Vitezslav Novak, In The Tatras (Opus 26, 1902)

Tone poem for large orchestra. Czech Philharmonic, conducted by Karel Sejna, recorded 1966. The subject is a climb into the magnificent Tatra mountains - like a miniature Alpine symphony. First the climb, with spectacular views. Then the clouds build up until a furious storm rages with flashes of lightning. Then peace descends when the setting sun gilds the mountain summits, and the evening village bells sound a clear night sky. (the bumpy record surface is only for the first 20 seconds). Novak’s style is