Voříšek - Symphony & works for piano and orchestra - Pařík

"(...) Voříšek principal merit is seen primordially in his lyrical piano works, and in his sole symphony. But also his virtuoso pieces built on lighter themes have proved to be of a lasting quality, demonstrating his obvious tendency towards a demanding artistic goal for whose attainment the composer unfortunately did not have sufficient time: namely, that of the piano concerto. (...)" 

[Olga Zuckerová in the booklet]

Jan Vaclav Voříšek (1791-1825):
Symphony in D major
"Variations de bravoure" for Piano and Orchestra, op.14
"Introduction et Rondeau brillant" for Piano and Orchestra, op.22

Boris Kranjný - piano
Prague Chamber Orchestra
Ivan Pařík - conductor

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