Experience the unparalleled artistry of Karel Ančerl with this monumental collection of live concertos, set to be released on February 14, 2025, by Supraphon a.s. This extensive box set spans an impressive 7 hours and 57 minutes, featuring Karel Ančerl conducting the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra in a diverse array of concertos that showcase his mastery and the orchestra's virtuosity.
The album is a testament to Karel Ančerl's legendary career, capturing the energy and precision of live performances. It includes iconic works such as Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1 and No. 3, Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D Major, and Dvořák's Cello Concerto No. 2, among many others. Each piece is performed with the passion and technical brilliance that have made Karel Ančerl and the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra renowned worldwide.
This seven-disc set is a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts, offering a comprehensive overview of Karel Ančerl's interpretations of some of the most celebrated concertos in the repertoire. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a newcomer to classical music, this album provides an unmatched opportunity to appreciate the genius of Karel Ančerl and the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra in their prime. The meticulous recording quality ensures that every nuance and detail of these live performances is preserved, making it a valuable addition to any music library.
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Tracks
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: I. Allegro con brio - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: II. Largo - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: III. Rondo. Allegro scherzando - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: I. Allegro con brio - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: II. Largo - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: III. Rondo. Allegro - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Henryk Szeryng
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. Larghetto - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Henryk Szeryng
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. Allegro - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Henryk Szeryng
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. Allegro affettuoso - LiveRobert Schumann, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Jan Panenka
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: II. Intermezzo - Andantino grazioso - LiveRobert Schumann, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Jan Panenka
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. Allegro vivace - LiveRobert Schumann, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Jan Panenka
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. Larghetto - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. Allegro - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: I. Allegro moderato - LiveJean Sibelius, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: II. Adagio di molto - LiveJean Sibelius, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: III. Allegro ma non troppo - LiveJean Sibelius, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: I. Allegro maestoso - LiveFranz Liszt, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: II. Quasi adagio - LiveFranz Liszt, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: III. Allegretto vivace – Allegro animato - LiveFranz Liszt, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: IV. Allegro marziale animato - LiveFranz Liszt, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: I. Allegro ma non troppo e molto maestoso - LivePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: II. Andantino semplice - LivePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: III. Finale - Allegro con fuoco - LivePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21: I. Maestoso - LiveFrédéric Chopin, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Wilhelm Kempff
Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21: II. Larghetto - LiveFrédéric Chopin, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Wilhelm Kempff
Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21: III. Allegro vivace - LiveFrédéric Chopin, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Wilhelm Kempff
Cello Concerto No. 2 in B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191: I. Allegro - LiveAntonín Dvořák, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Mstislav Rostropovich
Cello Concerto No. 2 in B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191: II. Adagio, ma non tanto - LiveAntonín Dvořák, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Mstislav Rostropovich
Cello Concerto No. 2 in B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191: III. Finale. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo - LiveAntonín Dvořák, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Mstislav Rostropovich
Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 108: I. Allegro, ma non troppo (att.) - LiveAntonín Dvořák, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, David Oistrakh
Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 108: II. Adagio, ma non troppo - LiveAntonín Dvořák, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, David Oistrakh
Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 108: III. Finale - Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo - LiveAntonín Dvořák, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, David Oistrakh
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: I. Allegro ma non troppo e molto maestoso - LivePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Emil Gilels
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: II. Andantino semplice - LivePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Emil Gilels
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: III. Finale - Allegro con fuoco - LivePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Emil Gilels
Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: I. Allegramente - LiveMaurice Ravel, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Eva Bernathova
Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: II. Adagio assai - LiveMaurice Ravel, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Eva Bernathova
Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: III. Presto - LiveMaurice Ravel, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Eva Bernathova
Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra in D Minor, FP. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo - LiveFrancis Poulenc, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Juliane Lerche, Ingeborg Herkomer
Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra in D Minor, FP. 61: II. Larghetto - LiveFrancis Poulenc, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Juliane Lerche, Ingeborg Herkomer
Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra in D Minor, FP. 61: III. Finale. Allegro molto - LiveFrancis Poulenc, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Juliane Lerche, Ingeborg Herkomer
Violin Concerto in D Major: I. Toccata - LiveIgor Stravinsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Major: II. Aria I - LiveIgor Stravinsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Major: III. Aria II - LiveIgor Stravinsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Major: IV. Capriccio - LiveIgor Stravinsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-Flat Major, Op. 10: I. Allegro brioso - LiveSergei Prokofiev, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ivan Moravec
Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-Flat Major, Op. 10: II. Andante assai - LiveSergei Prokofiev, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ivan Moravec
Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-Flat Major, Op. 10: III. Allegro scherzando - LiveSergei Prokofiev, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ivan Moravec
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