Symphony No. 2 / Salt above Gold, ballet suite

Album by Jan Hanuš & Karel Ančerl & Česká filharmonie

Symphony No. 2 and the ballet suite 'Salt above Gold' are orchestral works composed by Czech composer Jan Hanuš in the early 1950s. These pieces showcase Hanuš's lyrical style and rich orchestration, reflecting the influence of his predecessors like Dvořák and Smetana.
First released: 7th February 2005

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Salt is better than gold, Suite from the ballet, op. 28 a: I. Introduction
    5:37
  2. 2.
    Salt is better than gold, Suite from the ballet, op. 28 a: II. The royal celebration
    5:11
  3. 3.
    Salt is better than gold, Suite from the ballet, op. 28 a: III. Maruska’s wandering
    5:26
  4. 4.
    Salt is better than gold, Suite from the ballet, op. 28 a: IV. The dance of Cerny and his hunters
    4:53
  5. 5.
    Salt is better than gold, Suite from the ballet, op. 28 a: V. Honza and Maruska’s dance
    6:46
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 2 in G Major, op. 26: I. Allegro moderato
    10:17
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 2 in G Major, op. 26: II. Andante
    10:58
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 2 in G Major, op. 26: III. Molto vivace
    6:01
  9. 9.
    Symphony no. 2 in G Major, op. 26: IV. Allegro moderato e calmo - Tema con variazioni
    10:06