The 1st work is an opera with libretto by the composer; the 2nd work is an orchestral suite based on Moravian folk music materials.
Libretto of the 1st work based on the play by Karel Čapek.
Language (note)
The opera sung in Czech.
Author
Janáček, Leoš, 1854-1928, composer, librettist.
Title
Věc Makropulos ; Lachian dances / Janáček.
Publisher
[London, England] : Decca, [1991]
Copyright date
℗1979
Playing time
013503 002217
Type of content
performed music
Type of medium
computer
Type of carrier
online resource
Digital file characteristics
audio file
Performer
Elisabeth Söderström, soprano ; Peter Dvorský, Beno Blachut, tenors ; supporting soloists ; Chorus of the Vienna State Opera ; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra ; Sir Charles Mackerras, conductor (1st work) ; London Philharmonic Orchestra; François Huybrechts, conductor (2nd work).
Event
1st work recorded 1978 September and October Wien Film Studios.
2nd work recorded 1970 October Kingsawy Hall, London.