This compilation presents a selection of the recordings that were the fruit of the cooperation between the conductor and the orchestra. Sawallisch's programs in Prague repeatedly included pieces by Mozart and Beethoven, as well as major works by Czech composers (Smetana, Janacek, Martinu, Kalabis, Eben, etc.). Sawallisch's relationship to Czech music is probably best described by the following quotation from a contemporary review: 'He apprehends and interprets music by Czech composers as though he himself had been brought up in their language.' the precious Czech Radio live recordings are released by Supraphon for the very first time to mark the 90th anniversary of the late conductor's birth.
5 Adagio for Violin and Orchestra in E Major, K261
6 Allegro Molto
7 Andante
8 Menuetto. Allegretto
9 Finale. Allegro Assai
- Disc 2 -
1 Adagio Molto. Allegro Con Brio
2 Andante Cantabile Con Moto
3 Menuetto. Allegro Molto E Vivace
4 Adagio. Allegro Molto E Vivace
5 Awakening of Cheerful Feelings Upon Arrival in the Country: Allegro Ma Non Troppo
6 Scene By the Brook: Andante Molto Mosso
7 Merry Gathering of Country Folk: Allegro
8 Thunderstorm: Allegro
9 Shepherds' Song: Happy and Thankful Feelings After the Storm. Allegretto
- Disc 3 -
1 Sinfonia - Maestoso Con Moto - Allegro
2 Sinfonia - Allegretto Un Poco Agitato
3 Sinfonia - Adagio Religioso
4 Alles Was Odem Hat - Lobe Den Herrn Meine Seele
5 Saget Es, Die Ihr Erlöst Seid - Er Zählet Unsre Tränen
6 Sagt Es, Die Ihr Erlöset Seid
7 Ich Harrete Des Herrn
8 Stricke Des Todes Hatten Uns Umfangen - Die Nacht Ist Vergangen
9 Die Nacht Ist Vergangen
10 Nun Danket Alle Gott
11 Drum Sing' Ich Mit Meinem Liede
12 Ihr Völker! Bringet Her Dem Herrn
- Disc 4 -
1 Introitus - Various Performers
2 Kyrie Eleison - Various Performers
3 Gloria - Various Performers
4 Credo - Various Performers
5 Sanctus - Various Performers
6 Agnus Dei - Various Performers
7 Postludium - Various Performers
8 Intrada - Various Performers
9 Field Mass. Cantata for Baritone, Male Chorus and Orchestra, H279 - Various Performers
- Disc 5 -
1 In Nature's Realm: Concert Overture, Op. 91
2 Poco Moderato
3 Scherzo. Allegro Vivo
4 Largo
5 Poco Allegro
6 Prague Nocturne for Orchestra. Hommage a Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
This compilation presents a selection of the recordings that were the fruit of the cooperation between the conductor and the orchestra. Sawallisch's programs in Prague repeatedly included pieces by Mozart and Beethoven, as well as major works by Czech composers (Smetana, Janacek, Martinu, Kalabis, Eben, etc.). Sawallisch's relationship to Czech music is probably best described by the following quotation from a contemporary review: 'He apprehends and interprets music by Czech composers as though he himself had been brought up in their language.' the precious Czech Radio live recordings are released by Supraphon for the very first time to mark the 90th anniversary of the late conductor's birth.
