Folk Songs – Magdalena Kozena, Czech Philharmonic with Sir Simon Rattle
The concept behind this album is straightforward. Create a programme of 20th century works inspired by folk music. It opens with Bartok’s brilliantly orchestrated Hungarian Folk Songs, which date from 1933. Where, as throughout the album, Rattle and the Czech Philharmonic create beautifully balanced, transparent textures, with superb woodwind playing, which perfectly supports Kožená’s characterful singing. Berio’s …
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