Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Leoš Janáček's "Music For Wind Ensemble," a remarkable collection of chamber music that showcases the composer's unique voice and innovative spirit. Released on September 1, 1995, under the Chandos label, this album offers a rich tapestry of compositions that span a variety of moods and styles, all performed with exquisite precision and artistry.
The album opens with "Mládí" (JW 7/10), a four-movement work that exudes youthful energy and vitality. Following this is the "Concertino" (JW 7/11), a charming and lyrical piece that highlights the ensemble's expressive range. The "Capriccio" (JW 7/12) adds a touch of playfulness and wit, while the "March of the Blue Boys" (JW 7/9) brings a sense of grandeur and ceremony.
A standout feature of this album is the extensive "Nursery Rhymes" (JW 5/17) cycle, a delightful and imaginative setting of Czech nursery rhymes. Composed for chamber choir and chamber ensemble, these pieces are filled with charm, humor, and a deep sense of nostalgia. Each of the eighteen movements brings a new character and story to life, making this a truly enchanting listening experience.
Throughout the album, Janáček's mastery of form and his ability to evoke a wide range of emotions are on full display. The performances by the wind ensemble are impeccable, capturing the essence of each piece with clarity and sensitivity. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rewarding and engaging exploration of Janáček's musical genius. With a duration of 1 hour and 13 minutes, it's a perfect addition to any music lover's collection.
Tracks
Mládí, JW 7/10: I. AllegroLeoš Janáček, Thierry Fischer, Marieke Schneemann, Bart Schneemann, Harmen De Boer, Romke Jan Wymenga, Ronald Karten, Paul van Zelm
Mládí, JW 7/10: II. Andante sostenutoLeoš Janáček, Thierry Fischer, Marieke Schneemann, Bart Schneemann, Harmen De Boer, Romke Jan Wymenga, Ronald Karten, Paul van Zelm
Mládí, JW 7/10: III. VivaceLeoš Janáček, Thierry Fischer, Marieke Schneemann, Bart Schneemann, Harmen De Boer, Romke Jan Wymenga, Ronald Karten, Paul van Zelm
Mládí, JW 7/10: IV. Allegro animatoLeoš Janáček, Thierry Fischer, Marieke Schneemann, Bart Schneemann, Harmen De Boer, Romke Jan Wymenga, Ronald Karten, Paul van Zelm
Concertino, JW 7/11: I. ModeratoLeoš Janáček, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Harmen De Boer, Ronald Karten, Paul van Zelm, Ronald Hoogeveen, Ramy Koch, Richard Wolfe
Concertino, JW 7/11: II. Più mossoLeoš Janáček, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Harmen De Boer, Ronald Karten, Paul van Zelm, Ronald Hoogeveen, Ramy Koch, Richard Wolfe
Concertino, JW 7/11: III. Con motoLeoš Janáček, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Harmen De Boer, Ronald Karten, Paul van Zelm, Ronald Hoogeveen, Ramy Koch, Richard Wolfe
Concertino, JW 7/11: IV. AllegroLeoš Janáček, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Harmen De Boer, Ronald Karten, Paul van Zelm, Ronald Hoogeveen, Ramy Koch, Richard Wolfe
Capriccio, JW 7/12: I. AllegroLeoš Janáček, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Marieke Schneemann, André Heuvelman, Hans van Loenen, Arthur Moore, Pete Saunders, Ben van Dijk
Capriccio, JW 7/12: II. AdagioLeoš Janáček, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Marieke Schneemann, André Heuvelman, Hans van Loenen, Arthur Moore, Pete Saunders, Ben van Dijk
Capriccio, JW 7/12: III. AllegrettoLeoš Janáček, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Marieke Schneemann, André Heuvelman, Hans van Loenen, Arthur Moore, Pete Saunders, Ben van Dijk
Capriccio, JW 7/12: IV. AndanteLeoš Janáček, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Marieke Schneemann, André Heuvelman, Hans van Loenen, Arthur Moore, Pete Saunders, Ben van Dijk
Pochod Modráčků (March of the Blue Boys), JW 7/9Leoš Janáček, Marieke Schneemann, Boris Berman
Řikadla (Nursery Rhymes), JW 5/17: I. Úvod (Introduction) (1926 Version for Chamber Choir and Chamber Ensemble)Leoš Janáček, Academie Muzickych Umeni Praha, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Marieke Schneemann, Harmen De Boer, Romke Jan Wymenga, Ronald Karten, Marieke Stordiau
Řikadla (Nursery Rhymes), JW 5/17: II. Řípa se vdávala (Beetroot was getting married) (1926 Version for Chamber Choir and Chamber Ensemble)Leoš Janáček, Academie Muzickych Umeni Praha, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Marieke Schneemann, Harmen De Boer, Romke Jan Wymenga, Ronald Karten, Marieke Stordiau
Řikadla (Nursery Rhymes), JW 5/17: III. Není lepší jakoz jara (There is no time like the Springtime) (1926 Version for Chamber Choir and Chamber Ensemble)Leoš Janáček, Academie Muzickych Umeni Praha, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Marieke Schneemann, Harmen De Boer, Romke Jan Wymenga, Ronald Karten, Marieke Stordiau
Řikadla (Nursery Rhymes), JW 5/17: IV. Lez krtek (Mole comes crawling) (1926 Version for Chamber Choir and Chamber Ensemble)Leoš Janáček, Academie Muzickych Umeni Praha, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Marieke Schneemann, Harmen De Boer, Romke Jan Wymenga, Ronald Karten, Marieke Stordiau
