![Royal Scottish National Orchestra, David Watkin, Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra, Stanislav Vavřínek - Richard E Brown: Voices of the Night (2022) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz] Download](https://i0.wp.com/imghd.xyz/images/2022/07/08/b1xbslx22t2tb_600.jpg?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Royal Scottish National Orchestra, David Watkin, Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra, Stanislav Vavřínek – Richard E Brown: Voices of the Night (2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:04:24 minutes | 871 MB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Navona
With VOICES OF NIGHT, composer Richard E Brown introduces a formidable set of works to American orchestral repertoire. His lush orchestration gives his works depth and texture, while individual instruments cut through to create musical narratives that whisk listeners through lyrical passages and dancelike rhythms. While his pieces thrive on the suspenseful and dramatic, they are by no means a pure emotional onslaught—for every build and crescendo, Brown returns to calmness and simplicity. His ability to wrest control of the orchestra from rafter-shaking crests to gentle melodies provides each piece with breathing room, making them all the more powerful.
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![Petr Nouzovský, Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice, Stanislav Vavřinek - Dvořák: Cello Concerto, Silent Woods, Serenade (2022) [Official Digital Download 24bit/44,1kHz] Download](https://i0.wp.com/imghd.xyz/images/2022/03/03/vvympi5gaazta_600.jpg?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Petr Nouzovský, Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice, Stanislav Vavřinek – Dvořák: Cello Concerto, Silent Woods, Serenade (2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 01:14:26 minutes | 699 MB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Brilliant Classics
Antonin Dvořák (1841-1904) was a great synthesist, ingeniously combining arguably incongruent strains: folk music (Czech as well as American) with refined classical forms, romantic extroversion with instrumental austerity and national Czech character with worldwide appeal. The three compositions on this album were all created at turning points in Dvořák’s life, when radical changes in his situation impacted his creative career.
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![Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava, Jan Kučera, Stanislav Vavřínek - Inviting Worlds: New Works for Large Ensemble, Vol. 2 (2022) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz] Download](https://i0.wp.com/imghd.xyz/images/2022/10/07/vwqqg2q43499a_600.jpg?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava, Jan Kučera, Stanislav Vavřínek – Inviting Worlds: New Works for Large Ensemble, Vol. 2 (2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 55:46 minutes | 1004 MB | Genre: Classical
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Hot on the heels of its first edition, INVITING WORLDS VOL 2 follows in the footsteps of its predecessor with the rhythmic dexterity and textural nuance of today’s orchestras paired with a new roster of composers. New sounds and expressions burst with emotion and uplift us through dark days, navigating uncertainty and delivering us to tranquil resolution. From the frenetic energy and hair raising harmony of Chasse Noir to the soothing solemnity of When Quiet Comes, INVITING WORLDS VOL 2 delivers a colorful palette of orchestral virtuosity sure to please any listener who lends an ear.
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![The Consort of Melbourne, Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra, Stanislav Vavřínek - Andrew Anderson: Lenten Cantata & Other Choral Works (2022) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz] Download](https://i0.wp.com/imghd.xyz/images/2022/03/06/ujxcsb43r6igc_600.jpg?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1)
The Consort of Melbourne, Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra, Stanislav Vavřínek – Andrew Anderson: Lenten Cantata & Other Choral Works (2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 59:30 minutes | 837 MB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © Toccata Classics
In spite of the differences of time and distance, the choral works of the Australian composer Andrew Anderson (born in Melbourne in 1971) further the English cathedral tradition of such composers as Gerald Finzi and Herbert Howells, in music concerned particularly with lyricism and with clarity and directness of expression.
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Michael G. Cunningham, Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava & Jiří Petrdlík, Stanislav Vavřínek – Sublimitas (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 48:09 minutes | 909 MB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Navona
Navona Records is proud to present SUBLIMITAS, a symphonic album bringing to life the posthumous works of composer Michael G. Cunningham. Performed by the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra, Cunningham’s 5th and 6th Symphonies soar with spirited flair and clarity. These works are thoughtfully paired with his Mountain Poem, a jubilant and moving piece composed with musical peaks and valleys that simulate a thrilling adventure. As a composer whose works span 11 previous Navona Records releases, the works presented on SUBLIMITAS make for a delightful final parting gift from an artist who showed an unwavering dedication to sharing his music with the world.
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Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra, Jiří Petrdlík, Stanislav Vavřínek – Prisma, Vol. 5 (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 59:37 minutes | 962 MB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Navona
Navona Records’ acclaimed PRISMA series continues with a fifth installment, again showcasing the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra’s riveting take on contemporary composition. With a focus on innovation and imaginative performance, the orchestra brings a breath of fresh air to a repertoire that’s all-too-often dominated by mainstream works.
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![Jiri Petrdlik, Stanislav Vavrinek, Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra - Sparks, Vol. 2 (2021) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz] Download](https://i0.wp.com/imghd.xyz/images/2023/04/10/qfqozyax2blxb_600.jpg?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Jiri Petrdlik, Stanislav Vavrinek, Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra – Sparks, Vol. 2 (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 55:21 minutes | 1,02 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Navona
The album Sparks, Vol. 2 couldn’t be more aptly named, as bows bend and sparks fly in this vibrant collection of pieces for string orchestra. Bound to please modernists and traditionalists alike, this eclectic collection contains pieces by Dave Dexter, William C. White, Simon Andrews, Rain Worthington, Allen Brings, John Carollo, John Franek, and Jeff Mangels. While the pool of inspiration might be diverse – ancient myths, dance, chaos, rites of passage, reflection and homesickness for a place which (may have) never existed – the pieces are united by their display of raw musical energy, an undercurrent of longing, as well as profundity in both technical and emotional terms.
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Petr Nouzovský, Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice, Stanislav Vavřinek – Dvořák: Cello Concerto, Silent Woods, Serenade (2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 01:14:26 minutes | 699 MB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Brilliant Classics
Antonin Dvořák (1841-1904) was a great synthesist, ingeniously combining arguably incongruent strains: folk music (Czech as well as American) with refined classical forms, romantic extroversion with instrumental austerity and national Czech character with worldwide appeal. The three compositions on this album were all created at turning points in Dvořák’s life, when radical changes in his situation impacted his creative career.
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![Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, Stanislav Vavřínek - Samuel A. Livingston: American Scenes & Other Works for Concert Band (2022) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz] Download](https://i0.wp.com/imghd.xyz/images/2022/09/22/aze3rdumnfcub_600.jpg?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, Stanislav Vavřínek – Samuel A. Livingston: American Scenes & Other Works for Concert Band (2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 27:46 minutes | 462 MB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Navona
AMERICAN SCENES, from composer Samuel A. Livingston is, as its title suggests, a painterly tribute to America. The album’s title piece, Three American Scenes, is a three-movement suite that expresses the grandeur of the American west, the serenity of a mountain lake at dawn, and the bustle of a busy day in a large city. The album opens with Celebrating the Fourth, which depicts an American Fourth of July celebration. The final two selections feature works for concert band with a solo instrument – the flute, in Silvertube Variations, and the clarinet, in Balkan Dance. In that last selection, Livingston turns his attention beyond our shores, to the harmonies and rhythms of the folk music of the Balkan countries, especially Bulgaria and Macedonia. Altogether, AMERICAN SCENES is thoughtfully-crafted and unabashedly jubilant, expressing appreciation for America and the world beyond with refreshing sincerity.
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