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Proms Composer of the Week: Janacek

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3: Myth and History. Jan Smaczny investigates the importance of myth and history as inspiration for Janacek. The Ballad of Blanik Hill Brno State
Philharmonic, conductor Frantisek Jilek
Kaspar Rucky Amanda Pitt (soprano), New London Chamber Choir, conductor James Wood
The Excursions of Mr Broucek (excerpts)
Czech Philharmonic Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Frantisek Jilek The Fiddler's Child Brno State
Philharmonic, conductor Frantisek Jilek Repeated next Wednesday 12 midnight

Contributors

Unknown:
Jan SmacZny
Conductor:
Frantisek Jilek
Conductor:
James Wood
Unknown:
Mr Broucek
Conductor:
Frantisek Jilek
Conductor:
Frantisek Jilek
Broucek:
Vilem Pribyl (tenor)
Mazal:
Miroslav Svejda (tenor)
Malinka:
Jana Jonasova (soprano)
Wurfll RICHARD:
Novak (baritone)
Waitress JIRINA:
Markova (soprano)
Source: Radio Times

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