Kamila
Donald Macleod introduces the first two works inspired by Janacek's love for Kamila Stosslova. His passion for this married woman transformed the last decade of his life.
Jan谩cek first encountered Kamila St枚sslov谩 in 1917. His passion for this married woman, less than half his age, transformed the last decade of his life and spurred him on to greater heights of creativity. Donald Macleod introduces two works whose heroines were inspired by Kamila - a song-cycle in which a young farmer deserts his family to live with a beautiful gypsy girl, and an opera whose gentle heroine is unable to resist the temptation of an illicit affair with tragic consequences.
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Leos Jan谩膷ek
The Excursions of Mr Broucek 鈥� Suite: II Moon Waltz
Conductor: Ji艡铆 B臎lohl谩vek. Orchestra: Prague Symphony Chamber Orchestra.- SUPRAPHON : SU- 3436 2.
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Leos Jan谩膷ek
The Diary of one who disappeared - no. 6-13
Performer: Thomas Ad猫s. Singer: Ian Bostridge. Singer: Ruby Philogene.- EMI : 7243 5 57219-2.
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Leos Jan谩膷ek
Taras Bulba - The Prophesy and death of Taras Bulba
Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle. Performer: Philharmonia Orchestra.- EMI CDC747048-2.
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Leos Jan谩膷ek
Katya Kabanova - Act 1 scene 2 A room in the Kabanovs' house
Conductor: Charles Mackerras. Singer: Eva Randov谩. Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. Singer: Miroslav Kopp. Performer: Gabriela Be?a?kov谩. Singer: Dagmar Peckov谩.- SUPRAPHON : SU 3739-2 032.
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- Tue 22 Jul 2014 12:00大象传媒 Radio 3
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