The career of conductor Rafael Kubelik (1914 - 1996) provides an interesting insight into the world of music in the twentieth century. Born the eighth child of the then world-famous violin virtuoso Jan Kubelik and his wife Countess Marianne Csaky-Szell, he was already commanding attention while he was studying piano, violin and composition at the Prague Conservatory between 1929 and 1933. In 1935 he embarked on a tour of the United States as his father's accompanist. The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra (which Vaclav Talich raised to the status of a top European orchestra) hired him as it's conductor in 1936. When, the following year, Talich fell ill during a tour of western Europe, Kubelik filled in for him and began consolidating his international reputation. Despite his tendency towards subversive programming (he often included works by banned composers), he was able to retain the post after taking it over in 1941. In the post-war period Kubelik's work with the orchestra enriched the cultural life of his country and in 1946 he became one of the founders of the Prague Spring Festival. Kubelik defected in 1948, though, in protest against the communist dictatorship in Czechoslovakia. His three-year term as Music Director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra ended as a result of the ill will born him by the music critic Claudia Cassidy. His time as Music Director of The Royal Opera at Covent Garden was brought to an end because of opposition from Sir Thomas Beecham. Nevertheless, among orchestra musicians he was one of the most well-liked and esteemed conductors. His openness, fair moral principles and the friendly working atmosphere he created brought him a degree of recognition which even produced award-winning results in the recording studio.

Tracklist:

