Prague Classics / Musical Souvenir from Prague – CD

This classical music journey through Prague features works by composers associated with the city, including Antonn Dvok, Bedich Smetana, Leo Janek, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Gustav Mahler, performed by leading Czech ensembles. Pragues landmarks, including Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, the Old Town Astronomical Clock in Prague and the Old Jewish Cemetery, have made the Golden City one of Europes most visited destinations. The citys unique charm has also attracted artists from around the world, while its genius loci has inspired many Czech and international composers and musicians. The recording features the Czech Philharmonic, the Prague Chamber Orchestra and the Brno Philharmonic, conducted by Vclav Neumann, Frantiek Jlek, Libor Peek, Oldich Vlek and Zdenk Koler. The programme includes Dvoks Symphony No. 9 From the New World and Slavonic Dances, Smetanas Vltava, the overture to The Bartered Bride, Mozarts Prague Symphony, the overtures to Don Giovanni and La clemenza di Tito, Janeks Lachian Dances and Mahlers Adagietto from Symphony No. 5.