Sinfonietta

Leoš Janáček

Recordings

Top Choice

Raphael Kubelik / Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra

1971 Fairly good sound quality, great stereo.

Top choice from a fellow Czech conductor. The playing is fantastic, with great dramatic pacing. Can't go wrong.

Also Worth Hearing

Břetislav Bakala / Czech Philharmonic

Sound is a little dim, but has Czech Philharmonic vibrancy.

From the horse's mouth; Janáček was Bakala's mentor. Passionate, soulful version. Indispensable for how it 'sells' the piece, even with imperfect sound.