Janáček vs. Shostakovich

ABOUT

At the beginning of the musical career of Leoš Janáček (1854-1928) was, among other things, the dream of becoming a piano virtuoso. Brno stages witnessed his interpretations of demanding works by world composers. He practised diligently and also composed small pieces for the piano. During his studies in Leipzig, however, he realised that a career as a concert pianist would not be right for him and the piano remained his helper in composing orchestral scores and also a means of expressing his most intimate feelings.

Programme and performers

Dmitri Shostakovich
Three Fantastic Dances for Piano, Op.5

Leoš Janáček
Sonata for Piano 1.X.1905
I. Předtucha
II. Smrt

Leoš Janáček
On an Overgrown Path, Book 1
1. řada / Book 1
1. Naše večery
2. Lístek odvanutý
3. Pojďte s námi!
4. Frýdecká Panna Maria
5. Štěbetaly jak laštovičky
6. Nelze domluvit!
7. Dobrou noc!
8. Tak neskonale úzko
9. V pláči
10. Sýček neodletěl!

Interval

Leoš Janáček
On an Overgrown Path, Book 2
Book 2
1. Andante
2. Allegretto – Presto
3. Più mosso
4. Vivo
5. Allegro – Adagio

Dmitri Shostakovich
Aphorisms, Op. 13

Leoš Janáček
In the Mists
1. Andante
2. Molto adagio
3. Andantino
4. Presto

Konstantin Lifschitz – piano