Antonin Dvorak: Rusalka - Opera In 3 Acts [CD]

Newly remastered: the legendary first complete recording of Dvorak's Rusalka / The first complete Czech studio recording of Rusalka (1952), presented herein it's original remastered mono version, returns with a sensitive revival of it'sauthentic sound, reaffirming it's special place in the history of Czech operaticdiscography. Soprano Ludmila Cervinkova shines in the title role inan interpretation combining lyrical tenderness with dramatic urgency,an achievement that remains to this day among the pinnacles of Czechoperatic artistry. Alongside her are legends of the golden generation ofthe Opera of the Prague National Theatre - Beno Blachut bringing ardentpassion to the part of the Prince, Eduard Haken in a deeply moving portrayalof the Water Goblin, Marie Podvalova as the majestic Foreign Princess, andMarta Krasova evocatively portraying the Witch. Jaroslav Krombholc leadsthe Prague National Theatre Orchestra with exceptional sensitivity to AntoninDvorak's melodicism, colour, and the dramatic sweep of the work, creatingan interpretation that unites fairytale poetry with powerful dramatic intensity.With it's famous aria 'Song to the Moon', Rusalka is today one of the mostfrequently performed Czech operas around the world, and this historicalrecording remains a treasure, documenting Czech operatic artistryof the 20th century.