Operatic Orchestral Suites, Vol. 2 (arr. P. Breiner) - Kat'a Kabanova / The Makropulos Affair

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Operatic Orchestral Suites, Vol. 2 (arr. P. Breiner) - Kat'a Kabanova / The Makropulos Affair
Peter Breiner (arranger) / New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / Vesa-Matti Leppanen

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Release Date: Friday 1 May 2009

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This disc follows the stunning release by the same artists of Janácek's Operatic Orchestral Suites, Vol. 1 (Jenufa, The Excursions of Mr Broucek) on 8570555.

Classics Today praised the conducting of Breiner on a previous recording in the following terms: "Breiner's affectionate conducting, make[s for a] pleasing and satisfying musical experience."

Peter Breiner here conducts his insightful suites from two popular Janácek operas - Kát'a Kabanová and The Makropulos Affair - with New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Vesa-Matti Leppänen again playing a featured role.

This disc follows the stunning release by the same artists of Janácek's Operatic Orchestral Suites, Vol. 1 (Jenufa, The Excursions of Mr Broucek) on 8570555.

Czechoslovakian-born Breiner is ideally placed to interpret the music of his innovative compatriot.

Tracks:

Kat'a Kabanova Suite (arr. P. Breiner)
1. I. Overture 00:05:02
2. II. Je cas, Tichone (Tichon, it's about time…) 00:06:03
3. III. Vida, chvastala jsi se (There, you bragged…) 00:07:44
4. IV. Intermezzo and Songs 00:08:15
5. V. Prijde boure (The Storm is coming) 00:11:06
The Makropulos Affair Suite (arr. P. Breiner)
6. I. Smrt na mne sahala… (Death was touching me) 00:03:04
7. II. Causa Gregor Prus (The Gregor Prus Case) 00:06:06
8. III. Zda se vamio divne, co? (It appears strange, doesn't it?) 00:04:56
9. IV. Ja jsem totiz idiot (I am actually an idiot) 00:04:23
10. V. A ja vas miluji! (Though I love you!) 00:07:01
11. VI. Nu? (So?) 00:06:16

Total Playing Time: 01:09:56