Antonín Rejcha: Te Deum - Soloists: Kühn Mixed Chorus, Prague Symphony Orchestra, Václav Smetáček / Panton Audio CD 1993 / 80 0242-2 211

UPC 8596980024225

Product Details:

• Label: Panton – 80 0242-2 211
• Format: CD, Repress
• Country: Czech Republic
• Released: 1993
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Religious

Overview

Antonín Rejcha's Te Deum is a monumental work celebrating divine praise, performed by the Prague Symphony Orchestra under the masterful baton of Václav Smetáček. This recording, featuring the renowned Kühn Mixed Chorus and distinguished soloists, captures the grandeur and spiritual depth of Rejcha’s composition. The combination of orchestra, choir, and organ creates an awe-inspiring sonic landscape that is both majestic and contemplative. With vibrant movements and reflective passages, the piece is a cornerstone of religious classical repertoire.

Track Listing

Te Deum (For Soloists, Mixed Chorus, and Orchestra with Organ):

1. Te Deum Laudamus (Allegro) – 5:11
2. Te Gloriosus Apostolorum Chorus (Andante) – 3:39
3. Te Per Orbem Terrarum (Allegro Moderato E Maestoso) – 3:12
4. Tu Rex Gloriae, Christe (Allegro Assai) – 3:02
5. Tu Ad Liberandum Suscepturus Hominem (Andante) – 1:51
6. Tu Ad Dexteram Dei Patris (Allegro Assai) – 4:00
7. Te Ergo Quaesumus (Andante) – 3:12
8. Salvum Fac Populum Tuum (Lento) – 2:41
9. Per Singulos Dies (Maestoso - Allegro) – 3:14
10. Dignare, Domine (Lento) – 2:37
11. In Te, Domine, Speravi (Allegro Poco Assai) – 6:15

Key Credits

• Composer: Antonín Rejcha
• Conductor: Václav Smetáček
• Orchestra: Prague Symphony Orchestra (Symfonický Orchestr Hl. M. Prahy FOK)
• Chorus: Kühn Mixed Chorus (Kühnův Smíšený Sbor)
  • Chorus Master: Pavel Kühn
• Soloists:
  • Soprano: Marta Boháčová
  • Tenor: Oldřich Lindauer
  • Bass: Karel Průša
• Organ: Ladislav Vachulka
• Recording Supervisor: Jiří Jaroch
• Engineer: Jiří Zobač