Mysliveček - Violin Concertos Vol.1 & 2

Josef Mysliveček (9 March 1737 – 4 February 1781) was a Czech composer who contributed to the formation of late eighteenth-century classicism in music. In all, he wrote twenty-six opere serie, among his other pieces were oratorios, symphonies, concertos, and chamber music, including some of the earliest known string quintets composed with two violas. He was also one of the most gifted and most prolific composers of eighteenth-century symphonies. Mysliveček's compositions evoke a gracious, diatonic style. His best works are characterized by melodic inventiveness, logical continuity, and a certain emotional intensity that may be attributable to his dynamic personality.

MVC

Martinů - Cello Concertos Nos.1 & 2

Martinů's two cello concertos recorded by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and Angerlica May under conducting of Václav Neumann. It is mmediately recognizable voice. Martinů's music is a cross between Neo-Romanticism and the neo-Baroque, while his melody is intensely lyrical and draws some inspiration from Czech folk music. Recurring syncopated fragments are often the defining characteristic of his faster movements. The music and the performances here are more than do the music justice and this outstanding release would serve as good a place as any to illuminate Martinů's highly attractive compositional style.

MCC

Dušek - Piano Concertos

František Xaver Dušek (1731–1799) was a Czech composer and one of the most important harpsichordists and pianists of his time. Dušek composed sonatas, variations and concertos for harpsichord and piano and several symphonies and string quartets. Much of his music is in the galant style of the early Classical period. His piano concertos on this album are perfomed by Karel Kosárek and Prague Chamber Orchestra. It is world premiere recording.
Notice: Not to be confused with Jan Ladislav Dussek (Dusík). 

DFC

Fišer - Extracta

The horizon of Luboš Fišer’s  (1935-1999) world, as reflected in his compositions, is extensive. It is delineated by broad borders of his cultural knowledge and interests. He understood the excursions into the past only in relation with the present. His works have often both the mood of celebration, and warning as well. Fišer’s contribution to contemporary musical culture is considerable, his compositions often grasp the dynamic lifestyle of our modern era which he managed to express in a lapidary form of almost atomic energy. This album is a selection from his works.

FLE

Brixi F.X. - Complete Organ Concertos

František Xaver Brixi (1732–1771) was a Czech classical composer and organist of the 18th century. Brixi’s style is distinguished from that of his contemporaries by its fresh melodic writing, vivacious rhythm and lively bass lines. During his lifetime his music was widely disseminated in Czechia. He wrote some 290 church work, cantatas and oratorios, chamber compositions, and orchestral compositions. His organ concertos, which have been recorded several times each, are his best-known pieces today. Performed by Christian Schmitt.

BOC

Dusík - Piano Concertos

Jan Ladislav Dussek (Dusík) - Piano Concertos  by Andreas Steier and Concerto Koeln. Jan Ladislav Dussek, baptized Václav Jan Dusík (1760-1812) was a Czech composer and pianist of classical era. He was an important representative of Czech music abroad in the second half of 18th century and the beginning of 19th century. In some of his piano writing, Dussek anticipated features of musical romanticism. Dussek was one of the first piano virtuosos to travel widely throughout Europe.

DPC

Dvořák - Cello Concerto in B-minor

Exclusive recording of Cello concerto B-minor, op.104 of Antonín Dvořák by famous Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich and Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by legendary Czech conductor Václav Talich. The album was recorded in 1952 and among many versions with the same soloist and different orchestras occupies a unique, irreplaceable position.

DCC

Zelenka - Complete Orchestral Works

3 CD set of complete orchestral works by Jan Dismas Zelenka, so 5 Capriccios, Hipocondrie à 7 Concertanti, Concerto à 8 Concertanti, Simphonie à 8 Concertanti, Ouverture à 7 Concertanti, and "Symphonia" from "Sub olea pacis - Melodrama de Sancto Wenceslao". Performed by Das Neu-Eroffnette Orchestre, conducted by Jurgen Sonnentheil.

ZOW

Martinů - Concerto grosso, Symphony for 2 orchestras, Tre Ricercari

Concerto grosso, Symphony for 2 orchestras and Tre Ricercari  of Bohuslav Martinů, performed by Czech Philharmonic Orchestra with conductor Jiří Bělohlávek.

MCC