Jan Kučera Symphony No. 1, Violin concerto, Piano concerto - CD

The author’s CD portrays Jan Kučera as a multifaceted artist – conductor, pianist, and composer. He recorded his compositions together with the Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra in 2022 and 2023. He invited conductor Tomáš Braun and violinist David Pokorný to collaborate, who premiered Kučera's Violin Concerto, which is also dedicated to him. Symphony No. 1, subtitled "Šumavská," is a tribute to the region where Jan Kučera lived until he was twelve. It is also a personal statement and reaction to events, people, and works associated with Šumava. Additionally, in the booklet, Jan Kučera presents himself as a painter, featuring a painting inspired by his native Šumava. ***** CD content: Symphony No. 1 "Šumavská" 1. I. Adagio | Šumava dying and romantic (freely based on Josef Váchal) 2. II. Vivace | Occupation, Expulsion, Iron Curtain 3. III. Grave | The vanished Šumava (freely based on Karel Klostermann) 4. IV. Allegretto. Tempo di valse | Šumava embracing (freely based on Karel Polata) ***** Jan Kučera | conductor Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra ***** Violin Concerto 5. I. Larghetto, Vivace 6. II. Largo | The song of wandering violins 7. III. Rondo ***** David Pokorný | violin Jan Kučera | …