Alexander Moyzes remains one of the most significant figures in the establishment of Slovak musical nationalism in the 20th century. A profound and admired symphonist, he also wrote a sequence of orchestral music that explored the landscapes and national folk identity of his native country. Down the River Vah, Op. 26 is one of his most colorful and vivid scores, charting a journey from the Tatra mountains passing flowery meadows, imposing castles and surging waters. The Dances from Gerner, Op. 51 and Pohronie Dances, Op. 43 are characteristic national works epitomizing Slovakia's fertile folkloric traditions.

Tracklist:

Gemer Dances, Op. 51: No. 1, Dance Prelude From Kokava
Gemer Dances, Op. 51: No. 2, Folk Dance
Gemer Dances, Op. 51: No. 3, Hayduks From Kolesne
Gemer Dances, Op. 51: No. 4, The Little Bear From Rejdová
Down The River Váh, Op. 26 : I. At The Source
Down The River Váh, Op. 26 : II. From Liptov To Orava
Down The River Váh, Op. 26 : III. Around Strečno
Down The River Váh, Op. 26 : IV. Romance
Down The River Váh, Op. 26 : V. Into The Danube's Embrace
Pohronie Dances, Op. 43 : No. 1, Round The Campfire With Hatchetsticks
Pohronie Dances, Op. 43 : No. 2, On The Meadow With Flowers
Pohronie Dances, Op. 43 : No. 3, In The Mountain With Axes
Pohronie Dances, Op. 43 : No. 4, At Music After Work

UPC: 747313547722
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 10.25.19
Format: CD

Moyzes / Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra / Lenard - Dances from Slovakia (CD)