Jan Kalivoda (1801-1866) Nocturne for Viola and Piano Op 186 no 1 Larghetto

Nocturne for Viola and Piano, Op. 186 - No. 1 Larghetto · Jan Václav Kalivoda, Composer

· Jaroslav Rybenský, Viola
· Jiří Hubička, Piano

Lully, Ditters, Kalivoda: Works for Cello (or Viola) and Piano

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Released on: 2018-02-09

Jan Křtitel Václav Kalivoda (Johann Baptist Wenzel Kalliwoda in German) (February 21, 1801 – December 3, 1866) was a composer, conductor and violinist of Bohemian birth.

Kalivoda "represents a sort of symphonic 'missing link' between Beethoven and Schumann," writes the critic David Hurwitz, founder of Classics Today. "His melodic appeal and rhythmic energy undoubtedly have something to do with his Czech roots...but he also had a genuine understanding of symphonic development and real contrapuntal skill." Hurwitz observes that "as the predominance of minor keys suggests, his music has passion and an emotional depth that recalls Beethoven without ever descending into mere imitation. Part of the reason for his distinctiveness stems from his skill at orchestration."...The symphonic music of Kalliwoda is "thrilling, and it strikingly anticipates or echoes so much of 19th century music--from Berlioz to Dvorák to Wagner, and even Sibelius..." (Source: Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine)