The profusion of Czech musicians active throughout Europe led Dr Charles Burney to conclude that Bohemia was truly 'the conservatory of Europe'. This series of ten programmes explores the contribution of Bohemian composers living abroad from the 18th century up to the present time. 1: Dresden and Berlin Zelenka Fanfare LONDON FESTIVAL BRASS ENSEMBLE
Zelenka Concerto a 8. in G
GERMAN BACH SOLOISTS conducted by HELMUT WINSCHERMANN
Frantisek Benda Flute Sonata in F: KARLHEINZ ZOLLER (flute) WALDEMAR DÖLING (harpsichord) WOLFGANG BOETTCHER (cello) .
Frantisek Benda Adagio from Violin Concerto in B flat
EUGEN PROKOP PRAGUE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA conducted by MILOS SADLO
Jiri Benda Sinfonia for strings in b flat: ARS REDIVIVA OF PRAGUE conducted by MILAN MUNCLINGER gramophone records