Novák: In the Tatra Mountains / etc

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VITEZSLAV NOVAK
Novák: In the Tatra Mountains / etc
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta

[ Naxos / CD ]

Release Date: Tuesday 28 March 2017

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Emerging from the fertile background of Bohemian nationalism, Vítĕzslav Novák's music achieved cult status in his homeland for its richness of melody and full-blown romantic orchestral colour. The lush timbres and monumental solemnity of In the Tatra Mountains were inspired by the composer's journeys in this magnificent region. Eternal Longing is based on a poem by Hans Christian Andersen, while the dramatic Lady Godiva Overture, complete with tolling bells at the finale, was written by Novák in two days and is considered one of his most powerful works

"Here is yet another fine release from the Buffalo Philharmonic under its dynamic and enterprising conductor, JoAnn Falletta. All three of these works have been recorded before, almost exclusively by Czech artists, but the excellence of these performances shows, if any proof were necessary, that great music is unconstrained by national borders. Take the Lady Godiva Overture, and compare this version to the otherwise fine Libor Pesek with the BBC Philharmonic on Chandos. Falletta is clearly superior: swifter, more exciting, and every bit as well played and recorded. To make its strongest impression, you need to live with it for a while. This release removes any excuse not to." ClassicsToday 9/9

"JoAnn Falletta secures compellingly secure, dedicated and atmospheric results from her admirable Buffalo band in this extremely attractive repertoire…Everything has been vividly captured by producer/engineer Tim Handley, and inquisitive souls certainly needn't tarry." ClassicalEar

"These are sound and sympathetic performances in eloquent recordings by Tim Handley. Even so, those who have caught the Novák bug should also add the classic Šejna recordings to their listening experience." MusicWeb

Tracks:

In the Tatra Mountains. Symphonic Poem for Large Orchestra, Op. 26
Overture: Lady Godiva Op. 41
O vecne touze (Eternal Longing), Op. 33