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574144 rr Kaprálová EU.

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Despite her tragically early death at the age of 25, Vítězslava Kaprálová left a portfolio of more
than 50 works of the highest craftsmanship and inspiration. this selection of her orchestral
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music, recorded at the Kaprálová Festival in Michigan, includes the work that won her
international esteem in 1938, the Military Sinfonietta. abounding in youthful energy and
brilliant colours, the Piano Concerto marries virtuosity with lyricism, while the orchestral songs DDD
are both atmospheric and striking.

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Vítězslava
VítězSlaVa KaPRÁlOVÁ: Waving Farewell

VítězSlaVa KaPRÁlOVÁ: Waving Farewell


Playing time
58:57
(1915–1940)
Prélude de Noël (1939) 2:03
Vojenská symfonieta, Op. 11 (‘Military Sinfonietta’) (1936–37) 14:41

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Smutný večer (‘Sad Evening’) (c. 1936)* 3:29

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Sbohem a šáteček, Op. 14 (‘Waving Farewell’) (1938)


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(version for voice and orchestra) 5:24


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5–8 Suite en miniature, Op. 1 (1935) (version for orchestra) 9:51


9–! Piano Concerto in D minor, Op. 7 (1935) 23:11
*WORlD PREMiERE RECORDiNg

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Nicholas Phan, tenor 3 4 • amy i-lin Cheng, Piano 9–!

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Booklet notes in English

 & 훿 2021 Naxos Rights (Europe) Ltd


University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
Kenneth Kiesler

Czech Radio, publisher of Vítězslava Kaprálová’s Works


www.rozhlas.cz/publishing/portal • [email protected]
A detailed track list and full recording and publishing details can be found inside the booklet.
The sung texts and translations are included in the booklet, and may also be accessed at
www.naxos.com/libretti/574144.htm
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Executive producer: Kenneth Kiesler • Booklet notes, consultant, diction coach: Timothy Cheek
Cover photograph: V. Klaška. Printed courtesy of The Kapralova Society

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