{"product_id":"ma-vlast-my-country-audio-cd-polish-national-radio-symphony-orchestra-and-antoni-wit-very-good","title":"Ma Vlast (My Country) [Audio CD] Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra and Antoni Wit - Very Good","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-item-remarks\" style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVery Good - USED - Very Good: A well-maintained video game, CD, or DVD that has been played but remains in excellent condition. The disc is fully functional, plays without interruptions, and does not skip. The box or jewel case, along with the cover art, liner notes, and other inclusions, may show only minor signs of wear. Please note that any included digital codes (if applicable) are not guaranteed to work. USED BOOK: This book is in very good condition, showing only minimal signs of wear. The pages are clean with no markings, and the cover may have slight shelf wear. The spine remains uncreased, and the book appears well cared for. It is a solid copy that presents well and is enjoyable to read. Please note that any included access codes (if applicable) are not guaranteed to work.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\nAmazon.ca\n\nCompleted in 1878, Smetana's stirringly patriotic Má vlast (\"My Country\") comprises 6 tone-poems in all, including the much-loved and justly famous \"Vltava\" (which unforgettably charts the course of that eponymous Czech river). Most performances of Smetana's masterpiece (and there are plenty to choose from) last around 70 minutes, but Antoni Wit's unusually thoughtful interpretation approaches 80. Fortunately, this underrated Polish conductor directs with such likeable character and intelligence (and the orchestral playing in Katowice is so polished and responsive) that one's attention never wavers. True, Wit's imposingly broad \"Vltava\" may not be to all tastes (the peasant wedding some four-and-a-half minutes in is a rather less boisterous affair than usual), but generally speaking it's refreshing to encounter a Má vlast of such plentiful incident and engaging narrative flair. The sound is pleasingly atmospheric, if a wee bit short on sheer body and tonal lustre. So, if your budget won't extend to full price (where Rafael Kubelík's magnificent 1984 Orfeo account with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra continues to occupy a very special place of honour), Wit's notably individual version certainly offers striking value for money. --Andrew Achenbach\n\nProduct Description\n\nPolish National Radio Symphony Orchestra\u003cdiv class=\"replacement-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"replacement-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eShrink-wrapped\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"replacement-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"replacement-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Naxos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47847713243387,"sku":"X-111924-CD-VG-KarieX-3370","price":12.04,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/4670\/6171\/files\/open-uri20260112-3156974-142ooun.jpg?v=1768176177","url":"https:\/\/legendarymedias.com\/products\/ma-vlast-my-country-audio-cd-polish-national-radio-symphony-orchestra-and-antoni-wit-very-good","provider":"Legendary Medias","version":"1.0","type":"link"}