Dvorák: Complete Choruses & Duets

Dvorák: Complete Choruses & Duets
Composer Antonín Dvorák
Artist Prague Singers
Stanislav Mistr conductor
Format 3 CD
Cat. number 92883
EAN code 5028421928838
Release April 2006

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About this release

Dvorák has written extensively for voices. Somehow we hardly ever hear any part of this repertoire. This 3 CD set offers the complete music for two and more voices including the choral works by this composer. Most duets are accompanied on the piano. They are rather a mixed bag with a large number of Moravian songs and some Russian and Irish ones.

Very interesting is Domov muj for soprano and tenor which is an adaptation of the Largo of his ninth symphony.

The choruses are both mixed or just for male or female voices. The attractive, modest Nature’s Realm (op. 63) is an example of Dvorák’s skilful and economic writing for a cappella choir.

Other information:
- Excellent performances by the multiple prize winning Prague singers under Stanislav Mistr. Soloists are Martina Kritznerová, soprano; Šárka Mistrová, mezzo soprano; Daniela Demuthová, alto; and Michal Krušek, bass. The pianist are Jaroslov Šaroun and Sona Böhmová.
- Sung in Czech. All texts and translations are provided in the booklet.

Listening

Track list

Disk 1

  1. Antonín Dvorák: Four Duets, Op. 20, B 50: Promûny (Destined)
  2. Antonín Dvorák: Four Duets, Op. 20, B 50: Rozlouãení (Parting)
  3. Antonín Dvorák: Four Duets, Op. 20, B 50: Chudoba (The Silken Band)
  4. Antonín Dvorák: Four Duets, Op. 20, B 50: Vuře šohaj, vuře (The Last Wish)
  5. Antonín Dvorák: Moravian Duets, Op. 32, B. 60 & 62: A já ti uplynu (The Fugitive)
  6. Antonín Dvorák: Moravian Duets, Op. 32, B. 60 & 62: Veleť, vtáčku (Speed Thee, Birdie)
  7. Antonín Dvorák: Moravian Duets, Op. 32, B. 60 & 62: Dyby byla kosa nabróšená (The Slighted Heart)
  8. Antonín Dvorák: Moravian Duets, Op. 32, B. 60 & 62: V dobrým sme se sešli (Parting without Sorrow)
  9. Antonín Dvorák: Moravian Duets, Op. 32, B. 60 & 62: Slavíkovský polečko malý (Pledge of Love)
  10. Antonín Dvorák: Moravian Duets, Op. 32, B. 60 & 62: Holub na javofie (Forsaken)
  11. Antonín Dvorák: Moravian Duets, Op. 32, B. 60 & 62: Voda a pláč (Sad of Heart)
  12. Antonín Dvorák: Moravian Duets, Op. 32, B. 60 & 62: Skromná (The Modest Maiden)
  13. Antonín Dvorák: Moravian Duets, Op. 32, B. 60 & 62: Prsten (The Ring)
  14. Antonín Dvorák: Moravian Duets, Op. 32, B. 60 & 62: Zelenaj se, zelenaj (Omens)
  15. Antonín Dvorák: Moravian Duets, Op. 32, B. 60 & 62: Zajatá (The Maid Imprisoned)
  16. Antonín Dvorák: Moravian Duets, Op. 32, B. 60 & 62: Neveta (Comfort)
  17. Antonín Dvorák: Moravian Duets, Op. 32, B. 60 & 62: Šipek (The Wild Rose)
  18. Antonín Dvorák: Moravian Duets, Op. 32, B. 60 & 62: Život vojenský (The Soldier’s Farewell)
  19. Antonín Dvorák: Four Duets, Op. 38, B. 69: Možnost (Hoping in Vain)
  20. Antonín Dvorák: Four Duets, Op. 38, B. 69: Jablko (Greeting from Afar)
  21. Antonín Dvorák: Four Duets, Op. 38, B. 69: Věneček (The Crown)
  22. Antonín Dvorák: Four Duets, Op. 38, B. 69: Hoře (Smart)
  23. Antonín Dvorák: Two Duets Without Opus Number: Na tej našej střeše (There on Our Roof)
  24. Antonín Dvorák: Two Duets Without Opus Number: Dětská píseň (A Child’s Song)

