The November issue of the prestigious Diapason Magazine has selected the recording of the complete orchestral works by the Czech composer Vítězslava Kaprálová, performed by the Janáček Philharmonic under the direction of Alena Hron and released on the German label cpo., as one of the outstanding new releases. It praises the new album in an extensive review: “Alena Hron’s light touch manages to highlight sharp harmonies and sudden rhythmic shifts. Throughout the pieces, the musicians from Ostrava move from melancholy to enthusiasm and from darkness to light with extraordinary ease. They surpass by far the few rival recordings (Supraphon, Naxos, etc.).” – Anne Ibos-Augé, Diapason No. 738, s. 68
Alena Hron recently made history becoming the first woman to hold the position of a Chief Conductor in the Czech Republic. She leads the South Czech Philharmonic starting this season. Earlier this year, Alena was announced as the winner of the 2024-26 Taki Alsop Fellowship, receiving intensive mentorship and coaching from Marin Alsop. Next week, she returns to the Prague Symphony Orchestra in her subscription debut.
Photo: Michal Bares
