Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Josef Suk's masterful chamber music with this exquisite album, released on June 19, 2020, by Ars Produktion. The album showcases two of Suk's most celebrated works: the Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 8, and the expansive piano cycle Životem a snem, Op. 30.
The Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 8, opens the album with a powerful and energetic Allegro energico, followed by the serene and contemplative Adagio religioso. The playful Scherzo. Presto and the fiery Finale. Allegro con fuoco complete this dynamic and emotionally charged quintet.
The second half of the album is dedicated to Životem a snem, Op. 30, a suite of nine evocative pieces that explore a wide range of moods and emotions. From the humorous and ironic S humorem a ironií to the tender and heartfelt K uzdravení mého syna, each movement is a testament to Suk's extraordinary compositional skill and deep expressive power.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 8 minutes, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that highlights the beauty and complexity of Suk's music. Whether you're a longtime fan of chamber music or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire you.
Tracks
Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 8: I. Allegro energicoJosef Suk, Christian Tetzlaff, Florian Donderer, Timothy Ridout, Tanja Tetzlaff, Kiveli Dörken
Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 8: II. Adagio religiosoJosef Suk, Christian Tetzlaff, Florian Donderer, Timothy Ridout, Tanja Tetzlaff, Kiveli Dörken
Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 8: III. Scherzo. PrestoJosef Suk, Christian Tetzlaff, Florian Donderer, Timothy Ridout, Tanja Tetzlaff, Kiveli Dörken
Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 8: IV. Finale. Allegro con fuocoJosef Suk, Christian Tetzlaff, Florian Donderer, Timothy Ridout, Tanja Tetzlaff, Kiveli Dörken
Životem a snem, Op. 30: I. S humorem a ironií, místy rozdurděněJosef Suk, Kiveli Dörken
Životem a snem, Op. 30: II. Neklidně a nesměle, bez silnějšího výrazuJosef Suk, Kiveli Dörken
Životem a snem, Op. 30: III. Tajemně a velmi vzdušněJosef Suk, Kiveli Dörken
Životem a snem, Op. 30: IV. Zamyšleně, později stále výbojnějiJosef Suk, Kiveli Dörken
Životem a snem, Op. 30: V. K uzdravení mého syna. Klidně, s hlubokým citemJosef Suk, Kiveli Dörken
Životem a snem, Op. 30: VI. S výrazem tiché, bezstarostné veselostiJosef Suk, Kiveli Dörken
Životem a snem, Op. 30: VII. Jednoduše, později s výrazem drtivé mociJosef Suk, Kiveli Dörken
Životem a snem, Op. 30: VIII. Jemně, švitorněJosef Suk, Kiveli Dörken
Životem a snem, Op. 30: IX. Šepotavě a tajemněJosef Suk, Kiveli Dörken
Životem a snem, Op. 30: X. Zapomenutým rovům v koutku hřbitova Křečovického. SnivěJosef Suk, Kiveli Dörken
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