Classical Music TV Channel

Duo Skarka - Pohl in the Czech Broadcast (in Czech)

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:17:02 +0000

Interview with the young duo in the Czech Broadcast about the origins of their unusual musical coupling, about their past and future projects, including their acclaimed collaboration with the Czech-mexican production (led by the well-known Mexican composer Edgar Omar Rojas Ruiz) of the 1st Janacek - Revueltas Composition Award 2008.

Duo Skarka - Pohl: The Christmas TV Special

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:40:55 +0000

Duo Skarka-Pohl (Josef Skarka and Richard Pohl) performing two songs by Janacek (Detvanske pisne) live at the Czech Television.

Alyabyev-Liszt: Le Rossignol

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:35:20 +0000

The pianist Richard Pohl performing at the final gala of the 17th International Carl von Dittersdorf Music Festival in Javornik, Czech Republic.

Mozart: Madamina, il catalogo questo (Aria of Leporello from Don Giovanni)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:35:12 +0000

Josef Skarka giving a flawless performance during the Closing Gala of the 44th International Antonin Dvorak Vocal Contest 2009 in Karlsbad, Czech Republic. Mr. Skarka was awarded as the best Czech participant with the 2nd award in the Opera Category (receving also another awards in both opera and art song categories).

Omar Rojas: Tenochtitlan

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:09:48 +0000

Performance of the symphony for an orchestra and original Indian percussion instruments Tenochtitlan by Edgar Omar Rojas Ruiz, featuring Jose Miguel Marquez Bobadilla (Indian percussion) and the Moravian Philharmony Olomouc, conducted by Gabriel Rovnak. This special concert took place on 7th May, 2009 in Brno, Municipal House. All rights reserved.

Dvorak: Scene of Rusalka and Water Goblin

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:15:55 +0000

Starring: Josef Skarka, Bass-baritone - Water Goblin Marketa Matlova, soprano - Rusalka Richard Pohl - Piano

Bellini: Vi ravviso (La somnambula)

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:24:54 +0000

Superb rendition of the aria of Rodolfo from the Bellini's masterpiece.

Starring:

Duo Skarka-Pohl

Josef Skarka - Bass-baritone

Richard Pohl - Piano

Verdi: Ella giamma m'amo (Don Carlo)

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:22:23 +0000

Starring: Duo Skarka-Pohl Josef Skarka - Bass-baritone as Filippo, The King of Spain Richard Pohl - Piano

Mozart: Se vuol ballare (Figaro)

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:15:14 +0000

Aria from the famous opera. Starring: Duo Skarka-Pohl Josef Skarka - Bass-baritone Richard Pohl - Piano

Mozart: La ci darem la mano (Duetto - Don Giovanni and Zerlina)

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:21:36 +0000

Starring: Josef Skarka - Don Giovanni Marketa Matlova - Zerlina Richard Pohl - Piano

Handel: Ombra Mai Fu

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:20:20 +0000

Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl Josef Skarka - Bass-baritone Richard Pohl - Piano

Chopin: Sonata in B Minor Op 58 - Finale. Presto non tanto

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:01:10 +0000

Live in Brno.

www.richardpohl.net

Antonin Dvorak: Biblical Song No 6 (English subtitles)

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:18:37 +0000

The fabulous song "Slys, o, Boze, volani me" in the final reading by Duo Skarka-Pohl. Biblical Songs by Dvorak has been Duo's signature tunes for years and this performance comes from the gala concert at the Archbishop Palace of the Mexico City during the "1st Janacek - Revueltas Composition Award 2008". www.skarka-pohl.com

Carlos Barraza: Dona Luz (XVIII) (English subtitles)

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:06:16 +0000

Last part of "Tres poemas", the second award winning piece of the "1st Janacek - Revueltas Composition Award 2008". Written upon the words by Jaime Sabines and performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl during the final gala concert of the even in the Archbishop Palace of the Mexico City.

Jose Miguel Delgado: El mar sigue adelante (English subtitles)

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:29:31 +0000

The definite version of the winning masterpiece of the "1st Janacek - Revueltas Composition Award 2008" written upon words of Mr. Jose Emilio Pacheco. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl in the Archbishop Palace of the Mexico City. www.skarka-pohl.com www.myspace.com/jomimusic

Bohuslav Martinu: Smutny mily (English subtitles)

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 01:04:17 +0000

Duo Skarka-Pohl interpreting sorrowful tune of "Sad Lover" from the "Novy Spalicek (New Anthology)" collection of songs based on folk lyrics by Bohuslav Martinu. This moving performance comes from the final gala concert of the "1st Janacek - Composition Award 2008" as recorded in the Archbishop Palace of the Mexico City. www.skarka-pohl.com

Edgar Merino: Mariquita Maria (English subtitles)

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:01:58 +0000

Exquisite reading of the hilarious piece by the Mexican contemporary composer Edgar Merino Sanchez. Performed at the Archbishop Palace of the Mexico City during the final gala concert of the "1st Janacek - Revueltas Composition Award 2008".

