The Kühn Choir of Prague, Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava – Tapesty of Voices (Contemporary Vocal Works) (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:12:38 minutes | 1,22 GB | Genre: Classical
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TAPESTRY OF VOICES from Navona Records showcases the versatility and elegance of the human voice woven with grand orchestral statements, colorful choral arrangements, and intimate settings with piano. Eight contemporary composers offer settings of poetry and stories from various cultures throughout human history, from Africa to Europe, North America, and beyond. Threading modern takes on Greek mythology, meditations on concepts of loss, mortality, and more, TAPESTRY OF VOICES is exactly as its title suggests — an intricate and artistic convergence of ideas that’s sure to entrance those who experience it.
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Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava, Jan Kučera, Stanislav Vavřínek – Inviting Worlds: New Works for Large Ensemble, Vol. 2 (2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 55:46 minutes | 1004 MB | Genre: Classical
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Hot on the heels of its first edition, INVITING WORLDS VOL 2 follows in the footsteps of its predecessor with the rhythmic dexterity and textural nuance of today’s orchestras paired with a new roster of composers. New sounds and expressions burst with emotion and uplift us through dark days, navigating uncertainty and delivering us to tranquil resolution. From the frenetic energy and hair raising harmony of Chasse Noir to the soothing solemnity of When Quiet Comes, INVITING WORLDS VOL 2 delivers a colorful palette of orchestral virtuosity sure to please any listener who lends an ear.
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Michael G. Cunningham, Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava & Jiří Petrdlík, Stanislav Vavřínek – Sublimitas (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 48:09 minutes | 909 MB | Genre: Classical
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Navona Records is proud to present SUBLIMITAS, a symphonic album bringing to life the posthumous works of composer Michael G. Cunningham. Performed by the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra, Cunningham’s 5th and 6th Symphonies soar with spirited flair and clarity. These works are thoughtfully paired with his Mountain Poem, a jubilant and moving piece composed with musical peaks and valleys that simulate a thrilling adventure. As a composer whose works span 11 previous Navona Records releases, the works presented on SUBLIMITAS make for a delightful final parting gift from an artist who showed an unwavering dedication to sharing his music with the world.
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Janacek Philharmonic Ostrava – Michael J. Evans: A Fine Agitation – An Opera for the People (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 50:21 minutes | 908 MB | Genre: Classical, Opera
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The Janáček Philharmonic is a world-class symphony orchestra based in Ostrava, Czech Republic and an emerging figure on the international performance scene. With over 100 top-level musicians, the orchestra aims to introduce unique, quality repertoire while showcasing their own recognizable sound.
Around the same time that Ostrava was being frequented by composers like Paul Hindemith, Leoš Janáček, Sergei Prokofiev, and Igor Stravinsky, a Radio Orchestra was formed in the city. In 1954, this ensemble was established as the Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava, and began touring two years later. The orchestra has appeared over its history with notable names such as Plácido Domingo, José Carreras, Diana Ross, and Joseph Calleja to name a few, and it has remained one of the most notable orchestras in the Czech Republic.
Krzysztof Kaczka, Janacek Philharmonic Ostrava, Felipe Tristan – Reinecke & Penderecki: Flute Concertos (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 47:24 minutes | 881 MB | Genre: Classical
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Carl Reinecke is famous for his beautiful melodies and amazing fondness of classical forms, to the point that his oeuvre comprises nearly all such forms that were practiced in his time. Krzysztof Penderecki, on the other hand, was an icon of the avant-garde and definitely preferred avoiding convention, rather than following the mainstream. The two had never met, which would have been impossible, as Carl Reinecke died 23 years before Krzysztof Penderecki was born. Nevertheless, flutist Krzysztof Kaczka has made the improbable come true – thanks to his efforts, the two musicians do finally meet, more specifically, two of their major pieces come together on one album. Both compositions are highly esteemed by critics and flutists alike, who gladly include them in their repertoire.
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Kateřina Kněžíková, Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava & Robert Jindra – Phidylé (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 01:05:13 minutes | 622 MB | Genre: Classical
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Kateřina Kněžíková’s lyric coloratura soprano has delighted audiences in numerous music centres worldwide, both at opera houses and concert venues. She has appeared with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Bamberger Symphoniker, Camerata Salzburg, the Czech Philharmonic, the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, etc. under the baton of conductors of such renown as J. Bělohlávek, S. Baudo, M. Honeck, J. Hrůša, T. Netopil and R. Ticciati. The highlights of her career include the invitation to portray the title role in Janáček’s opera Katya Kabanova in Glyndebourne.
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