Pavel Černoch

Poulenc's Gloria is a joyful and energetic work for chorus, orchestra and soprano, which impresses with its varied palette of emotions and characteristic melodic lines. Jan Ryant Dřízal's Christmas cantata, which the composer composed last year on commission from the Prague Philharmonic Choir, combines traditional Christmas themes with diverse musical elements and world influences to create a unique Advent atmosphere.

Even world-famous conductors have dreams. Sir Simon Rattle for example has dreamt of conducting the Czech Philharmonic in Janáček’s Glagolitic Mass since it first bewitched him as a young man when he heard the Orchestra’s Supraphon recording with Karel Ančerl. This sacred work will be preceded by the second set of Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances. These, together with the first set, will be recorded for future release on PENTATONE.