Slavonic Rhapsodies, Op. 45, B. 86: No. 3 In A-Flat Major (Version For Orchestra)
Slavonic Dances, Op. 46, B. 83: No. 1 In C Major, Furiant
Slavonic Dances, Op. 46, B. 83: No. 2 In E Minor, Dumka
Slavonic Dances, Op. 46, B. 83: No. 3 In A-Flat Major, Polka
Slavonic Dances, Op. 46, B. 83: No. 4 In F Major, Sousedská
Slavonic Dances, Op. 46, B. 83: No. 5 In A Major, Skocná
Slavonic Dances, Op. 46, B. 83: No. 6 In D Major, Sousedská
Slavonic Dances, Op. 46, B. 83: No. 7 In C Minor, Skocná
Slavonic Dances, Op. 46, B. 83: No. 8 In G Minor, Furiant
Slavonic Dances, Op. 72, B. 147: No. 1 In B Major, Odzemek
Slavonic Dances, Op. 72, B. 147: No. 2 In E Minor, Dumka
Slavonic Dances, Op. 72, B. 147: No. 3 In F Major, Skocná
Slavonic Dances, Op. 72, B. 147: No. 4 In D-Flat Major, Dumka
Slavonic Dances, Op. 72, B. 147: No. 5 In B-Flat Minor, Spacírka
Slavonic Dances, Op. 72, B. 147: No. 6 In B-Flat Major, Polonaise
Slavonic Dances, Op. 72, B. 147: No. 7 In C Major, Kolo
Slavonic Dances, Op. 72, B. 147: No. 8 In A-Flat Major, Sousedská
Symphony No. 9 In E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 "From The New World": I. Adagio Allegro Molto
Symphony No. 9 In E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 "From The New World": II. Largo
Symphony No. 9 In E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 "From The New World": III. Scherzo. Molto Vivace
Symphony No. 9 In E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 "From The New World": IV. Allegro Con Fuoco
Symphony No. 7 In D Minor, Op. 70, B. 141: I. Allegro Maestoso
Symphony No. 7 In D Minor, Op. 70, B. 141: II. Poco Adagio
Symphony No. 7 In D Minor, Op. 70, B. 141: III. Scherzo. Vivace, Poco Meno Mosso
Symphony No. 7 In D Minor, Op. 70, B. 141: IV. Finale. Allegro
Piano Concerto In G Minor, Op. 33, B. 63: I. Allegro Agitato
Piano Concerto In G Minor, Op. 33, B. 63: II. Andante Sostenuto
Piano Concerto In G Minor, Op. 33, B. 63: III. Finale. Allegro Con Fuoco
In Nature's Realm, Op. 91, B. 168
Carnival Overture, Op. 92, B. 169
Othello, Op. 93, B. 174
Symphonic Variations, Op. 78, B. 70
Cello Concerto No. 2 In B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191: I. Allegro
Cello Concerto No. 2 In B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191: II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
Cello Concerto No. 2 In B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191: III. Allegro Moderato
Les Fresques De Piero Della Francesca, H. 352: I. Andante Poco Moderato
Les Fresques De Piero Della Francesca, H. 352: II. Adagio
Les Fresques De Piero Della Francesca, H. 352: III. Poco Allegro
Má Vlast, Jb 1:112: I. Vy&scaron;ehrad
Má Vlast, Jb 1:112: II. Vltava
Má Vlast, Jb 1:112: III. &Scaron;árka
Má Vlast, Jb 1:112: IV. Z Českých Luhů A Hájů
Má Vlast, Jb 1:112: V. Tábor
Má Vlast, Jb 1:112: VI. Blaník
The Bartered Bride, Jb 1:100: Overture
The Bartered Bride, Jb 1:100: Polka
The Bartered Bride, Jb 1:100: Furiant
The Bartered Bride, Jb 1:100: Dance Of The Comedians
Scherzo Capriccioso, Op. 66, B. 131 (Version For Orchestra)
Concerto For Orchestra, Sz. 116: I. Introduzione. Andante Non Troppo - Allegro Vivace
Concerto For Orchestra, Sz. 116: II. Presentando Delle Coppie. Allegretto Scherzando
Concerto For Orchestra, Sz. 116: III. Elegia. Andante Non Troppo
Concerto For Orchestra, Sz. 116: IV. Intermezzo Interrotto. Allegretto
Concerto For Orchestra, Sz. 116: V. Finale. Pesante - Presto
Sinfonietta, Jw VI/18: I. Fanfare. Allegretto
Sinfonietta, Jw VI/18: II. The Castle. Andante
Sinfonietta, Jw VI/18: III. The Queen's Monastery. Moderato
Sinfonietta, Jw VI/18: IV. The Street Leading To The Castle. Allegretto
Sinfonietta, Jw VI/18: V. The Town Hall. Andante Con Moto
Taras Bulba, Jw VI/15: I. The Death Of Andrei
Taras Bulba, Jw VI/15: II. The Death Of Ostap
Taras Bulba, Jw VI/15: III. The Prophecy And Death Of Taras Bulba
Double Concerto, H. 271: I. Poco Allegro
Double Concerto, H. 271: II. Largo
Double Concerto, H. 271: III. Allegro
Memorial To Lidice, H. 296 (Live)
Music For Strings, Percussion & Celesta, Sz. 106: I. Andante Tranquillo
Music For Strings, Percussion & Celesta, Sz. 106: II. Allegro
Music For Strings, Percussion & Celesta, Sz. 106: III. Adagio
Music For Strings, Percussion & Celesta, Sz. 106: IV. Allegro Molto
2 Portraits, Op. 5, Sz. 37: No. 1, One Ideal
2 Portraits, Op. 5, Sz. 37: No. 2: One Grotesque
Symphony No. 4, H. 305: I. Poco Moderato
Symphony No. 4, H. 305: II. Scherzo. Allegro Vivo
Symphony No. 4, H. 305: III. Largo
Symphony No. 4, H. 305: IV. Poco Allegro
Pictures At An Exhibition (Orch. M. Ravel): Promenade I
Pictures At An Exhibition (Orch. M. Ravel): I. Gnomus
Pictures At An Exhibition (Orch. M. Ravel): Promenade II
Pictures At An Exhibition (Orch. M. Ravel): II. Old Castle
Pictures At An Exhibition (Orch. M. Ravel): Promenade III
Pictures At An Exhibition (Orch. M. Ravel): III. Tuileries
Pictures At An Exhibition (Orch. M. Ravel): IV. Bydło
Pictures At An Exhibition (Orch. M. Ravel): Promenade IV
Pictures At An Exhibition (Orch. M. Ravel): V. Ballet Of The Chickens In Their Shells
Pictures At An Exhibition (Orch. M. Ravel): VI. Samuel Goldenberg And Schmuÿle
Pictures At An Exhibition (Orch. M. Ravel): VII. The Market-Place At Limoges
Pictures At An Exhibition (Orch. M. Ravel): Viiia. Catacombae [Sepulcrum Romanum]
Pictures At An Exhibition (Orch. M. Ravel): Viiib. Con Mortuis In Lingua Mortua
Pictures At An Exhibition (Orch. M. Ravel): IX. The Hut On Fowl's Legs [Baba-Yaga]
Pictures At An Exhibition (Orch. M. Ravel): X. The Great Gate At Kiev
Symphony No. 2 In B Minor: I. Allegro
Symphony No. 2 In B Minor: II. Scherzo
Symphony No. 2 In B Minor: III. Andante
Symphony No. 2 In B Minor: IV. Finale. Allegro
Prince Igor: Auf Den Flügeln Linden Zephyrs (Sung In German)
Symphony No. 9 In E-Flat Major, Op. 70: I. Allegro
Symphony No. 9 In E-Flat Major, Op. 70: II. Moderato
Symphony No. 9 In E-Flat Major, Op. 70: III. Presto
Symphony No. 9 In E-Flat Major, Op. 70: IV. Largo
Symphony No. 9 In E-Flat Major, Op. 70: V. Allegretto - Fanfare
Symphony No. 6 In B Minor, Op. 74, Th 30 "Pathétique": I. Adagio - Allegro Non Troppo
Symphony No. 6 In B Minor, Op. 74, Th 30 "Pathétique": II. Allegro Con Grazia
Symphony No. 6 In B Minor, Op. 74, Th 30 "Pathétique": III. Allegro Molto Vivace
Symphony No. 6 In B Minor, Op. 74, Th 30 "Pathétique": IV. Finale. Allegro Lamentoso - Andante

UPC: 881488190199
Label: Profil - G Haenssler
Release Date: 11.8.19
Format: CD

Collection Of East Classics / Various Box - Collection of East Classics (10 CD)