Jan Dismas Zelenka

Missa Paschalis ZWV 7 - World Premiere Recording
Litaniae Omnium Sanctorum ZWV 53

Jan Dismas Zelenka
Gaude laetare ZWV 168 - World Premiere Recording
Missa Sanctissimae Trinitatis ZWV 17

Ensemble Inégal, Prague Baroque Soloists, Gabriela Eibenová - soprano, Carlos Mena - alto, Makoto Sakurada - tenor

Adam Viktora - conductor

Benjamin Britten
Ceremony of Carols

Arvo Pärt
Two lullabies
Salve Regina

Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora – conductor, Kateřina Englichová - harp, Gabriela Eibenová, Barbora Sojková - sopranos

Jan Dismas Zelenka

Missa Omnium Sanctorum ZWV 21

Christe eleison ZWV 29 - World Premiere Recording

Barbara dira effra! ZWV 164 - World Premiere Recording

Ensemble Inégal, Prague Baroque Soloists, Adam Viktora – conductor

Jan Dismas Zelenka

Missa Sancti Josephi ZWV 14 - World Premiere Recording

Litaniae Xaverianae ZWV 155

Ensemble Inégal, Prague Baroque Soloists, Adam Viktora – conductor

Jan Dismas Zelenka

Il diamante, serenata ZWV 177 - World Premiere Recording

Ensemble Inégal, Prague Baroque Soloists, Adam Viktora – conductor

„The period-instrument Ensemble Inégal under its director Adam Viktora is superb.“ Christopher Price, International Record Review

„Ensemble Inégal plays with spirit and commitment, vitality and elegance ... It is a spectacular recording of music that no doubt touched the souls of those who heard it in Zelenka’s time, as it did mine.“ Michael Carter, Fanfare

Vivaldi in Bohemia

Antonio Vivaldi: Magnificat RV 610b - World Premiere Recording

Laudate pueri RV 600

Salve Regina RV 617

Ensemble Inégal, Prague Baroque Soloists, Adam Viktora – conductor

„This is a wonderful recording of some of the Red Priest’s most popular early church pieces. Adam Viktora and his fine ensembles impressed recently in their recording of Zelenka’s Missa Purificationis Beatae Virginis Mariae, and this recording will surely enhance the reputation of all concerned.“ Brian Clarke, Early Music review

Jan Josef Ignác Brentner

Vesperae cum ordinariis psalmis - World Premiere Recording

Hymnodia divina

Ensemble Inégal, Prague Baroque Soloists, Adam Viktora – conductor

Jan Dismas Zelenka

Missa Purificationis Beatae Virginis Mariae - World Premiere Recording

Litaniae lauretanae „Consolatrix afflictorum“

Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora – conductor

„Ensemble Inégal is a very fine group indeed. The soloists, especially sopranos Gabriela Eibenová and Hana Blažíková, sing beautifully and the choral forces bring power and clarity to every passage. The instrumentalists are also very good and conductor Adam Viktora leads a stylish and compelling performance.“ Craig Zeichner, Goldberg

Jan Dismas Zelenka

Il serpente di bronzo - World Premiere Recording

Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora – conductor

„Adam Viktora inspires singing and playing of such breathtaking fervor that the very lives of the singers and players seem to depend on it.“ Brian Robins, Fanfare

„Il est rare qu’une partition suscite à la fois le pur plaisir et l’admiration…” Olivier Rouviere, Diapason

Music of Baroque Bohemia

Jan Josef Ignác Brentner: Sacred works - World Premiere Recording

Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora – conductor

„They are a dedicated and conscientious ensemble whose significant talents have been brought to bear on rare repertoire, increasing their stock and the weight of Brentner’s reputation as well.“ Michael Carter, Fanfare

„The performances are simply stunningly good, with many very fine young Czech instrumentalists and singers. Ms Eibenová is wonderfulwith a clear, articulate and beautiful voice. Mark the name carefully!“ Marc Todd, Dvořák Society Newsletter

Antonín Dvořák

Mass in D major, Op. 86

Three Spiritual Songs, Op. 19b

Organ compositions

Ensemble Inégal, Adam Viktora – conductor

This CD presents to the general public a new ensemble with Czech and foreign artists... “The interpretation strives after naturalness and simplicity of vocal expression”. These words give an accurate picture as to the approach of all the ensemble members to Dvořák’s music... It is a pleasant surprise to have a chance to hear the original version with its sober sound, sung with clear, straight vocals and accompanied by organ... it is a composition of deep emotions and typical of Dvořák’s fervour. Versatile professional excellence and non-pompous performance only emphasise the nature of this Mass …. on the reviewed track, recorded in Lužanská chapel, you can hear the clear pleasing soprano of Gabriela Eibenová, with no burden of operatic style... Adam Viktora plays the organ in Lužanská chapel with elaborate modesty and elegance. This all put together makes a beautiful CD, giving the listeners an opportunity to hear Dvořák’s music from quite a different angle... This recording will delight not only admirers of Dvořák’s music, but everyone who likes human voices.

HUDEBNÍ ROZHLEDY, Petr Pokorný