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Disc 01 Introduction 01. Prague National Theatre Orchestra "Prague National Theatre Orchestra, Jaroslav Kyzlink" Act 1: Can One Believe Men 02. Jaroslav Brezina "Jaroslav Brezina, Ales Briscein, Frantisek Zahradnicek, Alzbeta Polackova, Pavel Vanek, Martin Buchta, Prague National T" Act 1: Love, Yes, Love's Charming Flower 03. Jaroslav Brezina "Jaroslav Brezina, Frantisek Zahradnicek, Alzbeta Polackova, Jiri Sulzenko, Pavel Vanek, Martin Buchta, Prague National T" Act 1: Malinka! I've a Diamond 04. Ales Briscein "Ales Briscein, Alzbeta Polackova, Pavel Vanek, Martin Buchta, Prague National Theatre Chorus, Prague National Theatre Or" Act 1: Ha! Ha! What Monster Does Frigtten My Astonished Eye! 05. Jaroslav Brezina "Jaroslav Brezina, Prague National Theatre Orchestra, Jaroslav Kyzlink, Ales Briscein" Act 1: You Have Never yet Known Love 06. Jaroslav Brezina "Jaroslav Brezina, Frantisek Zahradnicek, Alzbeta Polackova, Pavel Vanek, Martin Buchta, Prague National Theatre Chorus," Act 1: Fright Now Spreads from You Just like from Medusa! 07. Frantisek Zahradnicek "Frantisek Zahradnicek, Alzbeta Polackova, Prague National Theatre Orchestra, Jaroslav Kyzlink, Ales Briscein" Act 2: This Meloda, Yes Indeed, but on the Bombardon! 08. Jaroslav Brezina "Jaroslav Brezina, Ales Briscein, Frantisek Zahradnicek, Alzbeta Polackova, Roman Janal, Prague National Theatre Orchestr" Act 2: Dance - You Clown, You! - You, Titan of Songs! 09. Jaroslav Brezina "Jaroslav Brezina, Ales Briscein, Jiri Sulzenko, Helena Tattermuschova, Jiri Brückler, Pavel Vanek, Martin Buchta, Prague" Act 2: O Sweet Creature, You! 10. Jaroslav Brezina "Jaroslav Brezina, Ales Briscein, Alzbeta Polackova, Helena Tattermuschova, Roman Janal, Pavel Vanek, Martin Buchta, Prag" Act 2: Come Here! 11. Prague National Theatre Orchestra "Prague National Theatre Orchestra, Jaroslav Kyzlink, Jaroslav Brezina, Jiri Sulzenko, Josef Moravec, Pavel Vanek, Martin" Act 2: You're Dearer to Me 12. Jaroslav Brezina "Jaroslav Brezina, Ales Briscein, Frantisek Zahradnicek, Alzbeta Polackova, Martin Srejma, Doubravka Souckova, Pavel Vane" Act 2: Interlude 13. Prague National Theatre Orchestra "Prague National Theatre Orchestra, Jaroslav Kyzlink" Act 2: With Lasting Laurels I Adorn Your Curls 14. Prague National Theatre Orchestra "Prague National Theatre Orchestra, Jaroslav Kyzlink, Ales Briscein, Alzbeta Polackova, Jiri Sulzenko, Doubravka Souckova"
Disc 02 Act 1: There Were Deep Undergreound Passages 01. Jaroslav Brezina "Jaroslav Brezina, Jiri Sulzenko, Pavel Vanek, Martin Buchta, Prague National Theatre Chorus, Prague National Theatre Orc" Act 2: Help! Help! 02. Jaroslav Brezina "Jaroslav Brezina, Prague National Theatre Orchestra, Jaroslav Kyzlink" Act 1: O, You Sun of That Great Day 03. Jiri Brückler "Jiri Brückler, Prague National Theatre Orchestra, Jaroslav Kyzlink" Act 1: We Must Remember Well This Newly Found Short-Cut! 04. Jaroslav Brezina "Jaroslav Brezina, Jiri Sulzenko, Pavel Vanek, Martin Buchta, Prague National Theatre Chorus, Prague National Theatre Orc" Act 1: The Day of the Lord Begins! 05. Jaroslav Brezina "Jaroslav Brezina, Frantisek Zahradnicek, Jiri Sulzenko, Pavel Vanek, Martin Buchta, Prague National Theatre Chorus, Prag" Act 2: Introduction - If I Weren't Sitting Here 06. Jaroslav Brezina "Jaroslav Brezina, Frantisek Zahradnicek, Pavel Vanek, Martin Buchta, Prague National Theatre Chorus, Prague National The" Act 2: Here They Come from Church Service 07. Jaroslav Brezina "Jaroslav Brezina, Alzbeta Polackova, Josef Moravec, Martin Srejma, Prague National Theatre Orchestra, Jaroslav Kyzlink" Act 2: Alas, the Name of Czechs Has Been Dragged 08. Jaroslav Brezina "Jaroslav Brezina, Ales Briscein, Frantisek Zahradnicek, Alzbeta Polackova, Martin Srejma, Prague National Theatre Orches" Act 2: Hurrah, Tabor! 09. Alzbeta Polackova "Alzbeta Polackova, Jaroslava Dobra, Pavel Vanek, Martin Buchta, Prague National Theatre Chorus, Prague National Theatre" Act 2: Change of Scene - Hejsasa! Hejsasa! 10. Ales Briscein "Ales Briscein, Pavel Vanek, Martin Buchta, Prague National Theatre Chorus, Prague National Theatre Orchestra, Jaroslav K" Act 2: Look, One Is Crouching Here! 11. Jaroslav Brezina "Jaroslav Brezina, Ales Briscein, Alzbeta Polackova, Jiri Sulzenko, Pavel Vanek, Martin Buchta, Prague National Theatre C" Act 2: He Too Went with Us 12. Jaroslav Brezina "Jaroslav Brezina, Ales Briscein, Jiri Sulzenko, Jaroslava Dobra, Roman Janal, Martin Srejma, Pavel Vanek, Martin Buchta," Act 2: Change of Scene - Ah! Ah! Ah! 13. Jaroslav Brezina "Jaroslav Brezina, Jiri Sulzenko, Prague National Theatre Orchestra, Jaroslav Kyzlink"
