Anthology of Czech Piano Music, Vol. 7

Anthology of Czech Piano Music, Vol. 7

On this CD:

1. On the Overgrown Path (Po zarostlém chodnícku), for piano, JW 8/17 Book 1
Composed by Leos Janacek
Performed by Radoslav Kvapil

2. On the Overgrown Path (Po zarostlém chodnícku), for piano, JW 8/17 Book 2
Composed by Leos Janacek
Performed by Radoslav Kvapil

3. Piano Sonata ("Zulice, 1.X.95," "From the Street, 1 October, 1895"), JW 8/19 (final movement lost)
Composed by Leos Janacek
Performed by Radoslav Kvapil

4. In the mists (V Mlhách), pieces (4) for piano, JW 8/22
Composed by Leos Janacek
Performed by Radoslav Kvapil

Editorial Reviews
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These are all of Janácek's major piano works. Commentators argue endlessly about whether a performer's nationality affects the way he or she plays music. I'll say that, with music so completely based on the speech rhythms of the composer's native language, a Czech player of Janácek's music has an automatic advantage, one thoroughly exploited by Radoslav Kvapil. These are all enigmatic, mysterious pieces based on Janácek's late folk-influenced idiom. The music isn't easy to get acquainted with--although Kvapil's expressive playing helps greatly. But once you get to know this music, I think you will find it unique and extremely moving. --Leslie Gerber

Anthology of Czech Piano Music, Vol. 7, Music, Leos Janacek, Radoslav Kvapil, 20th/21st Century Sonata/Sonatina for Keyboard, Classical, Coll. of Character/Single-Movement/Misc. Works for Keyb., Keyboard

Anthology of Czech Piano Music, Vol. 7

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