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Kaprálová: Waving Farewell / Phan, Cheng, Keisler, Kiesler, University of Michigan S.O.
Naxos

Kaprálová: Waving Farewell / Phan, Cheng, Keisler, Kiesler, University of Michigan S.O.

$19.99

Details

Composer
KAPRALOVA, VÍTEZSLAVA
Artist
Cheng, Phan, Dual
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
Jun 25, 2021
Catalog #
8574144
UPC
747313414475

About

Despite her tragically early death at the age of 25, Vítězslava Kaprálová left a portfolio of more than 50 works of the highest craftsmanship and inspiration. this selection of her orchestral music, recorded at the Kaprálová Festival in Michigan, includes the work that won her international esteem in 1938, the Military Sinfonietta. abounding in youthful energy and brilliant colors, the Piano Concerto marries virtuosity with lyricism, while the orchestral songs are both atmospheric and striking.

REVIEWS:

Handsomely recorded, Kenneth Kiesler conducts the University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra in convincing, invigorating and satisfying accounts which, I’m sure, will win these compelling scores many friends. A deep love and commitment to this composer conveys itself throughout. The booklet contains Czech texts and English translations of the two vocal items. I urge you to explore.

-- MusicWeb International

Despite her tragically early death at the age of 25, Kaprálová left a portfolio of more than 50 works of the highest craftsmanship and inspiration. this selection of her orchestral music, recorded at the Kaprálová Festival in Michigan, includes the work that won her international esteem in 1938, the Military Sinfonietta, abounding in youthful energy and brilliant colors and the 23-minute piano concerto of 1935 which marries virtuosity with lyricism, while the orchestral songs are both atmospheric and striking.

-- Records International

This is a poignant memento of lost talent—but one well worth hearing for what we have as well as for what never came to be. These recordings have their roots in a Kaprálová Festival at the University of Michigan in September 2015, but the recording dates suggest that most, if not all, of the performances were recorded later in the academic year. And while the University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra would never be mistaken for a major orchestra, the enthusiasm is palpable. Nicholas Phan…sings with an infectious ardor, and Amy I-Lin Cheng knocks off the Piano Concerto with aplomb. Through it all, conductor Kenneth Kiesler shows commitment to the cause.

-- Fanfare

Tracklist 11 tracks

  1. 1 Prélude de Noël 02:03
    Track
    1
    Title
    Prélude de Noël
    Duration
    02:03
    Composer
    Vítězslava Kaprálová
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  2. 2 Vojenská symfonieta (Military Sinfonietta), Op. 11 14:41
    Track
    2
    Title
    Vojenská symfonieta (Military Sinfonietta), Op. 11
    Duration
    14:41
    Composer
    Vítězslava Kaprálová
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  3. 3 Smutný večer (Sad Evening) (reconstructed by T. Cheek for voice and orchestra) 03:29
    Track
    3
    Title
    Smutný večer (Sad Evening) (reconstructed by T. Cheek for voice and orchestra)
    Duration
    03:29
    Composer
    Vítězslava Kaprálová
    Performer
    Nicholas Phan
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  4. 4 Sbohem a šáteček (Waving Farewell), Op. 14 (version for voice and orchestra) 05:24
    Track
    4
    Title
    Sbohem a šáteček (Waving Farewell), Op. 14 (version for voice and orchestra)
    Duration
    05:24
    Composer
    Vítězslava Kaprálová
    Performer
    Nicholas Phan
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  5. 5 I. Praeludium 03:42
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. Praeludium
    Duration
    03:42
    Composer
    Vítězslava Kaprálová
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  6. 6 II. Pastorale 01:26
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. Pastorale
    Duration
    01:26
    Composer
    Vítězslava Kaprálová
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  7. 7 III. Ukolébavka (Lullaby) 01:40
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. Ukolébavka (Lullaby)
    Duration
    01:40
    Composer
    Vítězslava Kaprálová
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  8. 8 IV. Menuetto 03:03
    Track
    8
    Title
    IV. Menuetto
    Duration
    03:03
    Composer
    Vítězslava Kaprálová
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  9. 9 I. Allegro entusiastico 10:48
    Track
    9
    Title
    I. Allegro entusiastico
    Duration
    10:48
    Composer
    Vítězslava Kaprálová
    Performer
    Amy I-Lin Cheng
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  10. 10 II. Largo - 03:28
    Track
    10
    Title
    II. Largo -
    Duration
    03:28
    Composer
    Vítězslava Kaprálová
    Performer
    Amy I-Lin Cheng
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  11. 11 III. Allegro 08:55
    Track
    11
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    08:55
    Composer
    Vítězslava Kaprálová
    Performer
    Amy I-Lin Cheng
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler