Theodore Kuchar: Dvorák, Shostakovich, Smetana, Nielsen

Dvorak, Antonin, Nielsen, Carl, Shostakovich, Dmitry, Smetana, Bedrich

Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra, Kuchar, Theodore, Ukrainian State Symphony Orchestra

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This set brings together the recordings conductor Theodore Kuchar made for Brilliant Classics: the complete symphonies by Carl Nielsen, the Symphonic Poems by Dvorák, the orchestral works by Smetana, ballet suites by Shostakovich and a recording of Latin American classics. All these recording have met with enthusiastic critical acclaim: “10/10: first recommendation in this repertoire..terrific sonics..irresistable package..”(Classicstoday on Shostakovich), “Theodore Kuchar is an extremely exciting and talented conductor..thrilling, with uninhibited abandon”(Classicstoday on Dvorák), “Theodore Kuchar leads what is without question the most exciting complete Nielsen symphony cycle available, 9/9”(Classicstoday on Nielsen), “with plenty of enthusiasm and vigor..hard to beat..one of the best versions available..”(Classicstoday on Smetana). The Latin-American program was nominated for a Latin Grammy. • Theodore Kuchar (1963) was born in New York. He studied the viola and conducting, and was for a period principal violist of the Cleveland Orchestra. He is one of the most sought-after conductors of his time, active with the Symphony Orchestra of the Ukraine, Janacek SO, Venezuelan SO and others.

Works:

• Dvořák: Carnival Overture, Op. 92
• Dvořák: Czech Suite, Op. 39
• Dvořák: Hussite Overture, Op. 67
• Dvořák: In Nature's Realm Overture, Op. 91
• Dvořák: My Home Overture, Op. 62
• Dvořák: Othello Overture, Op. 93
• Dvořák: Symphonic Variations, Op. 78
• Dvořák: The Golden Spinning Wheel, Op. 109
• Dvořák: The Hero's Song, Op. 111
• Dvořák: The Noon Witch, Op. 108 (B196)
• Dvořák: The Water Goblin, Op. 107 (B195)
• Dvořák: The Wild Dove, Op. 110 (B198)
• Fernandez, O L: Batuque
• Ginastera: Estancia - dance suite, Op. 8a
• Hung: Kanaima
• Márquez: Danzón No. 2
• Moncayo: Huapango
• Nielsen: Symphony No. 1 in G minor, Op. 7 (FS16)
• Nielsen: Symphony No. 2, Op. 16 (FS29) 'The Four temperaments'
• Nielsen: Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 (FS60) 'Sinfonia espansiva'
• Nielsen: Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 (FS76) 'The Inextinguishable'
• Nielsen: Symphony No. 5, Op. 50 (FS97)
• Nielsen: Symphony No. 6, (FS116) 'Sinfonia semplice'
• Revueltas: Janitzio
• Romero, Aldemaro: Tocatta Bachiana y Pajarillo Aldemaroso
• Shostakovich: Ballet Suite No. 5 from 'The Bolt' Op. 27a
• Shostakovich: Festive Overture, Op. 96
• Shostakovich: Hamlet - Concert Suite from incidental music, Op. 32a
• Shostakovich: Hamlet - Concert suite from the film score, Op. 116a
• Shostakovich: Jazz Suite No. 1
• Shostakovich: Jazz Suite No. 2
• Shostakovich: Novorosiisk Chimes
• Shostakovich: Overture on Russian and Kirghiz Folk Themes, Op. 115
• Shostakovich: Suite for Variety Orchestra
• Shostakovich: The Gadfly - Concert Suite, Op. 97a
• Shostakovich: The Golden Age, Suite from the Ballet, Op. 22a
• Szostakowicz: The Limpid Stream Ballet Suite, Op. 39a
• Smetana: Doctor Faust Overture
• Smetana: Festive Overture in C
• Smetana: Festive Overture in D major, Op. 4
• Smetana: Festive Symphony in E major, Op. 6
• Smetana: Hakon Jarl
• Smetana: Má Vlast
• Smetana: March of the National Guard
• Smetana: Nasim devám, polka for orchestra in D major
• Smetana: Richard III
• Smetana: Shakespeare Fanfares
• Smetana: Solemn March for Shakespeare Celebrations
• Smetana: The Bartered Bride
• Smetana: The Bartered Bride Overture
• Smetana: The Bartered Bride: Three Dances (Polka, Furiant, Skocná - Dance of the Comedians)
• Smetana: The Prague Carnival - Introduction & Polonaise
• Smetana: Venkovanka, The Peasant Woman - polka
• Smetana: Wallenstein's Camp

CD x 13

Brilliant Classics

9/30/19

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