Experience the profound and haunting beauty of Leoš Janáček's final opera, "From the House of the Dead," captured live at the Grosses Festspielhaus in Salzburg in 1992. This stunning recording, released by Deutsche Grammophon, offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Janáček's unique musical language, deeply rooted in Moravian and Slavic folk traditions.
"From the House of the Dead" is based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's semi-autobiographical novel, which delves into the harsh realities of life in a Siberian prison camp. Janáček's adaptation, completed in 1928, is a powerful exploration of the human condition, filled with characters who, despite their circumstances, retain a spark of the divine. The opera is known for its distinctive "speech-melody" style, where the music closely follows the natural rhythms and inflections of the Czech language.
This live recording, spanning 1 hour and 25 minutes, features a stellar cast and the renowned Deutsche Grammophon label, ensuring a high-quality listening experience. The album is a testament to Janáček's innovative compositional style and his ability to create deeply moving and thought-provoking music. Whether you're a longtime fan of Janáček's work or new to his compositions, this album is a compelling addition to any classical music collection.
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11: Introduction - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act I: Moderato I - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act I: Přivedou dnes pána! - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Bojidar Nikolov, Barry Mccauley, Peter Fraiss, Josef Veverka, Richard Novak, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Harry Peeters, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Peter Burian
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act I: Neuvidí oko již těch krajů - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Philip Langridge, Barry Mccauley, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Peter Burian
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act I: Aljejo, podávej nitku! - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Elzbieta Szmytka, Barry Mccauley, Josef Veverka, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Peter Burian
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act II: A... a... - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Andrea Rost, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act II: Mil´y, mil´y, Aljejo! - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Elzbieta Szmytka, Andrea Rost, Philip Langridge, Ulrich Großrubatscher, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Walter Zeh, Franz Wimmer, Richard Novak, Pavel Kamas, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Peter Burian
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act II: Skuratov. Poslali mne v Jurjea - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Philip Langridge, Ulrich Großrubatscher, Heinz Zednik, Barry Mccauley, Alexander Oliver, Josef Stangl, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Peter Burian
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act II: Hra o Kedrilovi a Juanovi - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Elzbieta Szmytka, Alexander Oliver, Bojidar Nikolov, Walter Zeh, Richard Haan, Pavel Kamas, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Peter Burian
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act II: Pantomima o Pekne mlyánrce - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act II: Pěkně hráli, co? - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Elzbieta Szmytka, Christiane Young, Stefan Margita, Heinz Zednik, Josef Veverka, Barry Mccauley, Richard Novak, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Pavel Kamas, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Peter Burian
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act III: Moderato II - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act III: Isaj, prorok boží! - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Elzbieta Szmytka, Barry Mccauley, Josef Veverka, Bojidar Nikolov, Heinz Zednik, Philip Langridge, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Pavel Kamas, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Peter Burian
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act III: Má dětátka milá - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Josef Veverka, Miroslav Kopp, Barry Mccauley, Peter Fraiss, Monte Pederson, Nikolaus Simkovsky, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Peter Burian
From the House of the Dead, JW I/11, Act III: Promena. Allegro. Hou, hou! - Live at Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg , 1992Leoš Janáček, Elzbieta Szmytka, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Josef Stangl, Harry Peeters, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Peter Burian
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