Leos Janacek: Pod javorkom (English subtitles)

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:28:05 +0000

Folk tune coming from Slovakia given as encore on the opening gala concer held at the Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana in Mexico City. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl during the "1st Janacek-Revueltas Composition Award 2008".

Antonin Dvorak: Hospodin jest muj pastyr (English subtitles)

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:02:09 +0000

Encore by Duo Skarka-Pohl while giving a festive concert at the top of the Chapultepec Castle in the heart of the Mexico City. Recorded on a performance which was part of the Mexican Tour during the "1st Janacek - Revueltas" Composition Award. The song is actually fourth part of the cycle Biblical Songs by Antonin Dvorak and it is based upon Psalm No 23 from the Bible.

Silvestre Revueltas: Caminando (English subtitles)

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:19:13 +0000

Masterpiece by the legendary Mexican composer gets its definitive reading in hands of Duo Skarka-Pohl. Recorded at the Sala Carlos Chavez in Mexico City during the "1st Janacek - Revueltas Composition Award 2008". www.skarka-pohl.com

Antonin Dvorak: Struna naladena (English subtitles)

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:30:21 +0000

Duo Skarka-Pohl runs through famous tune from the fabulous Gypsy Melodies by Antonin Dvorak. Performed during the final gala concert of the Mexican Tour, part of the "1st Janacek - Revueltas Composition Award 2008".

Omar Rojas: Dos cuerpos (English subtitles)

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:30:26 +0000

Duo Skarka-Pohl performing the definitive version of Rojas's masterpiece during the final concert of the Mexican tour "Janacek - Revueltas 2008".

Beethoven: Moonligh Sonata (Adagio sostenuto)

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:37:58 +0000

Performance by Richard Pohl, casted at the Ostrava-Nova Bela Open Air.

Kalman: Csardas of Sylvia

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:41:54 +0000

Jana Dolezilkova (soprano), Marie Korpasova (violin) and Richard Pohl (piano).

Verdi: Brindisi (Libiamo)

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:45:48 +0000

Mario Zhang, Jana Dolezilkova, Richard Pohl and favourite opera encore from La Traviata.

Massenet: Meditation (Thais)

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:41:52 +0000

Wonderful melody from the Massenet?s opera performed as an encore by Marie Korpasova (violin), along with Richard Pohl (piano)

Puccini: Nessun dorma

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:22:40 +0000

The greatest tenor aria gets incredibly haunting performance by Maestro Mario Zhang.

Puccini: Finale of Turandot (Principessa di morte)

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:18:45 +0000

Exhilarating finale of the magical opera, perhaps the greatest in the history of the genre. Maestro Mario Zhang (tenor) and Jana Dolezilkova (soprano), accompanied by Marie Korpasova (violin) and Richard Pohl (piano).

Puccini: O mio babbino caro

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:53:23 +0000

Moving performance of the exquisite aria by Puccini by Jana Dolezilkova. Piano: Richard Pohl

Dvorak: Rusalka (Song to the Moon)

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:48:33 +0000

One of the most enchanting arias ever, in definitive performance by Jana Dolezilkova. Piano: Richard Pohl

Verdi: O terra addio (Finale of the Aida)

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:36:01 +0000

Moving finale of the magnificient opera captured by stunnig opera couple Mario Zhang and Jana Dolezilkova. Piano: Richard Pohl

Leoncavallo: Mattinata

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:15:43 +0000

Jana Dolezilkova performing Caruso's favourite song (dedicated to him as well). Piano: Richard Pohl

Curtis: Torna a Surriento

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:12:16 +0000

One of the most beautiful Napolitan melodies splendidly rendered by Maestro Mario Zhang. Piano: Richard Pohl

Leos Janacek: Aria of Forester (Slideshow Janacek - Revueltas 2008)

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:10:02 +0000

Great aria from the wonderful opera The Cunning Little Vixen. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl. Slideshow made of images from the tour along with the "1st Janacek - Revueltas Composition Award 2008".

Antonin Dvorak: Biblical Song No 3

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:04:09 +0000

Great song from the legendary cycle. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl during the "1st Janacek - Revueltas Composition Award 2008".

Leos Janacek: Lover's Horses

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:25:20 +0000

Sparkling catchy folk tune performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl during the "1st Janacek - Revueltas Composition Award 2008".

