Two life-affirming works from Leos JanÃ¡cek's prodigious final years are performed by the Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg under Marko Letonja, it's Music Director from 2012 to 2021: the Glagolitic Mass, both monumental and exuberant, and the colourful, multi-faceted Sinfonietta. The vocal soloists are Malin BystrÃ¶m, Jennifer Johnston, Ladislav Elgr, and Adam Plachetka, who are joined by organist Johann Vexo and the Czech Philharmonic Choir of Brno - the city where JanÃ¡cek made his home and which he evokes in the Sinfonietta. This recording uses a 2011 critical edition of the Glagolitic Mass which captures the true adventure and passion of JanÃ¡cek's score.

Tracklist:

Glagolitic Mass: I. Intrada 1
Glagolitic Mass: II. Introduction (Uvod)
Glagolitic Mass: III. Kyrie (Gospodi Pomiluy)
Glagolitic Mass: IV. Gloria (Slava)
Glagolitic Mass: V. Credo (Veruju)
Glagolitic Mass: VI. Sanctus (Svet)
Glagolitic Mass: VII. Agnus Dei (Agnece Bozij)
Glagolitic Mass: VIII. Organ Solo
Glagolitic Mass: IX. Intrada 2
Sinfonietta: I. Allegretto - Allegro Maestoso. Fanfare
Sinfonietta: II. Andante. the Castle, Brno
Sinfonietta: III. Moderato. the Queen's Monastery, Brno
Sinfonietta: IV. Allegretto. the Street Leading to the Castle
Sinfonietta: V. Allegro. the Town Hall, Brno

UPC: 190296280634
Label: Warner Classics
Release Date: 5.13.22
Format: CD

Orchestre Philharmonique De Strasbourg - Janacek: Glagolitic Mass, Sinfonietta (CD)