Ivan Kusjner - Czech Opera Rarities (2012)

Artist: Ivan Kusjner
Title: Czech Opera Rarities
Year Of Release: 2012
Label: Supraphon
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 01:16:04
Total Size: 365 Mb
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Tracklist:Title: Czech Opera Rarities
Year Of Release: 2012
Label: Supraphon
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 01:16:04
Total Size: 365 Mb
WebSite: Album Preview
01. Abramo ed Isacco, ., Act I: "." (Gamari) (00:05:20)
02. Záboj, ., Act I: "A mlčel k tomu bohů hněv" (Záboj) (00:07:31)
03. Lora, ., Act I: "." (Bohumír) (00:03:22)
04. The Templars in Moravia, ., Act I: "V slunci lásky jsem se zhlížel - Zprávu ti přináším" (Vraník, Anežka) (00:07:33)
05. The Brandenburgers in Bohemia, ., Act III: "." (Tausendmark) (00:03:10)
06. Vanda, ., Act II: "Přichází v šraňky - Hory, kde les vroubí zelený" (Roderich, Vanda, Velekněz, Božena, Slavoj) (00:05:17)
07. The Rapids of Saint John, ., Act I: "Anděli jasný, z krajů tajemných" (Čeněk z Libočan, Julie, Bořita) (00:07:22)
08. Lejla, ., Act III: "Ó ještě čekat - V líbezném klínu" (Boabdil) (00:03:13)
09. Dubrovsky, ., Act I: "Kdo věřil by" (Andrej Dubrovskij) (00:05:24)
10. Jessika, ., Act I: "Ó lásko, zdroji žití" (Bassanio) (00:03:41)
11. The Death of Vlasta, ., Act II: "Šum háje, jara vonný dech" (Vojmír, Vlasta) (00:04:50)
12. Hedy, ., Act III: "Jsem-li hříčka v moci pekla" (Lambro) (00:06:26)
13. Zuzana Vojířová, ., Scene 2: "A co je nového - Láska k životu" (Petr Vok z Rožmberka, Roh) (00:05:07)
14. Karlštejn, ., Act III: "Je-li nutno, pane vévodo - Svatý Václave" (Karel IV.) (00:07:48)
Total length: 01:16:04
Label: SUPRAPHON a.s.
Performers:
Ivan Kusjner (baritone)
Ivan Kusnjer has rightly been awarded the title of “King of Czech Singers” by the music critics. The fruits of his single-minded work are worthy of admiration: successes at international voice competitions, guest appearances on opera stages worldwide (Berliner Staatsoper, Wiener Staatsoper, Teatro la Fenice, La Scala, Teatro Real, Théâtre Châtelet, Opéra-Bastille, etc.) and in prestigious concert halls (Albert Hall, Barbican, Carnegie Hall, Suntory Hall), collaboration with renowned conductors (Mackerras, Albrecht, Harnoncourt, Gardiner, Pešek, Kout, Bělohlávek, etc.), the remarkable range of operatic roles he has portrayed (primarily for the National Theatre in Prague), songs and cantatas he has performed, as well as numerous accolades he has received (the 2001 Gustav Mahler European Prize, three Thalia Awards)...
A special chapter is Ivan Kusnjer’s keen interest in lesser-known Czech operas. Works linked with the time of their origin only rarely pass the test of time. Yet the carefully prepared selection on this album indicates just how much interesting music remains in the archives, and the recording is hence a must for all opera lovers.
The CD comprises previously unreleased arias, as masterfully performed by Ivan Kusnjer.
A special chapter is Ivan Kusnjer’s keen interest in lesser-known Czech operas. Works linked with the time of their origin only rarely pass the test of time. Yet the carefully prepared selection on this album indicates just how much interesting music remains in the archives, and the recording is hence a must for all opera lovers.
The CD comprises previously unreleased arias, as masterfully performed by Ivan Kusnjer.