This album has received following awards:
Diapason d´Or, Diapason Magazine (2006)
The third and most mature of Talich’s recordings of My Country
– One of the treasures of Czech music in a fascinating interpretation by the Czech Philharmonic, conducted by Václav Talich – majestic Vyšehrad, energetic Vltava, passionate Šárka, lyrical Fields and Groves, suggestive Tábor, triumphant Blaník.
– My Country – a lifelong artistic challenge for Václav Talich.
– “It is a most clear and dear expression which you convey to us with such love, which strengthens our hope and faith.” wrote Talich’s listeners of My Country during WWII.
– The third and most mature of Talich’s recordings of My Country, following his versions of 1929 and 1940.
Bedřich Smetana
My Country. A Cycle of Symphonic Poems
1. Vyšehrad (Lento – Largo maestoso – Grandioso – Allegro vivo ma non agitato – Lento ma non troppo – Largamente) 14:08
2. Vltava (Allegro comodo, non agitato) 11:52
3. Šárka (Allegro con fuoco, ma non agitato – Piu moderato assai – Moderato ma con calore – Adagio. Moderato – Molto vivo) 09:44
4. Z českých luhů a hájů (Molto moderato – Allegro poco vivo, ma non troppo – Presto) 12:29
5. Tábor (Lento – Molto vivace – Lento maestoso) 12:37
6. Blaník (Allegro moderato – Andante non troppo – Piu allegro, ma non molto – Tempo di marcia – Largamente maestoso – Piu vivo) 14:13