Immerse yourself in the captivating world of classical music with Karel Ančerl's "Live Recordings / Concertos," a remarkable collection of live performances set to release on February 14, 2025, under the SUPRAPHON a.s. label. This extensive album spans an impressive 7 hours and 57 minutes, featuring a diverse array of concertos that showcase the extraordinary talent and versatility of Karel Ančerl and his orchestra.
The album is a testament to Ančerl's mastery, presenting a rich tapestry of compositions from renowned composers. It includes iconic works such as Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1 and No. 3, Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D Major, and Dvořák's Cello Concerto No. 2, among many others. Each piece is performed with a level of passion and precision that only a live recording can capture, offering a unique and intimate experience for the audience.
Karel Ančerl, a celebrated conductor known for his dynamic interpretations and deep musical insight, brings a fresh perspective to these timeless classics. His ability to convey the essence of each composition, from the delicate nuances of a piano concerto to the powerful crescendos of a symphony, is evident throughout this collection.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises to be a rewarding listening experience. The live recordings add an element of spontaneity and energy that studio recordings often lack, making each performance feel immediate and engaging. Karel Ančerl's "Live Recordings / Concertos" is not just an album; it's a celebration of the enduring power of classical music and the artistry of one of its greatest interpreters.
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Tracks
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: I. Allegro con brio - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: II. Largo - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: III. Rondo. Allegro scherzando - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: I. Allegro con brio - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: II. Largo - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: III. Rondo. Allegro - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Henryk Szeryng
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. Larghetto - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Henryk Szeryng
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. Allegro - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Henryk Szeryng
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. Allegro affettuoso - LiveRobert Schumann, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Jan Panenka
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: II. Intermezzo - Andantino grazioso - LiveRobert Schumann, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Jan Panenka
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. Allegro vivace - LiveRobert Schumann, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Jan Panenka
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. Larghetto - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. Allegro - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: I. Allegro moderato - LiveJean Sibelius, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: II. Adagio di molto - LiveJean Sibelius, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: III. Allegro ma non troppo - LiveJean Sibelius, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: I. Allegro maestoso - LiveFranz Liszt, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: II. Quasi adagio - LiveFranz Liszt, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: III. Allegretto vivace – Allegro animato - LiveFranz Liszt, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: IV. Allegro marziale animato - LiveFranz Liszt, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: I. Allegro ma non troppo e molto maestoso - LivePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: II. Andantino semplice - LivePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: III. Finale - Allegro con fuoco - LivePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21: I. Maestoso - LiveFrédéric Chopin, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Wilhelm Kempff
Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21: II. Larghetto - LiveFrédéric Chopin, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Wilhelm Kempff
Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21: III. Allegro vivace - LiveFrédéric Chopin, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Wilhelm Kempff
Cello Concerto No. 2 in B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191: I. Allegro - LiveAntonín Dvořák, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Mstislav Rostropovich
Cello Concerto No. 2 in B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191: II. Adagio, ma non tanto - LiveAntonín Dvořák, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Mstislav Rostropovich
Cello Concerto No. 2 in B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191: III. Finale. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo - LiveAntonín Dvořák, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Mstislav Rostropovich
Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 108: I. Allegro, ma non troppo (att.) - LiveAntonín Dvořák, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, David Oistrakh
Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 108: II. Adagio, ma non troppo - LiveAntonín Dvořák, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, David Oistrakh
Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 108: III. Finale - Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo - LiveAntonín Dvořák, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, David Oistrakh
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: I. Allegro ma non troppo e molto maestoso - LivePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Emil Gilels
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: II. Andantino semplice - LivePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Emil Gilels
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: III. Finale - Allegro con fuoco - LivePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Emil Gilels
Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: I. Allegramente - LiveMaurice Ravel, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Eva Bernathova
Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: II. Adagio assai - LiveMaurice Ravel, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Eva Bernathova
Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: III. Presto - LiveMaurice Ravel, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Eva Bernathova
Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra in D Minor, FP. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo - LiveFrancis Poulenc, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Juliane Lerche, Ingeborg Herkomer
Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra in D Minor, FP. 61: II. Larghetto - LiveFrancis Poulenc, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Juliane Lerche, Ingeborg Herkomer
Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra in D Minor, FP. 61: III. Finale. Allegro molto - LiveFrancis Poulenc, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Juliane Lerche, Ingeborg Herkomer
Violin Concerto in D Major: I. Toccata - LiveIgor Stravinsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Major: II. Aria I - LiveIgor Stravinsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Major: III. Aria II - LiveIgor Stravinsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Major: IV. Capriccio - LiveIgor Stravinsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-Flat Major, Op. 10: I. Allegro brioso - LiveSergei Prokofiev, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ivan Moravec
Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-Flat Major, Op. 10: II. Andante assai - LiveSergei Prokofiev, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ivan Moravec
Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-Flat Major, Op. 10: III. Allegro scherzando - LiveSergei Prokofiev, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ivan Moravec