The composers on this album, Dvořák, Janáček, Suk, and Martinů, all incorporated folk elements into their music, reflecting a deep connection with their homeland.
Compositional Technique
The album showcases a range of compositional styles, from Dvořák's Romanticism to Janáček's Realism, Suk's Post-romanticism, and Martinů's Neoclassicism with jazz elements.
Performer Biography
Violinist Lenka Matějáková, who grew up in Prague, and Ukrainian pianist Dariya Hrynkiv, both residing in Dresden, are the performers on this recording.
Album & Artwork
This album, titled 'Duo animé', features works by four Czech composers: Antonín Dvořák, Leoš Janáček, Bohuslav Martinů, and Josef Suk.
Interpretation
Lenka Matějáková conceived this CD project to bring the music of her Czech homeland closer to people, having engaged with it since childhood.
Recording & Production
The recordings for this album were made in the Spiegelsaal of Barockschloss Rammenau, Germany, under challenging conditions that required turning off the heating system due to noise.
Interpretation
Pianist Dariya Hrynkiv has a special feeling for Slavic music, finding joy in performing it due to its familiar motives and intonations from her childhood.
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