Janácek, Leos, 1854-1928.

Vec Makropulos [sound recording] / Janácek. - New York : London, [1991] - 2 compact discs (118 min.) : digital, stereo. ; 4 3/4 in.

London: 430 373-2, 430 374-2 (additional no. on container: 430 372-2) The 1st work is an opera with libretto by the composer, sung in Czech; the 2nd work is an orchestral suite based on Moravian folk music materials. Libretto of the 1st work based on the play by Karel Capek. Program notes in English by John Tyrrell with French, German and Italian translations and libretto with English translation (179 p. : ill.) laid in.

Elisabeth Söderström (Emilia Marty) ; Peter Dvorský (Albert Gregor) ; Beno Blachut (Hauk-Šendorf); supporting soloists; Chorus of the Vienna State Opera ; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra ; Sir Charles Mackerras, conductor (1st work) ; London Philharmonic Orchestra ; François Huybrechts, conductor (2nd work)

Recorded Sept. and Oct. 1978 in the Wien Film Studios (1st work), and Oct. 1970 in Kingsway Hall, London (2nd work)


Compact discs

430 372-2 430 373-2 430 374-2


Operas
Suites (Orchestra)
Folk dance music--Czech Republic--Moravia.

CD/1327