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ComposerJanáček, Leoš (1854-1928)
PeriodEarly 20th century
Year1918
Work typeOrchestral
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LondonBavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra / Sir Simon Rattle

Barbican
Janáček, Bruckner
Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra; Sir Simon Rattle

BarcelonaOrquesta Sinfónica de la Rádio de Baviera & Simon Rattle

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Janáček, Bruckner
Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra; Sir Simon Rattle

ValenciaSymphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks & Sir Simon Rattle

Palau de la Musica (Valencia)
Janáček, Bruckner
Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra; Sir Simon Rattle
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Raising the spirits: Isabelle Faust, Duncan Ward and the LSO

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Duncan Ward leads a varied programme from Bartók and Janáček to Chausson, closing with a benchmark performance of La Mer
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A model residency for the Czech Philharmonic at the Rudolfinum

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With fresh programming and superb performances, artists-in-residence Magdalena Kožená and Sir Simon Rattle add another dimension to the Czech Philharmonic season.
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From Moravia with love: the Brno Philharmonic at Cadogan Hall

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When you tour abroad, it makes good sense to have in your travelling bag scores taken from your homeland. The Brno Philharmonic under Dennis Russell Davies with Alexander Sitkovetsky showcase Janáček, Korngold and Dvořák.

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HelsinkiIlan Volkov & Joonas Ahonen

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Dvořák, Järventausta, Hölszky, Janáček
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra; Ilan Volkov; Joonas Ahonen
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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.