Lucnica Czechoslovakian Folk Ballet From Bratislava CD

In Czechoslovakian Folk Ballet from Bratislava, the polkas, czardas, and "funny hat" dances from Lucnica's live performances are accompanied by playful arrangements from Slovakian conductor Miroslav Smid. Smid offers his listeners a glimpse of Czechoslovakia's musical traditions: "Lucnica's music is taken from Slovakia's rich heritage, a mirror of the country's landscapes: From the haunting improvisations of lonely shepherds to the rhapsodic, impassioned folk style of Slovakian fiddling." Liner notes include a brief introduction and track descriptions.

1. The Musical Signature of the "L?Cnica" Ensemble 2. The Sharish Polka 3. The Tossing Dance 4. Spring Arrives 5. Gypsy Czardas 6. Embroidery Songs 7. Detva Festival 8. Gypsy Czardas (Part II: "Romanes") 9. Valashka 10. Gifts for the Honeymoon 11. Funny Hat Dance 12. Seven Kinds of Krucena 13. Festival in Zemplin