Leos Janacek: Lonely

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:07:04 +0000

Sad tune from the Moravian Folk Poetry by Leos Janacek. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl during the "1st Janacek - Revueltas Composition Award 2008".

Leos Janacek: Light Feather

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:49:52 +0000

Duo Skarka-Pohl performing during the "1st Janacek - Revueltas Composition Award 2008".

Carlos Barraza: El dia (Tres poemas) (Remixed version)

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:07:11 +0000

The 1st part of the 3rd award winning piece of the "1st Janacek - Revueltas Composition Award 2008". Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl. Remix by Ronald.

Antonin Dvorak: Biblical Song No 5

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:46:30 +0000

Joyful song from the legendary cycle. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl during the "1st Janacek - Revueltas Composition Award 2008".

Antonin Dvorak: Biblical Song No 4

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:38:55 +0000

One of the most famous songs in the history. Performed by the Duo Skarka-Pohl during the "1st Janacek-Revueltas Composition Award 2008."

Leos Janacek: Parting

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:08:46 +0000

Sorrowful and meditative song about a break-up of two young lovers. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl during the "1st Janacek - Revueltas Composition Award 2008".

Leos Janacek: Calumny

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:59:03 +0000

Moving song by the great Czech master. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl during the "1st Janacek - Revueltas Composition Award 2008".

Silvestre Revueltas: Las cinco horas

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:59:45 +0000

Catchy little song based on a nursery rhyming poem by Federico Garcia Lorca. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl during the festival "1st Composition Award Janacek-Revueltas 2008".

Petr Eben: Ballade des dames du temps jadis (CZ Remix)

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:09:11 +0000

Great song by the great composer based on a well-known ballade by Francois Villon. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl. Remix by Ronald

Petr Eben: Ballade des dames du temps jadis (Remixed version)

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:36:59 +0000

Great song by the great Czech composer based on the well-known ballade by Francois Villon. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl. Remix by Ronald.

Petr Eben: Ballade des dames du temps jadis

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:46:11 +0000

The wonderful song by one the greatest Czech composers of all time. Performed by the Duo Skarka-Pohl and based on a well-known ballade by Francois Villon.

Omar Rojas: Dos Cuerpos (Second Remix)

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:16:48 +0000

Wonderful song by the contemporary Mexican composer. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl. Remix by Ronald.

Pavel Kopecky: Sen (The Dream) (Remixed Version)

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:17:11 +0000

Haunting song by the famous Czech composer Pavel Kopecky. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl during the tour along with the "1st Composition Award Janacek - Revueltas 2008". Remix by Ronald.

Pavel Kopecky: Sen (The Dream)

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:51:29 +0000

Haunting piece by the famous Czech composer Pavel Kopecky. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl during the tour along with the "1st Janacek - Revueltas Composition Award 2008".

Alexander Daniels - Un dia

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:43:04 +0000

The 3rd award winnning piece of the 1st Janacek-Revueltas Composition Award 2008. The cycle of miniatures is based on a collection of haiku poems by Jose Juan Tablada. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl.

Omar Rojas: Dos Cuerpos (Remixed version)

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:15:07 +0000

Wonderful song by contemporary Mexican composer Edgar Omar Rojas Ruiz "1st Janacek-Revueltas Composition Award" based on the well-known poem by Octavio Paz, the Nobel prize winner. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl. Remix by Ronald.

Omar Rojas: Dos cuerpos

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:36:55 +0000

Wonderful song by the contemporary Mexican composer Edgar Omar Rojas Ruiz written upon a well-known poem by the genious writer and Noble-prize winner, Mr. Octavio Paz. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl. Recorded during the Czech part of the tour of the "1st Janacek-Revueltas Composition Award 2008."

Edgar Merino: Mariquita Maria

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:38:16 +0000

Song by a contemporary Mexican composer, based on a Mexican folksong. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl on a Czech part of the tour during the "1st Janacek-Revueltas Composition Award 2008".

Edgar Merino: Mariquita Maria (remixed version)

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:18:30 +0000

Song by contemporary Mexican composer, clip taken on the tour during "1st Janacek-Revueltas Composition Award 2008". Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl. Remix by Ronald.

Mario Duarte: Inventar la verdad

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:52:24 +0000

The 4th award winning piece from the 1st Janacek-Revueltas Composition Award 2008. Based on a poem by Xavier Villauruttia. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl.

Mario Duarte: Inventar la verdad (Remixed version)

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:25:45 +0000

The 4th award winning piece of the 1st Janacek-Revueltas Composition Award 2008. Based on a poem by Xavier Villauruttia. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl. Remix by Ronald.

