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ID: RCD70001 (EAN: 4600383700014) | 1 CD | ADD Ausgefolgt: 1997
- LABEL:
- Russian Compact Disc
- Kolektion:
- Tsechische historische Aufnahmen
- Subkolektion:
- Orchester
- Komponisten:
- SMETANA, Bedřich
- Ensembles:
- Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
- Dirigenten:
- TALICH, Václav
- Andere Infos:
Czech Historical recordings - 1929
A Cycle of Symphonic Poems (Vyšehrad; Vltava; / From Bohemia's Woods and Fields; Tábor; Blaník)
My Country - Symphonic Poems by Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884)
A Czech Masterpiece
My Country is a landmark of Czech culture, celebrated for its musical brilliance and its role in the nation’s identity.
Unique and Evocative
The cycle can be enjoyed on two levels: as romantic music with rich melodies and vivid orchestration, or as a musical narrative depicting Czech history and landscapes.
Connection to Libuše
Smetana conceived the work alongside his opera Libuše, creating a unified vision of the Czech national idea.
Premiere and Dedication
Dedicated to Prague, the full cycle was first performed in 1882. Smetana, deaf since 1874, never heard it, but it has since become a staple of Czech and international concert life.
Lasting Legacy
With its patriotic inspiration, philosophical depth, and musical brilliance, My Country remains a timeless symbol of Czech pride and cultural heritage.
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| SMETANA, Bedřich (1824-1884) | | | My Country [Má vlast] | | | 1. | No. 1 Vyšehrad (the High Castle) | 15:40 | | | 2. | No. 2 Vltava (Moldau) | 12:18 | | | 3. | No. 3 Šárka | 10:30 | | | 4. | No. 4 Z českých luhů a hájů (From Bohemia's Meadows) | 12:45 | | | 5. | No. 6 Blaník | 12:13 | | | 6. | Blaník | 15:02 | | Vaclav Talich became director of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra in 1919, starting an era of unprecedented rise and accomplishment. Under Talich, and his successors Rafael Kubelik and Karel Ancerl, the orchestra rose to a position of being one of the finest in Europe. During the bleak years of World War II Talich often performed Smetana's Ma Vlast and Dvorak's Slavonic Dances in Prague and throughout the Czech lands as a demonstration of great personal courage and national pride. In 1929 Talich made the first complete recording of Ma Vlast. The performance still stands as a benchmark against which to measure others, and we are fortunate to hear it today on CD in a transfer that gives lie to the age of the original recording.
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