Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Bedřich Smetana's "The Kiss, JB 1:104," a timeless classical masterpiece set to release on July 26, 2024, under the esteemed SUPRAPHON label. This album is a testament to Smetana's genius, offering a rich and captivating journey through a tale of love, deception, and redemption.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 52 minutes, this opera is divided into two acts, each brimming with intricate compositions and powerful performances. The tracklist is a detailed map of the opera's narrative, featuring a cast of characters including Father Paloucký, Vendulka, Lukáš, and Martinka, among others. Each track is a vignette, contributing to the overarching story with its unique melody and emotional depth.
Smetana's "The Kiss, JB 1:104" is not just an opera; it's a symphony of human emotions, expertly crafted and beautifully executed. The overtures, scenes, and arias are woven together to create a tapestry of sound that is as compelling as it is enchanting. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises an experience that is both engaging and unforgettable.
The album is a showcase of Smetana's ability to blend drama and music seamlessly, creating a work that resonates with listeners on a profound level. The Kiss, JB 1:104 is a must-listen for anyone looking to explore the depths of classical music and the timeless stories it tells.
Tracks
The Kiss, JB 1:104: "Overture"Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, František Vajnar
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act I, Scene 1: "Vendulka! Father! Listen! Where Are You?" (Father Paloucký, Vendulka, Martinka)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, Eduard Haken, František Vajnar, Eva Děpoltová, Libuse Marova
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act I, Scene 2: "They´re Coming" (Father Paloucký, Vendulka, Martinka, Barče)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, Eduard Haken, František Vajnar, Eva Děpoltová, Libuse Marova, Božena Effenberková
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act I, Scene 3: "Good Evening! You Act Like You’re Drunk" (Father Paloucký, Lukáš, Tomeš)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, Eduard Haken, František Vajnar, Leo Marian Vodička, Vaclav Zitek, Brno Janáček Opera Chorus, Josef Pancik
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act I: "Barče, Quickly, Something for Our Guests!" (Father Paloucký, Lukáš, Tomeš)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, Eduard Haken, František Vajnar, Leo Marian Vodička, Vaclav Zitek, Brno Janáček Opera Chorus, Josef Pancik
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act I, Scene 4: "My Dearest! You Are Mine! ... We Belong to Each Other?" (Vendulka, Lukáš)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, Eduard Haken, František Vajnar, Eva Děpoltová, Leo Marian Vodička, Vaclav Zitek, Brno Janáček Opera Chorus, Josef Pancik, Eliška Krásnohorská
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act I: "No! Leave Me Be!" (Father Paloucký, Vendulka, Lukáš, Tomeš)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, Eduard Haken, František Vajnar, Eva Děpoltová, Leo Marian Vodička, Vaclav Zitek, Brno Janáček Opera Chorus, Josef Pancik
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act I, Scene 5: "Never, Never in My Sorrow" (Vendulka, Lukáš)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, František Vajnar, Eva Děpoltová, Leo Marian Vodička
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act I, Scene 5: "No, I Say, Leave Me Be!" (Vendulka, Lukáš)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, František Vajnar, Eva Děpoltová, Leo Marian Vodička, Brno Janáček Opera Chorus, Josef Pancik
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act I, Scene 6: "Just as I Said, So Has It Happened!" (Father Paloucký)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, Eduard Haken, František Vajnar, Eva Děpoltová, Leo Marian Vodička, Eliška Krásnohorská
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act I: "Was He Right When He Warned Me?" (Vendulka, Lukáš)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, František Vajnar, Eva Děpoltová, Leo Marian Vodička
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act I, Scene 7: "Where´s He Going? ... As if He Forgot About That Lovely Time" (Vendulka)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, František Vajnar, Eva Děpoltová, Libuse Marova, Eliška Krásnohorská
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act I: "What Happened? ... I’m an Old Woman, My Dear Girl" (Vendulka, Martinka)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, František Vajnar, Eva Děpoltová, Libuse Marova
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act I, Scene 7: "And You, My Baby - Sleep Now, My Angel - A Little Snow White Dove Was Flying" (Vendulka)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, František Vajnar, Eva Děpoltová
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act I, Scene 8: "What a Disgrace!" (Vendulka, Lukáš, Barče)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, František Vajnar, Eva Děpoltová, Leo Marian Vodička, Božena Effenberková
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act I, Scene 9: "You Should Be Ashamed! Even a Boy Would Be Ashamed to Misbehave Like This!" (Vendulka, Lukáš, Tomeš, Barče)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, František Vajnar, Eva Děpoltová, Leo Marian Vodička, Vaclav Zitek, Božena Effenberková, Brno Janáček Opera Chorus, Josef Pancik
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act II: "Overture II"Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, František Vajnar
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act II, Scene 1: "Go on!" (Matouš)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, Karel Hanus, František Vajnar, Brno Janáček Opera Chorus, Josef Pancik
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act II, Scene 2: "Woe Is Me! ... If I Knew How to Erase My Guilt" (Lukáš)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, František Vajnar, Leo Marian Vodička
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act II, Scene 3: "What a Chase He Led Me! He Vanished like a Ghost! Just Ask for It, You Fool" (Lukáš, Tomeš)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, František Vajnar, Leo Marian Vodička, Vaclav Zitek
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act II, Scene 4: "Ha, ha, Lukáš, You Have Such Troubles With Your Love!" (Matouš)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, Karel Hanus, František Vajnar, Brno Janáček Opera Chorus, Josef Pancik
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act II, Scene 5: "But There Are Two People!" (Vendulka, Martinka, Matouš)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, Karel Hanus, František Vajnar, Eva Děpoltová, Libuse Marova
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act II, Scene 5: "Oh, How Could I Believe so Foolishly" (Vendulka, Martinka, Matouš)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, Karel Hanus, František Vajnar, Eva Děpoltová, Libuse Marova
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act II, Scene 6: "Vendulka, Dearie, How Do You Like" (Vendulka, Martinka)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, František Vajnar, Eva Děpoltová, Libuse Marova, Zdeněk Jankovský, Eliška Krásnohorská
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act II, Scene 6: "Good Morning, Sir" (Martinka, A Frontier Guard, Vendulka)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, František Vajnar, Eva Děpoltová, Libuse Marova, Zdeněk Jankovský
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act II, Scene 6: "He Showed You Well What Is Hidden in a Man" (Vendulka, Martinka)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, František Vajnar, Eva Děpoltová, Libuse Marova
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act II, Scene 7: "Ah! I Cannot Breathe for Running… Announce, Little Bird, a Good Morning!" (Barče)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, František Vajnar, Božena Effenberková
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act II, Scene 8: "Here Is Martinka’s Abode" (Father Paloucký, Lukáš, Matouš, Barče, Tomeš)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, Eduard Haken, Karel Hanus, František Vajnar, Leo Marian Vodička, Vaclav Zitek, Božena Effenberková, Brno Janáček Opera Chorus, Josef Pancik
The Kiss, JB 1:104, Act II, Scene 9: "It’s Him! It’s Her!" (Father Paloucký, Vendulka, Tomeš, Martinka, Matouš, Barče)Bedřich Smetana, Brno Janácek Opera Orchestra, Eduard Haken, Karel Hanus, František Vajnar, Eva Děpoltová, Vaclav Zitek, Libuse Marova, Božena Effenberková, Brno Janáček Opera Chorus, Josef Pancik
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