Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Karel Janovický's "Rainsongs," a captivating collection of premiere recordings released on ASC Records in 2018. This album showcases the remarkable talent of Czech-born composer Karel Janovický, who passed away in 2024, leaving behind a legacy of beautiful music. The album features the stunning soprano vocals of Lesley-Jane Rogers, along with contributions from Joan Taylor, John Turner, and other esteemed musicians.
"Rainsongs" is a diverse and engaging journey through various musical forms, including sonatas, a quintet, and song cycles. The album opens with the lively "Festive Fantasia and Fugue," setting the stage for the intricate and evocative "Rainsong" cycle, which is divided into four distinct parts. The "Sonata for Recorder and Piano" and "Sonata for Piano" offer a showcase of technical prowess and emotional depth, while the "Passages of Flight" song cycle, set to poems by A.E. Housman, adds a lyrical and introspective dimension to the collection.
The "Quintet for Recorder and Strings" rounds out the album with its elegant and dynamic movements. Each piece is a testament to Janovický's compositional skill and his ability to create music that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply moving. Whether you are a fan of classical music or simply looking to explore new sounds, "Rainsongs" is an album that will captivate and inspire.
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Tracks
Festive Fantasia and FugueKarel Janovický, Joan Taylor
Rainsong: I.Karel Janovický, Joan Taylor, John Turner, Lesley-Jane Rogers
Rainsong: II.Karel Janovický, Joan Taylor, John Turner, Lesley-Jane Rogers
Rainsong: III.Karel Janovický, Joan Taylor, John Turner, Lesley-Jane Rogers
Rainsong: IV.Karel Janovický, Joan Taylor, John Turner, Lesley-Jane Rogers
Sonata for Recorder and Piano: I. ModeratoKarel Janovický, Joan Taylor, John Turner, Lesley-Jane Rogers
Sonata for Recorder and Piano: II. AndanteKarel Janovický, Joan Taylor, John Turner
Sonata for Recorder and Piano: III. AllegroKarel Janovický, Joan Taylor, John Turner
Passages of Flight: I. A Chink of DawnKarel Janovický, Joan Taylor, John Turner
Passages of Flight: II. Of LifeKarel Janovický, Joan Taylor, Lesley-Jane Rogers
Passages of Flight: III. SunsetKarel Janovický, Joan Taylor, Lesley-Jane Rogers
Passages of Flight: IV. Soft MoonshineKarel Janovický, Joan Taylor, Lesley-Jane Rogers
Passages of Flight: V. BlackbirdKarel Janovický, Joan Taylor, Lesley-Jane Rogers
Sonata for Piano: I. Con motoKarel Janovický, Joan Taylor
Sonata for Piano: II. AdagioKarel Janovický, Joan Taylor
Sonata for Piano: III. AllegroKarel Janovický, Joan Taylor
Quintet for Recorder and Strings: I. Andante con motoKarel Janovický, Manchester Camerata
Quintet for Recorder and Strings: II. AdagioKarel Janovický, Manchester Camerata
Quintet for Recorder and Strings: III. VivaceKarel Janovický, Manchester Camerata
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