Janaček: Glagolitic Mass
Marko Letonja & Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg- Glagolitic Mass: I. Intrada 1
- Glagolitic Mass: II. Introduction (Uvod)
- Glagolitic Mass: III. Kyrie (Gospodi Pomiluy)
- Glagolitic Mass: IV. Gloria (Slava)
- Glagolitic Mass: V. Credo (Veruju)
- Glagolitic Mass: VI. Sanctus (Svet)
- Glagolitic Mass: VII. Agnus Dei (Agnece Bozij)
- Glagolitic Mass: VIII. Organ Solo
- Glagolitic Mass: IX. Intrada 2
- Sinfonietta: I. Allegretto - Allegro Maestoso. Fanfare
- Sinfonietta: II. Andante. the Castle, Brno
- Sinfonietta: III. Moderato. the Queen's Monastery, Brno
- Sinfonietta: IV. Allegretto. the Street Leading to the Castle
- Sinfonietta: V. Allegro. the Town Hall, Brno
Two life-affirming works from Leoš Janáček’s prodigious final years are performed by the Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg under Marko Letonja, its Music Director from 2012 to 2021: the Glagolitic Mass, both monumental and exuberant, and the colourful, multi-faceted Sinfonietta. The vocal soloists are Malin Byström, Jennifer Johnston, Ladislav Elgr, and Adam Plachetka, who are joined by organist Johann Vexo and the Czech Philharmonic Choir of Brno – the city where Janáček made his home and which he evokes in the Sinfonietta. This recording uses a 2011 critical edition of the Glagolitic Mass which captures the true adventure and passion of Janáček’s score.