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 | Description: | Janácek: The Excursions of Mr. Broucek by Jaroslav Kyzlink, released 5 July 2024.
This version of Janácek: The Excursions of Mr. Broucek comes as a 2xCD. - In April 1920, following 12 years of intricate work, Leos Janácek's The Excursions of Mr. Broucek premiered at the National Theatre in Prague, the one and only work of his to do so. A century later, the self-same theatre's soloists, chorus and orchestra returned to the "Broucekiad" at the Rudolfinum in Prague. The present studio recording, after Neumann's and Jílek's only the third in the Supraphon catalogue, was thus in part made owing to the closure of theatres and concert halls during the recent Covid pandemic. Janácek dedicated The Excursions of Mr. Broucek to T. G. Masaryk, the first President of the newly founded Czechoslovak Republic. Declining to celebrate the two nations' acquired freedom and statehood by foregrounding Saint Wenceslas, Charles IV or another great figure of Czech history, the composer chose as the protagonist of his "national" opera one Mr. Broucek, a narrow-minded oaf, coward, hypocrite, liar, boor and drunkard. A man overly fond of food and beer, possessing a simplistic worldview, suspicious of everything different and unaccustomed, loathing artists and intellectuals. In The Excursion of Mr. Broucek to the Moon, his crassness clashes with the Moonlings' aesthetic, highbrow affectation, while in The Excursion of Mr. Broucek to the Fifteenth Century his unflinching self-centeredness, servility and mendacity contrast starkly with the ideals of the uncompromising Hussite warriors, fighting for "God's truth". As Janácek himself put it: "Broucek embodies our pettiness; made for stage." One hundred years down the road, this picture of the "ordinary Czech" is still befitting, worthy of exposing. The new album features Jaroslav Brezina, brilliantly portraying the lead character, and other distinguished Czech singers, under the seasoned conductor Jaroslav Kyzlink. A significant role in enhancing the recording's quality is played by spatial feeling of the recording process itself as well as by the Dvorák Hall's splendid acoustics and colourful sound. By releasing the album, the National Theatre in Prague commemorates the 170th anniversary of the birth of Leos Janácek, the most globally renowned of Czech opera composers."The Excursions of Mr. Broucek" is a captivating opera in two acts, composed by Leo? Janá?ek and performed here by the Prague National Theatre Orchestra under the direction of Jaroslav Kyzlink. This CD release from Supraphon brings to life one of Janá?ek's most imaginative works, blending wit, satire, and rich orchestration. The story follows the fantastical journeys of Mr. Broucek through time and space, offering both humor and profound commentary on Czech society. Jaroslav Kyzlink is a renowned conductor celebrated for his interpretations of Czech operatic repertoire; with numerous acclaimed productions at major European opera houses, he has established himself as a leading figure in contemporary classical music interpretation. The Prague National Theatre Orchestra stands among Europe's premier ensembles with an illustrious history dating back to the 19th century. Supraphon, founded in 1932, is one of Central Europe?s most respected classical music labels known for its high-quality recordings and dedication to promoting Czech musical heritage worldwide. |  | Manufacturer No.: |
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