Vilem Veverka - Hanuš, Eben and Haas: Risonanza (LP)

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of chamber music with "Hanuš, Eben and Haas: Risonanza," a captivating album featuring the extraordinary talents of Vilem Veverka, Kateřina Englichová, and Ivo Kahánek. Released on May 29, 2009, under the Supraphon label, this collection showcases a blend of compositions that highlight the unique interplay between oboe, harp, and piano.

The album opens with the Trio concertante for Oboe, Harp and Piano, Op. 59b, a three-movement piece that ranges from the gentle Andantino to the lively Molto vivace e leggiero, culminating in a spirited Andante - Allegro fresco con vigore ma leggiero. The Sonata quasi una fantasia, Op. 61, follows, offering a dynamic contrast with its Moderato con fantasia and Allegro energico movements.

Vilem Veverka's solo piece, Risonanza for Harp, provides a serene interlude before the intricate and modal-rich Ordo modalis for Oboe and Harp takes center stage. This five-movement suite, featuring an Intrada, Air, Rigaudon, Sarabanda, and Giga da caccia, showcases the composers' mastery of form and expression.

The album concludes with Pavel Haas's Suite for Oboe and Piano, Op. 17, a trio of pieces that range from the fiery Furioso to the intense Con fuoco, and the reflective Moderato. Each track is a testament to the composers' creativity and the performers' technical prowess, making "Hanuš, Eben and Haas: Risonanza" a must-listen for any classical music enthusiast.