Tribute to Zdeněk Košler [Smetana, Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Bartók…] Zdenek Kosler, Boris Krajný, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Prague Symphony Orchestra, Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra

• Bedřich Smetana (1824 - 1884): The Bartered Bride:
• 1 Smetana: The Bartered Bride: Overture 06:41
• Igor Stravinsky (1882 - 1971): Petrouchka, Burlesque in four scenes, First Tableau:
• 2 Stravinsky: Petrouchka, Burlesque in four scenes, First Tableau: I. The Shrovetide Fair 10:07
• Petrouchka, Burlesque in four scenes, Second Tableau:
• 3 Stravinsky: Petrouchka, Burlesque in four scenes, Second Tableau: II. Petrushka's Room 04:31
• Petrouchka, Burlesque in four scenes, Third Tableau:
• 4 Stravinsky: Petrouchka, Burlesque in four scenes, Third Tableau: III. The Moor's Room 07:05
• Petrouchka, Burlesque in four scenes, Fourth Tableau:
• 5 Stravinsky: Petrouchka, Burlesque in four scenes, Fourth Tableau: IV. The Shrovetide Fair (Towards Evening) 11:11
• Sergei Prokofiev (1891 - 1953): Ala and Lolly, Scythian Suite, Op. 20:
• 6 Prokofiev: Ala and Lolly, Scythian Suite, Op. 20: I. Homage on Veles - Dance of Evil Spirits 10:44
• Ala and Lolly, Scythian Suite, Op. 20:
• 7 Prokofiev: Ala and Lolly, Scythian Suite, Op. 20: II. Night 07:07
• 8 Prokofiev: Ala and Lolly, Scythian Suite, Op. 20: III. Sunrise 05:40
• Béla Bartók (1881 - 1945): Dance Suite, Sz. 77:
• 9 Bartók: Dance Suite, Sz. 77: I. Moderato - attacca 04:04
• 10 Bartók: Dance Suite, Sz. 77: II. Allegro molto - attacca 02:35
• 11 Bartók: Dance Suite, Sz. 77: III. Allegro vivace - attacca 03:17
• 12 Bartók: Dance Suite, Sz. 77: IV. Molto tranquillo - attacca 03:35
• 13 Bartók: Dance Suite, Sz. 77: V. Comodo 01:05
• 14 Bartók: Dance Suite, Sz. 77: VI. Finale. Allegro 04:37
• Pavel Bořkovec (1894 - 1972): Start, Symphonic Allegro for Large Orchestra:
• 15 Bořkovec: Start, Symphonic Allegro for Large Orchestra 07:06
• Arthur Honegger (1892 - 1955): Concertino pour Piano, H. 55:
• 16 Honegger: Concertino pour Piano, H. 55 10:51
• Leoš Janáček (1854 - 1928): Sinfonietta, Op. 60:
• 17 Janáček: Sinfonietta, Op. 60: I. Allegretto 02:18
• 18 Janáček: Sinfonietta, Op. 60: II. Andante 05:51
• 19 Janáček: Sinfonietta, Op. 60: III. Moderato 05:21
• 20 Janáček: Sinfonietta, Op. 60: IV. Allegretto 02:41
• 21 Janáček: Sinfonietta, Op. 60: V. Allegro 07:06
• Darius Milhaud (1892 - 1974): Symphonie No. 10, Op. 382:
• 22 Milhaud: Symphonie No. 10, Op. 382: I. Décidé 04:37
• 23 Milhaud: Symphonie No. 10, Op. 382: II. Expressif 09:18
• 24 Milhaud: Symphonie No. 10, Op. 382: III. Fantasque 04:15
• 25 Milhaud: Symphonie No. 10, Op. 382: IV. Emporté 05:18
• Bohuslav Martinů (1890 - 1959): The Parables, H. 367:
• 26 Martinů: The Parables, H. 367: I. The Parable of a Sculpture 06:48
• 27 Martinů: The Parables, H. 367: II. The Parable of a Garden 07:46
• Total Runtime 02:41:35

Info for Tribute to Zdeněk Košler [Smetana, Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Bartók…]

Zdenek Kosler (1928-1995), Czech conductor and accomplished disciple of Karel Ancerl, was never happier than when directing Smetana's 'Dalibor' or 'Libuse', or Dvorák's 'Jakobin'. His love of opera did not detract from his meticulous and inspired conducting of orchestral music, whose modernity was not as readily appreciated by the general public. Although a distinguished Mozartian, he only ventured into this magic world in Slovakia. The programme presented here provides proof of his extraordinary lucidity, as appreciated by connoisseurs of his Dvorák, Martinu, Prokofiev or Shostakovich. He tended to let other conductors of the Czech Philharmonic shine in works by Smetana, Dvorák and Suk, his achievements focusing on more challenging (non Slavic) repertoires by Wagner, Roussel or Bartók.

Boris Krajny, piano
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Prague Symphony Orchestra
Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra
Zdenek Kosler, conductor

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