Newly remastered: the legendary first complete recording of Dvorak's Rusalka / The first complete Czech studio recording of Rusalka (1952), presented here

in it's original remastered mono version, returns with a sensitive revival of it's

authentic sound, reaffirming it's special place in the history of Czech operatic

discography. Soprano Ludmila Cervinkova shines in the title role in

an interpretation combining lyrical tenderness with dramatic urgency,

an achievement that remains to this day among the pinnacles of Czech

operatic artistry. Alongside her are legends of the golden generation of

the Opera of the Prague National Theatre - Beno Blachut bringing ardent

passion to the part of the Prince, Eduard Haken in a deeply moving portrayal

of the Water Goblin, Marie Podvalova as the majestic Foreign Princess, and

Marta Krasova evocatively portraying the Witch. Jaroslav Krombholc leads

the Prague National Theatre Orchestra with exceptional sensitivity to Antonin

Dvorak's melodicism, colour, and the dramatic sweep of the work, creating

an interpretation that unites fairytale poetry with powerful dramatic intensity.

With it's famous aria 'Song to the Moon', Rusalka is today one of the most

frequently performed Czech operas around the world, and this historical

recording remains a treasure, documenting Czech operatic artistry

of the 20th century.