Garrick Ohlsson – Smetana: Czech Dances & On the seashore (2015) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Smetana’s two sets of Czech Dances—the first comprising four Chopin-esque Polkas, the second exploring other dance forms more associated with Dvořák—provide the ideal vehicle for the understated pianism of Garrick Ohlsson. The evocative tone poem in miniature On the seashore completes the programme.

What courage must have been required to tackle these most nationalistic of all Smetana’s works, and what accomplished to present them not only lovingly but fairly bursting with character. –Gramophone, May ’16

Ohlsson’s performances are consistently attractive. Performance **** Recording **** –BBC Music Magazine,June’16

Lesser-known Smetana played with all the ardour and advocacy it needs; the sound is class-leading, too. MusicWeb,May’16 /// A delightful discovery and a companion to the dances of Brahms and Dvorak. –MusicWeb, Aug’16

Tracklist:
1-1. Garrick Ohlsson – Czech Dances, JB 1:107 – No 1. Polka in F minor: Non molto allegro (03:25)
1-2. Garrick Ohlsson – Czech Dances, JB 1:107 – No 2. Polka in A minor: Moderato (02:44)
1-3. Garrick Ohlsson – Czech Dances, JB 1:107 – No 3. Polka in F major: Allegro (03:39)
1-4. Garrick Ohlsson – Czech Dances, JB 1:107 – No 4. Polka in B flat major: Lento (03:53)
1-5. Garrick Ohlsson – Czech Dances, JB 1:114 – No 01. Furiant in A minor: Presto (05:29)
1-6. Garrick Ohlsson – Czech Dances, JB 1:114 – No 02. Slepička (The little hen) in B flat major: Moderato (03:26)
1-7. Garrick Ohlsson – Czech Dances, JB 1:114 – No 03. Oves (Oats) in A flat major: Andantino (05:16)
1-8. Garrick Ohlsson – Czech Dances, JB 1:114 – No 04. Medvěd (The bear) in C major: Allegro (03:21)
1-9. Garrick Ohlsson – Czech Dances, JB 1:114 – No 05. Cibulička (The little onion) in G minor: Moderato (04:55)
1-10. Garrick Ohlsson – Czech Dances, JB 1:114 – No 06. Dupák in D major: Vivacissimo (03:37)
1-11. Garrick Ohlsson – Czech Dances, JB 1:114 – No 07. Hulán (The lancer) in A major: Andantino (05:20)
1-12. Garrick Ohlsson – Czech Dances, JB 1:114 – No 08. Obkročák in E flat major: Allegro (03:11)
1-13. Garrick Ohlsson – Czech Dances, JB 1:114 – No 09. Sousedská in B major: Moderato (04:50)
1-14. Garrick Ohlsson – Czech Dances, JB 1:114 – No 10. Skočná in F major: Vivace (03:41)
1-15. Garrick Ohlsson – On the seashore – A reminiscence, JB 1:80 (05:19)

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