Czechoslovakian Folk Ballet

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.

Track Listing

101	The Musical Signature of the "Lucnica" Ensemble Lučnica	00:34
102	The Sharish Polka Lučnica	04:08
103	The Tossing Dance Lučnica	03:47
104	Spring Arrives Lučnica	06:07
105	Gypsy Czardas Lučnica	03:01
106	Embroidery Songs Lučnica	03:13
107	Detva Festival Lučnica	01:26
201	Gypsy Czardas (Part II: "Romanes") Lučnica	04:02
202	Valashka Lučnica	05:31
203	Gifts for the Honeymoon Lučnica	06:24
204	Funny Hat Dance Lučnica	01:44
205	Seven Kinds of Krucena Lučnica	02:58
206	Festival in Zemplin Lučnica	00:51