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Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Karel Ancerl - Leos Janacek: Sinfonietta; Taras Bulba (1963) Reissue

Posted By: Designol

Date: 11 Nov 2022 13:44:42

Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Karel Ancerl - Leos Janacek: Sinfonietta; Taras Bulba (1963) Reissue

About 'Symfonietta':

Karel Ancerl’s incomparable recording of Janácek’s resplendently barbaric Sinfonietta remains not only the finest available version of the work, but also is the best recorded … Although it was captured as long ago as 1961, no other version so effectively conveys the panoramic splendor of the trumpet-led opening across the stereo spectrum, no other offers such clarity in passages such as the finale’s hair-raising wind writing, and no other balances the orchestra against the massed brass of the closing pages so naturally and cleanly. Technically it’s quite an achievement …

As to the performances–well, what is there to say? They are simply the last word in excitement, accuracy, passion, color, and expressive immediacy. The Sinfonietta erupts form the speakers like a primal force. What other performance propels the second-movement ostinatos so forcefully, or builds the third movement’s central climax with such explosive energy? Who else observes the various tempo changes in the brief fourth movement so effectively, wringing every drop of variety from its many repetitions of its opening trumpet tune? And who else drives the finale to positively expressionistic extremes of tension, making the return of the opening fanfares a moment of apocalyptic grandeur? Much as I love this work, and enjoy other performances (including Kubelik, Neumann, Jilek, and Mackerras), this is one of those rare occasions where you really can point your finger to a single version and say, “This is the best.” … The playing will simply have you sitting on the edge of your seat. Stunning!

About 'Taras Bulba'

What is there to say? These recordings have served as reference editions in this repertoire since the day they were recorded, and so they remain. Karel Ancerl ’ s Taras Bulba captures the music ’ s drama, strength, and color as few other versions have – for a case in point, just listen to the opening of the second movement, with its rippling harp against slashing strings – and his few amendments to Janácek ’ s quirky orchestration (timpani at the very end, for example) are both logical and tasteful. Glorious playing by the Czech Philharmonic and excellently balanced recorded sound complete an irresistible package … Doubters should simply listen to the incomparably grand last few minutes of Taras Bulba, from the entry of the organ on through to the end.

Review by David Hurwitz, Classics Today

Leos Janáček at Allmusic
Leos Janáček at Wiki

Karel Ančerl at Allmusic
Karel Ančerl Website
Karel Ančerl at Wiki

Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Karel Ančerl, conductor

Recorded: Dvořák Hall, Prague, 09-11 January 1961 (Sinfonietta);
16-20 April 1963 (Taras Bulba)

Tracklist:

Sinfonietta
for orchestra ("Military," "Sokol Festival"), JW 6/18
01. I. Allegretto (2:18)
02. II. Andante (5:29)
03. III. Moderato (4:46)
04. IV. Allegretto (2:47)
05. V. Allegro (6:49)

Taras Bulba
rhapsody for orchestra, JW 6/15
06. I. Andrea's Death (8:40)
07. II. Ostap's Death (5:06)
08. III. Taras Bulba's Prophecy and Death (8:30)

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