Kovarovic : At the old bleacherie.

[mikehopf]

'Na Starém bělidle' is a 1901 Czech-language opera in 4 scenes by Karel Kovařovic to a libretto by Karel Šípek after Božena Němcová. The opera was premiered 22 November 1901 at Prague National Theatre.

This is a 1948 recording of the composer's second best opera.

To be broadcast on Czech Radio V. 3 on Saturday night

[eschiss1]

Thanks!
Have there been any recordings of Cesta oknem Op.4 (1885, vocal score @ IMSLP)?

[mikehopf]

No recordings that I know of, Eric.

I do have a Supraphon disc of Czech melodramas ( possibly the least interesting of all musical forms!) which includes 3 by Kovarovic. By coincidence, on the same disc there is  a Romance from Cesta oknem by Zich.

BTW, the opera broadcast tonight is to celebrate the centenary of Kovarovic's death on 6th December, 1920