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| Composer | Janáček, Leoš (1854-1928) |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Year | 1918 |
| Work type | Orchestral |
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LondonBohemian Rhapsodies
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Bacewicz, Martinů, Lutosławski, Janáček
London Philharmonic Orchestra; Edward Gardner; Josef Špaček Jr
ManchesterRush Hour: Shostakovich’s Symphony No.1
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Janáček, Shostakovich
The Hallé; Euan Shields
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Vivid Janáček and flowing Bruckner from Rattle and the BRSO
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The Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra conclude the UK leg of their European tour at the Barbican, pairing Janáček’s Taras Bulba with Bruckner's Seventh Symphony.
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.
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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HelsinkiIlan Volkov & Joonas Ahonen
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.