Libor Pešek

Werther

Jules Massanet's lyrical opera is transformed into a superb film production by Petr Weigl, shot on location in Prague, with music conducted by Libor Pesek. First produced by the Vienna Opera in February 1892, "Werther" rapidly confirmed Massanet's position on the French opera scene and achieved enormous popularity outside France, notably in Italy, America and England. The tragic story tells of Werther's intense passion for Charlotte, who has married his best friend, Albert, fulfilling a pledge to her now deceased mother. But Werther's letters of love bring Charlotte to his side when he promises to take his own life.

Bedrich Smetana: The Moldau / Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite

Bedrich Smetana Edvard Grieg The Moldau • Peer Gynt Suite Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Libor Pesek Bedrich Smetana The Moldau Source of the Moldau Forest Hunt Peasant Wedding Nymph's Dance St. John's Rapids The Moldau flows broadly to Prague Bedrich Smetana The Bartered Bride Overture Why shouldn't we be happy Furiant Dance of the Comedians Edvard Grieg Peer Gynt Suite Solveig's Song "The Abduction" and "Ingrid's Complaint" Morning In the Hall of the Mountain King Aase's Death Arabian Dance Anitra's Dance Peer Gynt's Homecoming