Řikadla (Nursery Rhymes), JW 5/17: V. Karel do pekla zajel (Charlie rode off to hell) (1926 Version for Chamber Choir and Chamber Ensemble)Leoš Janáček, Academie Muzickych Umeni Praha, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Marieke Schneemann, Harmen De Boer, Romke Jan Wymenga, Ronald Karten, Marieke Stordiau
Řikadla (Nursery Rhymes), JW 5/17: VI. Roztrhané kalhoty (Torn trouser legs) (1926 Version for Chamber Choir and Chamber Ensemble)Leoš Janáček, Academie Muzickych Umeni Praha, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Marieke Schneemann, Harmen De Boer, Romke Jan Wymenga, Ronald Karten, Marieke Stordiau
Řikadla (Nursery Rhymes), JW 5/17: VII. Franta rasů, hrál na basu (Frankie the knacker's lad played the bass) (1926 Version for Chamber Choir and Chamber Ensemble)Leoš Janáček, Academie Muzickych Umeni Praha, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Marieke Schneemann, Harmen De Boer, Romke Jan Wymenga, Ronald Karten, Marieke Stordiau
Řikadla (Nursery Rhymes), JW 5/17: VIII. Náš pes, náš pes (Our dog) (1926 Version for Chamber Choir and Chamber Ensemble)Leoš Janáček, Academie Muzickych Umeni Praha, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Marieke Schneemann, Harmen De Boer, Romke Jan Wymenga, Ronald Karten, Marieke Stordiau
Řikadla (Nursery Rhymes), JW 5/17: IX. Dělám, dělám kázání (I give you a sermon) (1926 Version for Chamber Choir and Chamber Ensemble)Leoš Janáček, Academie Muzickych Umeni Praha, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Marieke Schneemann, Harmen De Boer, Romke Jan Wymenga, Ronald Karten, Marieke Stordiau
Řikadla (Nursery Rhymes), JW 5/17: X. Stará baba carovala (The old witch was casting a spell) (1926 Version for Chamber Choir and Chamber Ensemble)Leoš Janáček, Academie Muzickych Umeni Praha, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Marieke Schneemann, Harmen De Boer, Romke Jan Wymenga, Ronald Karten, Marieke Stordiau
Řikadla (Nursery Rhymes), JW 5/17: XI. Hó, hó, krávy dó (Ho, ho the cows all go) (1926 Version for Chamber Choir and Chamber Ensemble)Leoš Janáček, Academie Muzickych Umeni Praha, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Marieke Schneemann, Harmen De Boer, Romke Jan Wymenga, Ronald Karten, Marieke Stordiau
Řikadla (Nursery Rhymes), JW 5/17: XII. Moje žena malumčičká (My wee little wife) (1926 Version for Chamber Choir and Chamber Ensemble)Leoš Janáček, Academie Muzickych Umeni Praha, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Marieke Schneemann, Harmen De Boer, Romke Jan Wymenga, Ronald Karten, Marieke Stordiau
Řikadla (Nursery Rhymes), JW 5/17: XIII. Bábe leze do bezu (The old woman has crawled into the elder tree) (1926 Version for Chamber Choir and Chamber Ensemble)Leoš Janáček, Academie Muzickych Umeni Praha, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Marieke Schneemann, Harmen De Boer, Romke Jan Wymenga, Ronald Karten, Marieke Stordiau
Řikadla (Nursery Rhymes), JW 5/17: XIV. Koza bílá hrušky sbírá (White goat gathers pears) (1926 Version for Chamber Choir and Chamber Ensemble)Leoš Janáček, Academie Muzickych Umeni Praha, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Marieke Schneemann, Harmen De Boer, Romke Jan Wymenga, Ronald Karten, Marieke Stordiau
Řikadla (Nursery Rhymes), JW 5/17: XV. Němec brouk, hrnce tlouk (Gerry beetle smashed the pots) (1926 Version for Chamber Choir and Chamber Ensemble)Leoš Janáček, Academie Muzickych Umeni Praha, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Marieke Schneemann, Harmen De Boer, Romke Jan Wymenga, Ronald Karten, Marieke Stordiau
Řikadla (Nursery Rhymes), JW 5/17: XVI. Koza leží ne seně (Goat's lying in the hay) (1926 Version for Chamber Choir and Chamber Ensemble)Leoš Janáček, Academie Muzickych Umeni Praha, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Marieke Schneemann, Harmen De Boer, Romke Jan Wymenga, Ronald Karten, Marieke Stordiau
Řikadla (Nursery Rhymes), JW 5/17: XVII. Vašek, pašek, bubeník (Wenceslas, the smart drummer-boy) (1926 Version for Chamber Choir and Chamber Ensemble)Leoš Janáček, Academie Muzickych Umeni Praha, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Marieke Schneemann, Harmen De Boer, Romke Jan Wymenga, Ronald Karten, Marieke Stordiau
Řikadla (Nursery Rhymes), JW 5/17: XVIII. Frantíku, Frantíku (Frankie boy) (1926 Version for Chamber Choir and Chamber Ensemble)Leoš Janáček, Academie Muzickych Umeni Praha, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Marieke Schneemann, Harmen De Boer, Romke Jan Wymenga, Ronald Karten, Marieke Stordiau
Řikadla (Nursery Rhymes), JW 5/17: XIX. Seděl medvid'na kolodi (Bear sat on a log) (1926 Version for Chamber Choir and Chamber Ensemble)Leoš Janáček, Academie Muzickych Umeni Praha, Thierry Fischer, Boris Berman, Marieke Schneemann, Harmen De Boer, Romke Jan Wymenga, Ronald Karten, Marieke Stordiau
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