Jan Vičar's "Way to the Sun" is a captivating journey through a diverse range of musical compositions, released on June 16, 2017, under the ArcoDiva label. This album spans a rich duration of 1 hour and 16 minutes, offering a profound exploration of Vičar's artistic prowess.
The album opens with the ceremonial "Fanfares of the Palacký University," setting a grand and inspiring tone. It then delves into the intricate "Music for Strings and Timpani," a four-movement suite that showcases Vičar's mastery of orchestration and emotional depth. The suite's movements, "Cantando," "Energico," "Monotematico," and "Finale," each bring a unique character and energy, from lyrical elegance to dynamic intensity.
Following this, "Vivat universitas!" presents three untitled movements, adding a celebratory and academic spirit to the collection. The mystical "The Goddess of Žítková" offers a hauntingly beautiful interlude, blending folklore and modern composition techniques.
The heart of the album lies in the extensive cycle "On Kate and with Kate," comprising 19 movements. This suite is a narrative journey, each piece telling a story or evoking a scene, from the playful "Kate Climbs a Birch Tree" to the poignant "Our Kate Is Weeping." The cycle is a testament to Vičar's ability to weave intricate musical tapestries that are both intimate and universal.
The album concludes with "The Way to The," leaving the listener with a sense of resolution and contemplation. Throughout "Way to the Sun," Jan Vičar demonstrates his versatility and depth as a composer, making this album a compelling addition to any music enthusiast's collection.
Tracks
Fanfares of the Palacký UniversityJan Vičar, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, Petr Vronsky
Music for Strings and Timpani: I. CantandoJan Vičar, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, Marek Štilec
Music for Strings and Timpani: II. EnergicoJan Vičar, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, Marek Štilec
Music for Strings and Timpani: III. MonotematicoJan Vičar, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, Marek Štilec
Music for Strings and Timpani: IV. FinaleJan Vičar, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, Marek Štilec
Vivat universitas!: I. —Jan Vičar, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, Petr Vronsky
Vivat universitas!: II. —Jan Vičar, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, Petr Vronsky
Vivat universitas!: III. —Jan Vičar, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, Petr Vronsky
The Goddess of ŽítkováJan Vičar, Barbora Polášková, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, Marek Štilec
On Kate and with Kate: No. 1, Kate, Come Home!Jan Vičar, Czech Children's Choir Jitro, Petr Vronsky, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra
On Kate and with Kate: No. 2, Kate Climbs a Birch TreeJan Vičar, Czech Children's Choir Jitro, Petr Vronsky, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra
On Kate and with Kate: No. 3, Kate HasJan Vičar, Czech Children's Choir Jitro, Petr Vronsky, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra
On Kate and with Kate: No. 4, Play the Song I LikeJan Vičar, Barbora Polášková, Czech Children's Choir Jitro, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, Petr Vronsky
On Kate and with Kate: No. 5, No Maid Is So NimbleJan Vičar, Barbora Polášková, Czech Children's Choir Jitro, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, Petr Vronsky
On Kate and with Kate: No. 6, Our Kate Is WeepingJan Vičar, Czech Children's Choir Jitro, Petr Vronsky, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra
On Kate and with Kate: No. 7, Our Kate Is WeepingJan Vičar, Czech Children's Choir Jitro, Petr Vronsky, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra
On Kate and with Kate: No. 8, Our Kate Put More Wood on the FireJan Vičar, Czech Children's Choir Jitro, Petr Vronsky, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra
On Kate and with Kate: No. 9, Joey, Oh JoeyJan Vičar, Czech Children's Choir Jitro, Petr Vronsky, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra
On Kate and with Kate: No. 10, Listen, You PeopleJan Vičar, Jiří Přibyl, Petr Vronsky, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra
On Kate and with Kate: No. 11, I Am So Fond of My Curly-Haired KateJan Vičar, Jiří Přibyl, Czech Children's Choir Jitro, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, Petr Vronsky
On Kate and with Kate: No. 12, It Serves Her Right, KateJan Vičar, Jiří Přibyl, Czech Children's Choir Jitro, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, Petr Vronsky
On Kate and with Kate: No.13, In the Black ForestJan Vičar, Barbora Polášková, Czech Children's Choir Jitro, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, Petr Vronsky
On Kate and with Kate: No. 14, Walking down BrodJan Vičar, Barbora Polášková, Jiří Přibyl, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, Petr Vronsky
On Kate and with Kate: No. 15, On Saint Catherine's DayJan Vičar, Czech Children's Choir Jitro, Petr Vronsky, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra
On Kate and with Kate: No. 16, Wild DuckJan Vičar, Czech Children's Choir Jitro, Petr Vronsky, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra
On Kate and with Kate: No. 17, I Lost My ApronJan Vičar, Barbora Polášková, Czech Children's Choir Jitro, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, Petr Vronsky
On Kate and with Kate: No. 18, I Am So Very LightJan Vičar, Czech Children's Choir Jitro, Petr Vronsky, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra
On Kate and with Kate: No. 19, ConclusionJan Vičar, Jiří Přibyl, Czech Children's Choir Jitro, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, Petr Vronsky
The Way to TheJan Vičar, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, Petr Vronsky
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