by Julian Reynolds, J. Weinberger · Naxos Opera · CD · EAN 0730099614627
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«Švanda dudák» (Švanda the Bagpiper) is the opera by Jaromír Weinberger, released in 2004 by Naxos, on CD.
Popular opera about the bagpiper Švanda, whose instrument has magical powers. Between a thief, an unhappy queen and the devil himself, Švanda tries to reunite with his wife Dorota. Includes the famous Polka and melodies evoking Smetana, with the Wexford Festival Opera Chorus and the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Belarus.
Recorded at the Theatre Royal in Wexford (Ireland) in October 2003; 2-CD edition sung in Czech, with catalogue number 8.660146-47 and a total duration of 134:07.
For opera lovers and those interested in uncommon Czech repertoire, keen on the work that made Weinberger famous and on festival recordings.
