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Roman Janal, Antonin Dvorak, Jiri Belohlavek
Dvorak: Tvrdé palice (The Stubborn Lovers)
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (16) - Disc #1
1. The Stubborn Lovers (Tvrdé palice), opera, B. 46 (Op. 17): Predehra
2. The Stubborn Lovers (Tvrdé palice), opera, B. 46 (Op. 17): Scene 1. Nuze, jest to ujednáno!
3. The Stubborn Lovers (Tvrdé palice), opera, B. 46 (Op. 17): Scene 2. Nutit Tondu, he, he, he!
4. The Stubborn Lovers (Tvrdé palice), opera, B. 46 (Op. 17): Scene 3. Aj hle, na mou veru!
5. The Stubborn Lovers (Tvrdé palice), opera, B. 46 (Op. 17): Scene 4. Ha ha! Ted' to kmotrívrk uz bí!
6. The Stubborn Lovers (Tvrdé palice), opera, B. 46 (Op. 17): Scene 5. Na to bych se podívala
7. The Stubborn Lovers (Tvrdé palice), opera, B. 46 (Op. 17): Scene 6. Proc tak Lenka zarmoucena
8. The Stubborn Lovers (Tvrdé palice), opera, B. 46 (Op. 17): Scene 7. Jak jest mi jen
9. The Stubborn Lovers (Tvrdé palice), opera, B. 46 (Op. 17): Scene 8. Ale to prec mozné není!
10. The Stubborn Lovers (Tvrdé palice), opera, B. 46 (Op. 17): Scene 9. Pantáta Lenku tak aby si vzal
11. The Stubborn Lovers (Tvrdé palice), opera, B. 46 (Op. 17): Scene 10. Panímámo, Buh vás pozdrav!
12. The Stubborn Lovers (Tvrdé palice), opera, B. 46 (Op. 17): Scene 11. Aj, hle, Lenka!
13. The Stubborn Lovers (Tvrdé palice), opera, B. 46 (Op. 17): Scene 12. Ha ha! Panna Lenicka
14. The Stubborn Lovers (Tvrdé palice), opera, B. 46 (Op. 17): Scene 13 & 14. Ha ha! Aj, sousede
15. The Stubborn Lovers (Tvrdé palice), opera, B. 46 (Op. 17): Scene 15. Ó, já hlupák
16. The Stubborn Lovers (Tvrdé palice), opera, B. 46 (Op. 17): Scene 16. Aj, aj, aj! Tote podívání

CD Details

All Artists: Roman Janal, Antonin Dvorak, Jiri Belohlavek, Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Zdena Kloubova, Jaroslav Brezina
Title: Dvorak: Tvrdé palice (The Stubborn Lovers)
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Supraphon
Release Date: 3/30/2004
Album Type: Import
Genre: Classical
Style: Opera & Classical Vocal
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 675754707422, 099925376529

CD Reviews

A Necessity for Collectors

mijcar | 04/11/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Dvorak's operas are an acquired taste. His operas are not big in a Wagnerian sense, nor as intensely personal as Tchaikowsky's. But they have a flavor and passion all of their own. His best -- Russalka, Kate and the Devils, Dmitrij, Jacobin -- are unmatched for lyricism and clarity; but even his least have things to offer.This opera, Tvrde Palice (The Stubborn Lovers) has long been neglected in recordings and probably performances. It is not a great opera; but the present production certainly provides reason to listen. The recording is clear and professional, the best of Supraphon, often -- as now -- an equal to western producers. The singing is right on, although there are no great pyrotechnical demands (to my ears). Choral work is equal to the rest of the company.I've only listened three times to date. Based on that, I would say that the opera does not have an overarching appeal, but reaches the listener through many captivating moments. Perhaps on further listenings, I will catch the overall thread.For me, the many moments of loveliness are sufficient. Add to that the fact that this is the only available performance of this opera -- and such an excellent one at that -- and any collector and/or lover of Dvorak's music will want to have this CD."