Dvorak: Stabat Mater, Op. 58
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Dvorak: Stabat Mater, Op. 58
Eri Nakamura (soprano), Elisabeth Kulman (contralto), Michael Spyres (tenor), Jongmin Park (bass) / Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Jiří Bělohlávek
[ Decca / 2 CD ]
Release Date: Saturday 1 July 2017
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Maestro Bělohlávek and the Czech Philharmonic present an authentic interpretation of Dvořák's Stabat Mater; a great Czech work performed by Czech musicians with an innate understanding of the music of their homeland.
Dvořák's Stabat Mater is performed here by Jiří Bělohlávek, the Czech Philharmonic and leading soloists Eri Nakamura, Elisabeth Kulman, Michael Spyres and Jongmin Park.
"[Bělohlávek's] relaxed though steadfast approach is immediately apparent…the Prague Philharmonic Choir's contributions are disciplined and impassioned…[the solo quartet] are uniformly superb…Bělohlávek perfectly judges the delicate balance between singers and orchestra" (Gramophone)
"Bělohlávek's performance is masterful in its pacing...There's a spacious, burnished quality to the sound, the orchestra's dark-timbred strings and emollient, airborne flutes; the choir all warmth and substance, even if one could occasionally wish it a touch more incisive. The four soloists fit their differing roles well." The Guardian
"The Czech orchestra and chorus have this music in their blood...Belohlavek's choice of an international solo quartet is unusual...but [they] blend as a fine team...Spyres is the standout with his radiant singing of the "Brahmsian" Fac me vere tecum flere. An outstanding follow-up to Belohlavek's outstanding symphonies and concertos set with the Czech Phil." Sunday Times
