Korngold: Piano Quintet in E Major, Op. 15 – Janáček: String Quartet No. 2, JW VII/13 "Intimate Letters" Ivo Kahánek, Janáček String Quartet

• Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897 - 1957): Piano Quintet in E Major, Op. 15:
• 1 Piano Quintet in E Major, Op. 15: I. Mäßiges Zeitmaß, mit schwungvoll blühendem Ausdruck 12:45
• 2 Piano Quintet in E Major, Op. 15: II. Adagio. Mit größter Ruhe, stets äußerst gebunden und aus drucksvoll 12:11
• 3 Piano Quintet in E Major, Op. 15: III. Finale. Gemessen beinahe pathetisch 08:41
• Leoš Janáček (1854 - 1928): String Quartet No. 2, JW VII/13 "Intimate Letters":
• 4 String Quartet No. 2, JW VII/13 "Intimate Letters": I. Andante. Con moto 06:20
• 5 String Quartet No. 2, JW VII/13 "Intimate Letters": II. Adagio - Vivace 05:54
• 6 String Quartet No. 2, JW VII/13 "Intimate Letters": III. Moderato - Adagio 06:23
• 7 String Quartet No. 2, JW VII/13 "Intimate Letters": IV. Allegro - Andante 08:17
• Total Runtime 01:00:31

Info for Korngold: Piano Quintet in E Major, Op. 15 – Janáček: String Quartet No. 2, JW VII/13 "Intimate Letters"

These are two great chamber works that are far too often performed. These are truly beautiful performances, by the Czech-based pianist Ivo Kahanek and Janacek String Quartet. A musician of tremendous emotional power, depth and expressiveness, Ivo Kahánek has gained a reputation as one of the most exciting artists of his generation and is the Czech Republic’s most acclaimed pianist. He is universally recognized as one of the foremost interpreters of Romantic piano music and is a particular specialist in Czech repertoire. He possesses a rare gift of creating an immediate and compelling emotional connection with his audiences.

Ivo Kahánek, piano
Janáček String Quarte

Ivo Kahánek
As a performer of exceptional emotional force and depth, Ivo Kahánek has gained the reputation of being one of the most impressive artists of his generation and is regarded by many as the best contemporary Czech pianist. Through his talent he is able to create an emotional bond with his audience in works ranging from baroque to modern, his main focus being the romantic repertoire. Abroad he is also considered a specialist in the performance of Czech music.

It is no wonder that Sir Simon Rattle chose Ivo Kahánek to accompany two performances with the Berlin Philharmonic in November 2014. These were greeted with enthusiastic acclaim from both critics and the public. The young pianist became only the second Czech pianist after Rudolf Firkušný to appear with this world-famous ensemble. In addition, he regularly works with the Czech Philharmonic and has performed with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Glasgow, the WDR Orchestra Cologne, the Essen Philharmonic, the Prague Symphony Orchestra, the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Prague Philharmonia, the Brno Philharmonic, and many more. His album, which contained the recording of grand piano concerts by Antonín Dvořák and Bohuslav Martinů, won the first place in the Concerto category of the prestigious British BBC Music Magazine Awards 2020. The album also won the Anděl 2019 award in the Classics category during the same year.

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