Vítězslav Novák: Saint Wenceslas Triptych (organ) / Svatováclavský triptych

Vítězslav Novák: Svatováclavský triptych / Saint Wenceslas Triptych for organ (1941)
1. Toccata 0:00
2. Chaconne 09:40
3. Fugue 18:27
This work, composed as a reaction to the Nazi occupation of the Czech lands during WWII, is completely based on the original historical version of Saint Wenceslas Chorale.
organ: Jaroslav Tůma

[@davebarclay4429]

Absolutely stunning music and fabulous performance. I have been an organ enthusiast and amateur organist for over fifty years and this work is completely new to me. Thanks you for introducing me to it.

[@bulansabriel1]

For years I was considering Novak a secondary figure, entirely eclipsed by the mighty figures of czech music. But as I listen more and more to his music, I understand more and more that this assumption was wrong - Novak is truly a master! in instrumental, choral or symphonic music and it seems that as older he became, the more original, emotional and profound his music has become

[@lyricaltones]

This is one of the most beautiful organ works I've heard...

[@garthus11]

Excellant.