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| Composer | Janáček, Leoš (1854-1928) |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Work type | Chamber |
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OxfordChamber Music at Merton
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Dvořák, Suk, Janáček, Fauré
Soloists of the Oxford Philharmonic; Kausikan Rajeshkumar
LondonJerusalem Quartet
Haydn, Janáček, Beethoven
Jerusalem Quartet; Alexander Pavlovsky; Sergei Bresler; Ori Kam
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Quatuor Ébène sends its audience home on a round of good cheer
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The leading French quartet Quatuor Ébène makes a mighty leap from a pre-revolutionary world in 1772 to the turbulence of 1923, only to return to sheltered calm in 1842: works by Haydn, Janáček and Schumann.
Compelling Smetana and Janáček from the Pavel Haas Quartet
The Pavel Haas musicians teased out the fast-shifting colours with aching beauty.
Takács Quartet at Edinburgh Festival
The Takács Quartet in an engaging programme of works referencing murderous marital strife, life-threatening illness and recovery – and less harrowing inspirations.
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Bachtrack top ten: Leoš Janáček
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Janáček was heavily influenced by folk music and speech inflections of his native Moravia. The vast majority of his greatest works come from his final decade, inspired by his infatuation with Kamila Stösslová.