Smetana- Ma Vlast -Complete Symphonic Cycle-

Product Description A stunningly well-recorded disc of Bedrich Smetana's six symphonic poems dedicated to 'má vlast' (my country/homeland). These stirring patriotic and nationalistic works depict the history and culture of Bohemia. Presented by the Czech Philharmonic and Libor Pesek, a foremost champion of Czech composers. Review Recorded triumphantly at the 50th Prague Spring Festival. Of Pesek's previous recording, Penguin Guide wrote it 'captures the epic patriotic feeling... richly romantic... gripping melodrama... vivid characterization' 'this, with the distinctive colours of the national orchestra - particularly those earthy Czech woodwinds - is definitely closer to home. Here, then, the song of the bard Lumir in the great hall of Vysehrad. And it's those harps again...' --Edward Seckerson, BBC Radio 3