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.
Janácek first encountered Kamila Stösslová 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 Janáček
The Excursions of Mr Broucek – Suite: II Moon Waltz
Conductor: Jiří Bělohlávek. Orchestra: Prague Symphony Chamber Orchestra.- SUPRAPHON : SU- 3436 2.
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Leos Janáček
The Diary of one who disappeared - no. 6-13
Performer: Thomas Adès. Singer: Ian Bostridge. Singer: Ruby Philogene.- EMI : 7243 5 57219-2.
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Leos Janáček
Taras Bulba - The Prophesy and death of Taras Bulba
Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle. Performer: Philharmonia Orchestra.- EMI CDC747048-2.
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Leos Janáček
Katya Kabanova - Act 1 scene 2 A room in the Kabanovs' house
Conductor: Charles Mackerras. Singer: Eva Randová. Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. Singer: Miroslav Kopp. Performer: Gabriela Be?a?ková. Singer: Dagmar Pecková.- SUPRAPHON : SU 3739-2 032.
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