JANACEK: Orchestral Works, Vol. 1 - Frantisek Jilek, Brno Philharmonic Orchestra

Brno conductor and longtime head of the opera František Jílek, an expert on Janáček's compositions, recorded these orchestral masterpieces in the years 1991-1993 (except for the Sinfonietta, 1986). This complete works set became very popular due to Jílek's extraordinarily intimate knowledge of Leoš Janáček's unique musical language. In 1958, when the first Janáček festival took place in Brno (thanks in part to Jílek himself), he rehearsed and performed all of Janáček's operas, including Fate, as well as most of Janáček's orchestral works. Jílek's recordings are now being rereleased as a priceless artistic documentary of the interpretation of Janáček's original works.

Leoš Janáček
The Lachian Dances
1. Ancient I 06:58
2. The Blessed One 02:23
3. Bellows Dance (Dymák) 02:25
4. Ancient II. 04:35
5. Čeladná Dance 01:58
6. The Saws 03:12
Leoš Janáček
Suite for Strings
7. Moderato 03:41
8. Adagio 04:09
9. Andante con moto 01:23
10. Presto 03:06
11. Adagio 03:31
12. Andante 04:45
Leoš Janáček
Idyll for String
13. Andante 03:51
14. Allegro 03:55
15. Moderato 03:16
16. Allegro 02:40
17. Adagio 06:45
18. Scherzo 03:16
19. Moderato 04:48