Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by James Judd
Statue in Tábor Photo: free image ex pxfuel
Má Vlast (My Fatherland) by Bedřich Smetana is cycle of six symphonic poems that describe the sights and sounds of Smetana’s native Bohemia along with famous military victories in Czech history.
The fifth movement, 'Tábor', is named for the city of Tábor and is a character portrait of Hussite warriors - 14th century religious zealot dissidents dedicated to Bohemian independence. This music is based on a Hussite hymn associated with the city of Prague.
Other works in the cycle:
Recorded by RNZ Concert, Auckland Town Hall, 12 August 2021
Engineer: Rangi Powick; Producer: Tim Dodd
