Credits:

Vaclav Talich

Description:

Tarih Edition, Vol. 14Tarih: The Evangelist of Bach in the Czech RepublicConcerto with the giant Richter and the Orchestral Suite No. 3, featuring a profound, sweeping ariaThis album features Tarichs interpretations of Bach, which he worked to popularize in Czechoslovakia in the late 1940s. The one-time concerto performance with the giant Richter was recorded on the eve of a concert at the Prague Spring Music Festival. Incidentally, since 1954 marked the 130th anniversary of Smetanas birth and the 70th anniversary of his death, the 50th anniversary of Dvoks death, and the 100th anniversary of Janeks birth, the theme was Year of Czech Music. The event kicked off under Talichs baton and was a resounding success, becoming the stuff of legend.It also features a massive orchestral suite performed by a full orchestraa recording that is now almost impossible to find. The aria in particular is exquisi