Reference Recording: Ancerl’s Stravinsky Symphony of Psalms

David Hurwitz

Artistic Quality:

10

Sound Quality:

9

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Recording Details:

Reference Recording: Both Works: This One, Craft (Koch)

IGOR STRAVINSKY - Symphony of Psalms; Oedipus Rex

Soloists: Ivo Zidek (tenor)
Vera Soukupová (alto)
Karel Berman (baritone)
others

Conductor: Ancerl, Karel
Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Orchestra: Prague Philharmonic Choir

Record Label: Supraphon - SU 3674-2 211
Medium: CD

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