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Johann Baptist Vaňhal: Symphonies, Vol. 5
Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice, Michael Halász
Throughout, the playing of the Czech Chamber PO under Michael Halász is polished but might perhaps have benefited from a touch greater fire. No matter, there’s plenty here that is thoroughly...
Johann Baptist Vaňhal: Symphonies, Vol. 5
Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice, Michael Halász
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Throughout, the playing of the Czech Chamber PO under Michael Halász is polished but might perhaps have benefited from a touch greater fire. No matter, there’s plenty here that is thoroughly...
About
Johann Baptist Vaňhal was one of Haydn’s most important contemporaries. His symphonies in particular were widely admired throughout Europe, with music historian Dr Charles Burney reporting that Vaňhal’s symphonies were known in England before those of Haydn. The finely wrought works in this recording include the Symphony in F minor, considered one of his best in this genre, and the Symphony in C which was highly popular in its day. All of these works illustrate Vaňhal’s sophisticated mastery of musical structure, imaginative handling of the orchestra, and a profusion of memorable themes.
Contents and tracklist
- Pavla Honsová (viola)
- Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice
- Michael Halász
- Vojtěch Podroužek (oboe), Jan Karas (horn), Magdaléna Kutišová (horn), Libor Ježek (violin), Pavla Honsová (viola), David Matoušek (cello), Petr Kupčák (double bass)
- Michael Halász
Awards and reviews
May 2022
Throughout, the playing of the Czech Chamber PO under Michael Halász is polished but might perhaps have benefited from a touch greater fire. No matter, there’s plenty here that is thoroughly worthwhile, and the sound is eminently truthful.
