Arta dates from 1991. It aimed to record lesser known Czech music. Very quickly Arta built up a catalogue of Classical music from Early to Minimalist, Jazz and Rock. Since 1994, Arta has concentrated on Classical music from all periods and Jazz. Arta is the trade mark of 2HP, and the company also runs the AghaRTA Jazz Club in Prague.
Arta artists include - Jaroslav Tuma, organ, Petr Hejny, cello, Jiri Stivin, flute and saxophone, Michael Pospisil, singer, Ivan Zenaty, violin, Musica Bohemica, Dolezal Quartet and New Vlach Quartet. Jazz musicians include - Emil Viklicky, piano, Matej Benko, piano, Juraj Bartos, trumpet.
Nibiru, specialises in Early and Baroque music and is linked to a publishing house, ensuring that both CDs and books are presented to the highest quality.
Dvorak Symphonies 7 and 8 - Marek Stryncl conducting Musica Florea during performances in Prague's Rudolfinum. Arta's recording presents these works for the first time on period instruments. Photos © Petra Hajska
Listen HERE to conductor Marek Stryncl explaining his reasons for performing Dvorak Symphonies 7 and 8 on period instruments.
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