Symphonies Nos. 5 and 6 were both written during a happy and carefree period of Alexander Moyzes' life, reflecting a simple and optimistic musical style.
Composer Biography
Alexander Moyzes, one of the most significant figures in modern Slovak music, was born in 1906 and studied at the Prague Conservatory, graduating in 1929.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Alexander Moyzes, along with Eugen Suchoň and Ján Cikker, created a compositional style that was deeply Slovak in inspiration while incorporating contemporary European musical trends.
Recording & Production
The Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, established in 1929, is the first professional symphony orchestra in Slovakia and has made numerous recordings for labels including Naxos and Marco Polo.
Performer Biography
Ladislav Slovák, the conductor, was influenced by two great conductors: Václav Talich, who discovered his talent, and Evgeny Mravinsky, whose assistant he became with the Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra.
Composer Biography
Alexander Moyzes taught composition at the Bratislava Music Academy, where he mentored three generations of Slovak composers, and served as Rector from 1965 to 1971.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Alexander Moyzes' teacher, Vítězslav Novák, directed his attention to Slovak music, which became the source of Moyzes' inspiration.
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