Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, Prague Symphony Orchestra, František Jílek, Jirí Belohlávek - Martinu: Špalícek (2007)

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Artist: Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, Prague Symphony Orchestra, František Jílek, Jirí Belohlávek
Title: Martinu: Špalícek
Year Of Release: 2007
Label: Supraphon
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 02:24:38
Total Size: 659 Mb
WebSite: Album Preview

Tracklist:

01. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Opening. I Am Telling You a Story (00:03:34)
02. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act I. Scene 1 - Play at the Doll (00:02:06)
03. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act I. Scene 2 - Play at the Prisoner´s Base (00:00:57)
04. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act I. Scene 3 - Play at the Little Wolf (00:01:23)
05. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act I. Scene 4 - Play at the Little Cock and Hen (00:03:30)
06. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act I. Fairy-tale of Puss in Boots. Scene 5 - In Front of the Hut (00:01:33)
07. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act I. Fairy-tale of Puss in Boots. Scene 6 - Dance with the Hare (00:01:32)
08. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act I. Fairy-tale of Puss in Boots. Scene 7 - Griling the Hare (00:00:41)
09. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act I. Fairy-tale of Puss in Boots. Scene 8 - Arrival of the King and His Suite (00:02:44)
10. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act I. Fairy-tale of Puss in Boots. Scene 9 - At the Magician´s Castle (00:02:26)
11. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act I. Fairy-tale of Puss in Boots. Scene 9 - Change of Scene. Dance of the Lion (00:01:17)
12. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act I. Fairy-tale of Puss in Boots. Scene 9 - Dance of the Sparrow-Hawk (00:00:36)
13. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act I. Fairy-tale of Puss in Boots. Scene 9 - Dance of the Little Mouse (00:01:26)
14. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act I. Fairy-tale of Puss in Boots. Scene 10 - Finale. A Magnificent Palace (00:00:25)
15. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act I. Fairy-tale of Puss in Boots. Scene 10 - Dance of the Tom-Cat (00:00:44)
16. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act I. Fairy-tale of Puss in Boots. Scene 10 - Arrival of the King and his Suite (00:00:32)
17. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act I. Fairy-tale of Puss in Boots. Scene 10 - Dance of the prima Donna (00:00:25)
18. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act I. Fairy-tale of Puss in Boots. Scene 10 - Dance of the Mouse and Tom-Cat (00:00:16)
19. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act I. Fairy-tale of Puss in Boots. Scene 10 - Juggler´s Performance (00:00:57)
20. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act I. Fairy-tale of Puss in Boots. Scene 10 - Dance of the Acrobats (00:00:37)
21. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act I. Fairy-tale of Puss in Boots. Scene 10 - Finale of the Chorus (00:00:52)
22. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act II. Fairy-tale of the Cobbler and Death. Scene 1 - A Country Market-Place and the Cobbler´s Workshop (00:02:06)
23. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: 2st Act. Fairy-tale of the Cobbler and Death. Scene 2 - The Cobbler Prepares for His Journey Abroad (00:00:38)
24. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: 2st Act. Fairy-tale of the Cobbler and Death. Scene 2 - The Market and Dance of the Horse (00:01:11)
25. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: 2st Act. Fairy-tale of the Cobbler and Death. Scene 2 - Dance of the Butterfly (00:00:44)
26. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: 2st Act. Fairy-tale of the Cobbler and Death. Scene 2 - Dance of the Bumble-Bee (00:01:56)
27. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act II. Fairy-tale of the Cobbler and Death - Change of Scene (00:01:14)
28. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act II. Fairy-tale of the Cobbler and Death. Scene 3 - Black Town (00:01:51)
29. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act II. Fairy-tale of the Cobbler and Death. Scene 3 - Arrival of the Princess (00:01:03)
30. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act II. Fairy-tale of the Cobbler and Death. Scene 3 - Arrival of the Giant (00:00:28)
31. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act II. Fairy-tale of the Cobbler and Death. Scene 3 - Fight of the Butterly with the Giant (00:02:08)
32. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act II. Fairy-tale of the Cobbler and Death. Scene 3 - Departure of the Cobbler (00:00:35)
33. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act II. Fairy-tale of the Cobbler and Death. Scene 3 - The Miraculous Bag (00:03:57)
34. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act II. Fairy-tale of the Cobbler and Death. Change of Scene. Wanderings of the Cobbler (00:01:11)
35. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act II. Fairy-tale of the Cobbler and Death. Scene 5 - At the Enchanted Castle (00:00:53)
36. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act II. Fairy-tale of the Cobbler and Death. Scene 5 - Dance of Death (00:01:26)
37. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act II. Fairy-tale of the Cobbler and Death. Scene 5 - Wanderings of the Cobbler (00:02:18)
38. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act II. Fairy-tale of the Cobbler and Death. Scene 6 - At the Gate of Hell (00:02:41)
39. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act II. Fairy-tale of the Cobbler and Death. Scene 7 - At the Gate of Heaven (00:03:17)
40. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act II. Fairy-tale of the Cobbler and Death. Scene 7 - Dance of Death (00:01:38)
41. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act II. Fairy-tale of the Cobbler and Death. Scene 7 - Death Escorts the Cobbler to Heaven (00:01:28)
42. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act III. Opening (00:02:23)
43. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act III, Scene 1. Legend of St. Dorothea (00:08:47)
44. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act III, Scene 2. Carrying Out Death (00:03:40)
45. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act III, Scene 2. Play at the Queen (00:03:06)
46. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act III. Fairy-tale of Cinderella. Change of Scene. Cinderella at Home (00:01:20)
47. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act III, Scene 3. Ball at the Castle (00:06:09)
48. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act III, Scene 4. Village Green (00:00:53)
49. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act III, Scene 4. Play at the Golden Gate (00:01:04)
50. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act III, Scene 4. Dance of the Ladies (00:01:32)
51. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act III, Scene 4. Dance of the Country Girls (00:01:10)
52. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act III, Scene 4. Valse (00:00:53)
53. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act III, Scene 4. Wedding (00:02:39)
54. Špalíček. Ballet with Singing in 3 Acts: Act III, Scene 4. Polka (00:02:43)
55. The Spectre´s Bride. Ballad After K. J. Erben´s Poem for Soprano, Tenor, Bass, and Mixed Chorus with Orchestra (00:27:17)
56. Romance of the Dandelions (00:13:11)
57. Primrose: The New Hat. Poco allegro (00:00:52)
58. Primrose: In Front of Our Yard. Allegro (00:01:08)
59. Primrose: The Complaint. Poco andante (00:02:14)
60. Primrose: A Nice Piece of Wood. Poco allegro (00:01:27)
61. Primrose: Noon. Allegro (00:00:54)