Disk 2

  1. Antonín Dvorák: In Nature’s Realm, Op. 63, B. 126: Napadly písně v duši mou (Music Descended on My Soul)
  2. Antonín Dvorák: In Nature’s Realm, Op. 63, B. 126: Večerní les rozvázal zvonky (Bells Ring at Dusk)
  3. Antonín Dvorák: In Nature’s Realm, Op. 63, B. 126: Žitné pole (The Rye Field)
  4. Antonín Dvorák: In Nature’s Realm, Op. 63, B. 126: Vyběhla bříza běličká (The Silver Birch)
  5. Antonín Dvorák: In Nature’s Realm, Op. 63, B. 126: Dnes do skoku a do písničky (With Dance and Song)
  6. Antonín Dvorák: Four Choruses for Mixed Voices, Op. 29, B. 59: Místo klekání (Evening’s Blessing)
  7. Antonín Dvorák: Four Choruses for Mixed Voices, Op. 29, B. 59: Ukolébavka (Cradle Song)
  8. Antonín Dvorák: Four Choruses for Mixed Voices, Op. 29, B. 59: Nepovím (I Won’t Tell)
  9. Antonín Dvorák: Four Choruses for Mixed Voices, Op. 29, B. 59: Opuštěný (The Forsaken One)
  10. Antonín Dvorák: Russian Songs, B. 603: Povylétla holubice (Yearning)
  11. Antonín Dvorák: Russian Songs, B. 603: Čím jsem já tě rozhněvala (Stolen Love, Stolen Beauty)
  12. Antonín Dvorák: Russian Songs, B. 603: Mladá, pěkná krasavice (The Unfaithful Lover Imprisoned)
  13. Antonín Dvorák: Russian Songs, B. 603: Cožpak, můj holoubku (The Lost Bride)
  14. Antonín Dvorák: Russian Songs, B. 603: Zkvétal, zkvétal v máji květ (Impatient Love)
  15. Antonín Dvorák: Russian Songs, B. 603: Jako mhou se tmí (Nostalgia)
  16. Antonín Dvorák: Russian Songs, B. 603: Ach, vy řičky šumivé (Nature’s Lament)
  17. Antonín Dvorák: Russian Songs, B. 603: Mladice ty krásná (Soldier Maid’s Pride)
  18. Antonín Dvorák: Russian Songs, B. 603: Po matušce, mocné Volze (Mother Volga)
  19. Antonín Dvorák: Russian Songs, B. 603: Na políčku bříza tam stála (The Birch Tree)
  20. Antonín Dvorák: Russian Songs, B. 603: Vyjdu já si podle řičky (The Lover’s Return)
  21. Antonín Dvorák: Russian Songs, B. 603: Na tom našem námûstí (The Favorite’s Consent)
  22. Antonín Dvorák: Russian Songs, B. 603: Já si zasil bez orání (The Harvest of Marriage)
  23. Antonín Dvorák: Russian Songs, B. 603: Oj, ty luční kačko malá (Drinking Song)
  24. Antonín Dvorák: Russian Songs, B. 603: V poli zrají višně (The Lover’s Resolve)
  25. Antonín Dvorák: Russian Songs, B. 603: Oj, kráče havran černý (The Lonely Cossack)

Disk 3

  1. Antonín Dvorák: Three Male Choruses on Folk Texts, Op. 43, B. 76: Žal (Sorrow)
  2. Antonín Dvorák: Three Male Choruses on Folk Texts, Op. 43, B. 76: Divná voda (Wondrous Water)
  3. Antonín Dvorák: Three Male Choruses on Folk Texts, Op. 43, B. 76: Děvče v háji (The Maiden in the Wood)
  4. Antonín Dvorák: Bouquet of Czech Folk Songs, Op. 41, B. 72: Zavedený ovčák (The Betrayed Shepherd)
  5. Antonín Dvorák: Bouquet of Czech Folk Songs, Op. 41, B. 72: Úmysl milenčin (The Sweetheart’s Resolve)
  6. Antonín Dvorák: Bouquet of Czech Folk Songs, Op. 41, B. 72: Kalina (The Guelder Rose)
  7. Antonín Dvorák: Bouquet of Czech Folk Songs, Op. 41, B. 72: Český Diogenes (Czech Diogenes)
  8. Antonín Dvorák: Choral Songs for Male Voices, B. 66: Pfievozníček (The Ferryman)
  9. Antonín Dvorák: Choral Songs for Male Voices, B. 66: Milenka travička (The Poisoning Sweetheart)
  10. Antonín Dvorák: Choral Songs for Male Voices, B. 66: Huslafi (The Fiddler)
  11. Antonín Dvorák: Píseň Čecha – A Czech’s Song, B. 73
  12. Antonín Dvorák: Five Choruses for Male Voices on Lithuanian Folk Songs, Op. 27, B. 87: Pomluva (Village Gossip)
  13. Antonín Dvorák: Five Choruses for Male Voices on Lithuanian Folk Songs, Op. 27, B. 87: Pomofiané (Dwellers by the Sea)
  14. Antonín Dvorák: Five Choruses for Male Voices on Lithuanian Folk Songs, Op. 27, B. 87: Přípověď lásky (Promise of Love)
  15. Antonín Dvorák: Five Choruses for Male Voices on Lithuanian Folk Songs, Op. 27, B. 87: Ztracená ovečka (The Lost Lamb)
  16. Antonín Dvorák: Five Choruses for Male Voices on Lithuanian Folk Songs, Op. 27, B. 87: Hostina (The Sparrow’s Party)
  17. Antonín Dvorák: Two Irish Songs, B. 601: Drahý Konnor (Dear Connor)
  18. Antonín Dvorák: Two Irish Songs, B. 601: Návštěva (The Visit)
  19. Antonín Dvorák: Five Choruses for Female Voices, B. 107: Dyby byla kosa nabróšená (The Slighted Heart)
  20. Antonín Dvorák: Five Choruses for Female Voices, B. 107: Šípek (The Wild Rose)
  21. Antonín Dvorák: Five Choruses for Female Voices, B. 107: Holub na javoře (Forsaken)
  22. Antonín Dvorák: Five Choruses for Female Voices, B. 107: Veleť, vtáčku (Speed Thee, Birdie)
  23. Antonín Dvorák: Five Choruses for Female Voices, B. 107: Zelenaj se, zelenaj (Omens)
  24. Antonín Dvorák: Five Choruses for Female Voices, B. 107: Domov můj – My Home (adaptation of Largo from New World Symphony)