Czech Philharmonic & Jiri Belohlavek - Suk: Asrael Symphony; Pohádka (2019) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

Both the 'AsraelSymphony' and 'Fairy Tale', considered by many the summit of Suk's achievements, are new additions to the Decca and Universal catalogues.

145 years after Suk's birth, JiříBělohlávekand the Czech Philharmonic present informed performances of two of the composer's most notable works. The 'AsraelSymphony' was composed in memory of Antonín Dvořákand his daughter, Otilie, to whom Suk was married.

This release continues the series of JiříBělohlávek'slast recordings of Czech masterworks for Decca Classics before he sadly passed away in 2017.

"Splendid recordings do justice to a Czech Philharmonic in fine form, producing a fitting memorial to the remarkable life of Bělohlávek." (Praise for JANÁČEK: GLAGOLITIC MASS / Limelight Magazine)

Tracklist:
1. Asrael Symphony in C Minor, Op. 27: 1. Andante sostenuto (15:11)
2. Asrael Symphony in C Minor, Op. 27: 2. Andante (07:03)
3. Asrael Symphony in C Minor, Op. 27: 3. Vivace (12:10)
4. Asrael Symphony in C Minor, Op. 27: 4. Adagio (10:32)
5. Asrael Symphony in C Minor, Op. 27: 5. Adagio e maestoso (13:49)
6. Pohádka, Op. 16: 1. About the Constant Love of Raduz and Mahulena and their Trials (10:24)
7. Pohádka, Op. 16: 2. Playing at Swans and Peacocks (03:47)
8. Pohádka, Op. 16: 3. Funeral Music (06:29)
9. Pohádka, Op. 16: 4. Runa’s Curse and how it was broken by True Love (08:31)

Personnel:
JiříVodička, viloin
Czech Philharmonic
Jiri Belohlavek, conductor