The first appearance of these distinctive works on the Deutsche Grammophon label is a red-letter day
Bamberg Symphony/Hrůša
(Deutsche Grammophon)
The first appearance of these distinctive works on the Deutsche Grammophon label is a red-letter day
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ritten in exile between 1942 and 1953, all but one of Bohuslav Martinů’s six symphonies were commissioned or premiered by US orchestras, yet each exudes the vigorous spirit of the composer’s Czechia homeland. Too often neglected, their first appearance on Deutsche Grammophon is a red-letter day for these distinctive, eminently likable works.
Jakub Hrůša’s absorbing treatment gives life to three late-19th-century works reflecting on the notion of heroism
The virtuosic musician’s effortless phrasing and imaginative collaborations make this collection short but sweet
Semyon Bychkov’ Mahler symphony cycle with the Czech Philharmonic is meticulous, imaginative and deserves to be placed alongside…
Capturing the momentum of two of Shostakovich’s first Soviet-era symphonies, this performance adds a pair of scherzos that…
Janacek’s spine-tingling Taras Bulba was paired with Bruckner’s 7th in an evening of illumination and excitement
Brahms’s Tragic Overture leaps to life while there is much interest in a careful reading of the composer’s First Symphony in this…
