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Composer | Kaprálová, Vítězslava (1915-1940) |
Period | Early 20th century |
Year | 1937 |
Work type | Orchestral |
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Czech Philharmonic's resounding Glagolitic Mass at the BBC Proms
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Jakub Hrůša and his Czech forces give an impressive account of a mass which with its ecclesiastical elements, yet pantheistic spirit and visceral energy points towards a more secular age.
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Maliciously witty: the music of Vítězslava Kaprálová
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The remarkable Czech composer and conductor Vítězslava Kaprálová demonstrated astonishing musical gifts, creating stylish and surprising music in almost every genre, before a tragic early death at the age of 25.