Symphony No. 3 - Iša Krejčí
Krejčí's four symphonies brought a completely new and individual tone to the repertoire of the Czech post-war symphony, free of romanticising pathos and great tragic or philosophising gestures.
Symphony no. 3 "in C" from 1961/63 stands out from these four with its truly clear, problem-free ease of form, playfulness and overall freedom of musical statement. The thoroughly optimistic character of this work, in which there are in principle no slow movements (in place of the 3rd movement is more of a playful and pleasing Aria in Allegretto moderato tempo), radiates from his music from the first to the last beat. The introductory movement is constructed in a well-arranged sonata form, linking on to Krejčí's favourite sparkling Scherzino with alternative Trio in the central section of the form, then followed by the above-mentioned Aria and effective and vital finale at Allegro molto speed to close the symphony. The premiere of the work was performed in 1964 by the Czech Philharmonic under the baton of Karel Ančerl.
Other compositions by Iša Krejčí published in Czech Radio:
Christmas Day Romance, op. 155 - Josef Bohuslav Foerster
Louise's polka, From student's life, Jiřinková polka - Bedřich Smetana
Quartett in D
Symphonic Fantasy from Opera Jenůfa
Three Piano Scherzina
Trio Divertimento
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