Total length: 02:24:38
Label: SUPRAPHON a.s.

Performers:
Brno Philharmonic Orchestra & Prague Symphony Orchestra
František Jílek & Jirí Belohlávek

Though this two-disc set is clearly only for the hardcore Martinu fan, its diversity, individuality, and high spirits are a thrill. The biggest work is the Spalicek, a ballet with singing in three acts scored for soprano, tenor, and bass soloists; children's choir; women's choir; and orchestra lasting an hour and a half. Variously translated as "The Chap-Book" and "The Czech Year" and described by the composer as a "ballet from folk games, customs and fairytales," Spalicek resists easy characterization. Imagine a Technicolor version of Stravinsky's Les Noces based on Czech rather than Russian folk songs with catchier tunes and more buoyant rhythms and you'll have some idea of what to expect. Also included here are The Specter's Bride, a ballade for soprano, tenor, and bass soloists and choir and orchestra; The Romance of the Dandelions, a chamber cantata for soprano and mixed chorus; and The Primrose, five duets on folk songs for soprano and alto with violin and piano. Although the performances of all four works are more than acceptable, Jirí Belohlávek and the Prague Symphony outshine the work of Frantisek Jilek and the Brno Philharmonic. That unevenness aside, these were the only recordings of these works available when the disc was issued (and may be still), and so they will all have to do. Recorded in digital in the mid-'80s, Supraphon's sound is bright, colorful, and a bit shallow.

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