Carlos Barraza: Dona Luz (XVIII) (Tres poemas)

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:03:33 +0000

Final part of the 2nd award winning piece of the 1st Janacek-Revueltas Composition Award 2008. Written upon words by Jaime Sabines. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl.

Carlos Barraza - Dona Luz (XVIII) (Tres poemas) - Remixed version

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:49:28 +0000

Final part of the 2nd award winning piece of the 1st Janacek-Revueltas Composition Award 2008. Written upon words by Jaime Sabines. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl. Remix by Ronald

Carlos Barraza: Horal (Tres poemas) Remixed version

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:06:30 +0000

2nd part of the 2nd award winning piece of the 1st Janacek-Revueltas Composition Award 2008. Written upon words by Jaime Sabines. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl. Remix by Ronald.

Carlos Barraza: Horal (Tres poemas)

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:30:04 +0000

2nd part of the 2nd award winning piece of the 1st Janacek-Revueltas Composition Award 2008. Written upon words by Jaime Sabines. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl.

Carlos Barraza: El dia (Tres poemas)

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:01:05 +0000

First part of the 2nd award winning piece of the 1st Janacek-Revueltas Composition Award 2008.Written upon words by Jaime Sabines. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl.

Jose Miguel Delgado: El mar sigue adelante

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:01:10 +0000

1st award winning piece of Jose Miguel Delgado on words by Jose Emilio Pacheco. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl.

Marco Cecchetti: Li-Po

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:24:49 +0000

5th award winning piece of the 1st Janacek-Revueltas Composition Award 2008. Based on words by Jose Juan Tablada . Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl. Remixed by Ronald.

Jose Miguel Delgado: El mar sigue adelante (Remixed version)

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:40:27 +0000

1st award winning piece of the 1st Janacek-Revueltas Composition Award 2008. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl. Remix by Ronald.

Alexander Daniels: Un dia - Prologo

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:17:47 +0000

Opening part of the 3rd award winning piece of the 1st Janacek-Revueltas Composition Award. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl.

Mahler: Urlicht

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:13:09 +0000

Duo Skarka-Pohl live in concert presenting one of the most moving pieces of the famous master.

Mahler: Wo die schonen Trompeten blasen

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:01:10 +0000

Duo Skarka-Pohl performing Mahler's beautiful song from Des Knabes Wunderhorn.

Janacek: Folk Ballades

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:52:39 +0000

Duo Skarka-Pohl live in concert with selection of Janacek's Detva songs.

Chopin - Fantaisie in F Minor

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:21:09 +0000

One of the most ambitious and impressive compositions of the poet of the piano. Performed by Richard Pohl

Brahms: Lullaby (Guten Abend, Gut' Nacht]

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:18:47 +0000

The most lovely melody and lullaby for children all around the world. This time sung in Czech. Starring: Lucie Slepankova Piano: Richard Pohl

Puccini: Vissi d'arte

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:51:32 +0000

The most moving aria of the soprano repertoire. Sung by Jana Dolezilkova. Piano: Richard Pohl

Rossini: La danza (Tarantella Napolitana)

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:20:37 +0000

Demanding song by the great opera composer. Performed by Jakub Pustina (baritone) and Richard Pohl (piano).

Mozart: Concerto in E Flat Major KV 449 - Allegro non troppo

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:39:12 +0000

Richard Pohl performing one of the funniest finale from Mozart's Piano Concerti. Featuring the Magic Quartet.

Dvorak: Biblical Song No. 6 "Hear my prayers!"

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:23:40 +0000

One of the most solemn melodies by the renowned Czech master. Performed by Duo Skarka-Pohl (Josef Skarka - baritone and Richard Pohl - piano).

Bach: Bereite dich, Zion

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:56:20 +0000

Great aria from the famous Christmas Oratorio by Bach. Starring: Lucie Slepankova (mezzo-soprano) Piano: Richard Pohl

Janacek: Sonata for Violin and Piano - Ballada

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:07:14 +0000

Performed by Jolana Dvorakova and Richard Pohl.

Donizetti: Una furtiva lagrima

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:42:26 +0000

One of the most beautiful tenor arias. Perfomed by Mario Zhang. Piano: Richard Pohl

Puccini: O soave fanciulla - La Boheme

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:54:43 +0000

Perhaps the most beautiful duet in the opera history. Starring: Mario Zhang (Rodolfo) Jana Dolezilkova (Mimi) Piano: Richard Pohl

Tchaikovsky: O! kak mnye tyazhelo - Eugen Onegin finale

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:03:49 +0000

Final duet from the wonderful opera by Tchaikovsky. Starring: Katarzyna Mackiewicz (Tatyana) Jakub Pustina (Onegin) Piano: Richard Pohl