Czech National So:Stilec - Fibich: Orch Works Vol. 4

This fourth volume in the first complete recording of the orchestral works of Zden?k Fibich features shorter orchestral works and occasional pieces for theatre projects. They include the evocative overture A Night at Karl�tejn Castle, the Mendelssohnian overture to the incidental music for The Jew of Prague, as well as the witty and elegant ballet music from the opera Hedy. Specially prepared from original sources for this recording by Marek �tilec, the four Tableaux vivants reflect a 19th-century Central European fashion for staged pieces, including fanfares, majestic ceremony and regal splendour, not intended to outlive their immediate purpose.This fourth volume in our premi�re edition of the complete orchestral works of Zden?k Fibich has rich pickings in terms of rarely heard works and first recordings of pieces in special new editions prepared by conductor Marek �tilec. Acclaim for previous releases in this collection saw volume 1 (8.572985) made a MusicWeb International 'Recording of the Year', the same source considering volume 2 (8.573157) excellent enough to withstand the most exalted competition. The recording is rich and full, giving full justice to the luscious scoring. The use of scholarly versions of the music... gives this new CD a real edge over its rivals. Volume 3 is available on 8.573197.