Hans Krasa
Born: 30th November 1899, Prague, Czech Republic
Died: 17th October 1944, Auschwitz concentration camp
Nationality: Czech
Hans Krása was a Czech composer. He was killed during the Holocaust at Auschwitz-Birkenau. He helped to organize cultural life in Theresienstadt concentration camp.
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Magdalena Kožená performs orchestral songs by Martinů, Dvořák, and Hans Krása
14th Jun 2024
The Czech mezzo presents an enchanting selection of songs in which she demonstrates her impressive range of tone colours, with sumptuous support from the Czech Philharmonic and Simon Rattle.
All Genres: Krasa
Orchestral
Chamber
Opera
All Works: Krasa
- Brundibar (6)
- Brundibár: Suite (1)
- Ctyrversi (Vierzeilengedicht) (1)
- Five Songs, Op. 4 (2)
- Kammermusik (1)
- Orchestral Songs (4), Op. 1 (1)
- Overture for Small Orchestra (1943-44) (1)
- Passacaglia & Fuga (4)
- Passacaglia and Fugue (1)
- Pratele (Die Freunde) (1)
- Quartetto pour deux violons, alto et violon-celle (1)
- String Quartet (2)
- Symphonie (1)
- Tanec (4)
- Tanz for string trio (3)
- Thema mit Variationen für Streichquartett (4)
- Three songs for Baritone, Clarinet, Viola and Violoncello (2)
- Verlobung im Traum (1)
- Vzruseni (Empfindung) (1)
Recent Best Sellers: Krasa
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Martinů, Krása & Kalabis: Harpsichord Concertos
Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord), Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Liebreich
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Gramophone Magazine, February 2023, Editor's Choice
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Opus Klassik Awards, 2023, Winner - Concerto
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Gramophone Awards, 2023 Finalists, Finalist - Concerto
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Silenced Voices
Black Oak Ensemble
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Czech Songs
Magdalena Kožená (mezzo-soprano) Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle
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Presto Recording of the Week, 14th June 2024
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalists 2024
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International Classical Music Awards, 2025, Nominated - Vocal Music
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Gramophone Awards, 2025 Shortlist, Voice & Ensemble
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Hans Krása: Complete Chamber Music
Kocian Quartet (string quartet), Zuzana Růžičková (early keyboard instruments), Czech Nonet (chamber ensemble), Pavel Hůla, Zbyněk Paďourek, Václav Bernášek
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