Moyzes / Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra / Lenard- Dances from Slovakia (CD)
Alexander Moyzes remains one of the most significant figures in the establishment of Slovak musical nationalism in the 20th century. A profound and admired symphonist, he also wrote a sequence of orchestral music that explored the landscapes and national folk identity of his native country. Down the River Vah, Op. 26 is one of his most colorful and vivid scores, charting a journey from the Tatra mountains passing flowery meadows, imposing castles and surging waters. The Dances from Gerner, Op. 51 and Pohronie Dances, Op. 43 are characteristic national works epitomizing Slovakia's fertile folkloric traditions.
Tracklist:
- Gemer Dances, Op. 51: No. 1, Dance Prelude From Kokava
- Gemer Dances, Op. 51: No. 2, Folk Dance
- Gemer Dances, Op. 51: No. 3, Hayduks From Kolesne
- Gemer Dances, Op. 51: No. 4, The Little Bear From Rejdová
- Down The River Váh, Op. 26 : I. At The Source
- Down The River Váh, Op. 26 : II. From Liptov To Orava
- Down The River Váh, Op. 26 : III. Around Strečno
- Down The River Váh, Op. 26 : IV. Romance
- Down The River Váh, Op. 26 : V. Into The Danube's Embrace
- Pohronie Dances, Op. 43 : No. 1, Round The Campfire With Hatchetsticks
- Pohronie Dances, Op. 43 : No. 2, On The Meadow With Flowers
- Pohronie Dances, Op. 43 : No. 3, In The Mountain With Axes
- Pohronie Dances, Op. 43 : No. 4, At Music After Work
Alexander Moyzes remains one of the most significant figures in the establishment of Slovak musical nationalism in the 20th century. A profound and admired symphonist, he also wrote a sequence of orchestral music that explored the landscapes and national folk identity of his native country. Down the River Vah, Op. 26 is one of his most colorful and vivid scores, charting a journey from the Tatra mountains passing flowery meadows, imposing castles and surging waters. The Dances from Gerner, Op. 51 and Pohronie Dances, Op. 43 are characteristic national works epitomizing Slovakia's fertile folkloric traditions.
Tracklist:
- Gemer Dances, Op. 51: No. 1, Dance Prelude From Kokava
- Gemer Dances, Op. 51: No. 2, Folk Dance
- Gemer Dances, Op. 51: No. 3, Hayduks From Kolesne
- Gemer Dances, Op. 51: No. 4, The Little Bear From Rejdová
- Down The River Váh, Op. 26 : I. At The Source
- Down The River Váh, Op. 26 : II. From Liptov To Orava
- Down The River Váh, Op. 26 : III. Around Strečno
- Down The River Váh, Op. 26 : IV. Romance
- Down The River Váh, Op. 26 : V. Into The Danube's Embrace
- Pohronie Dances, Op. 43 : No. 1, Round The Campfire With Hatchetsticks
- Pohronie Dances, Op. 43 : No. 2, On The Meadow With Flowers
- Pohronie Dances, Op. 43 : No. 3, In The Mountain With Axes
- Pohronie Dances, Op. 43 : No. 4, At Music After Work