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Composer of the Week: Janacek

BBC Radio 3
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Donald Macleod explores the life and works of Leos Janacek.
5: Czech Independence
A look at some of Janacek's music that reflected the political and social events of his lifetime.
Kantor Halfar Henk Vels (tenor), Netherlands Chamber Choir, conductor Reinbert de Leeuw
Piano Sonata: 1.X.1905 (From the Street) Rudolf Firkusny Sinfonietta Brno State Philharmonic, conductor Frantisek Jilek
Our Evenings; In Tears; The Barn Owl Has Not Flown away (Along an Overgrown Path) Rudolf Firkusny (piano)

Contributors

Unknown:
Donald MacLeod
Unknown:
Leos Janacek.
Tenor:
Kantor Halfar Henk Vels
Conductor:
Frantisek Jilek
Piano:
Rudolf Firkusny
Source: Radio Times

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