Donald Macleod explores the life and works of Leos Janacek.
4: Slavonic Unity and Russian Influence Janacek found inspiration for some of his greatest works in Russian literature, including the writings of Ostrovsky, Gogol and Dostoyevsky.
Serbian Kolo; Cossack Dance
Brno State PO, conductor Frantisek Jilek Lord Have Mercy upon Us
Members of the Czech Philharmonic
Chorus, Members of the Prague SO, conductor Jiri Pinkas
Pohadka Andrew Shulman (cello), Ian Brown (piano) The Prophecy and Death of Taras Bulba (Taras Bulba) Philharmonia Orchestra, conductor Libor Pesek
Katya Kabanova (Act 2) (excerpt)
Vienna PO. conductor Charles Mackerras
From the House of the Dead (Act 1) (excerpt)
Vienna State Opera Chorus, Vienna PO , conductor Coharles Mackerras