon CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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Concerto for Piano and Orchestra E minor

01. "Allegro energico"

02. "Andante con sentimento"

03. "Allegro giusto"
At Dusk Op. 13

04. "Andante rubato"
At Dusk Op. 14

05. "Alla Ballata"
At Dusk Op. 15

06. "Serenade No. 1 Andante con moto"
At Dusk Op. 16

07. "Serenade No. 2 Andante grazioso"

08. "Toman and the Wood Nymph Op. 40 Symphonic poem after a Bohemian legend for large orchestra"

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Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra/ Jakub Hrusa

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Piano Concerto/Toman And The Wood Nymph by V. Novak, released 30 October 2020. This version of Piano Concerto/Toman And The Wood Nymph comes as a 1xCD. - PRAGUE RADIO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA/JAKUB HRUSA

The greatest Czech composers - Dvorák, Smetana, Janácek, Suk, Martinu... And anyone else? Yes, Vítezslav Novák! Who was he? A pupil of Dvorák's, later on one of the most distinguished music creators and teachers on the domestic scene. A Post-Romantic and the first of the generation of Modernists profoundly inspired by Moravian folk music. This year's 150th anniversary of Novák's birth affords the opportunity to take a closer look at his oeuvre - and to rediscover that which has been overlooked. The idea of making the first studio recording of the Piano Concerto, a remarkable early work by the 25-year-old Novák, was enthusiastically endorsed by the superb Czech pianist Jan Bartos. Due to it's intimate nature, At Dusk, Op. 13, a cycle of miniatures for solo piano, inspired by J. S. Machar's poetry, stands in contrast to the concerto's virtuosic stylization. The tone poem Toman and the Wood Nymph may be deemed the most ambitious of Novák's symphonic works. As the composer himself put it, he strove to express an "uncontrollable torrent of wild passion", referring to the piece as an "orgy of sound" and the ballad as a "depiction of woman's demonic power over man". Jakub Hrusa, a globally renowned contemporary conductor, invites us to rediscover Novák's music: "We are obliged to perform it. His music is so profound and far-reaching that we simply cannot ignore it and let it gather dust in archives and remain buried in music history textbooks."

Discover the captivating CD "Klavierkonzert; Toman and the Wood Nymph," performed by Jan Barto? (piano), conducted by Jakub Hr??a, and accompanied by the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra. This release from Supraphon features a masterful interpretation of Josef Suk?s Piano Concerto in G minor alongside his evocative symphonic poem "Toman and the Wood Nymph." Jan Barto? is celebrated as one of the leading Czech pianists of his generation, acclaimed for his expressive depth and technical brilliance. He has received numerous awards at international competitions and has collaborated with renowned orchestras worldwide. Conductor Jakub Hr??a is recognized globally for his dynamic artistry, having led top ensembles such as the Bamberg Symphony and Glyndebourne Opera. The Prague RSO brings their signature warmth to these works, making this recording an essential addition to any classical music collection. Supraphon, established in 1932, stands as one of Central Europe's most prestigious record labels, known for its high-quality productions that spotlight exceptional artists from across genres.

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SU4284

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