Various Composers - Bohême (Mathieu Herzog)

Information

• Oskar Nedbal - Valse triste
• Vítězslava Kaprálová - Suite en miniature, Op. 1
• Antonín Dvořák - Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95 "From the New World"
• Zdeněk Fibich - Poem from "At Twilight", Op. 39

Orchestre Appassionato

Mathieu Herzog, conductor

Date: 2025

Label: Appassionato, le label

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The new recording by Orchestre Appassionato offers a musical journey through the rich traditions of Czechoslovakia and Bohemia, blending folk influences with classical sophistication. Centered around Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”, the album reflects the composer’s homesickness and his ability to unite Bohemian roots with Western symphonic forms. Complementing this are works by Vítězslava Kaprálová, Oskar Nedbal, and Zdeněk Fibich, highlighting the region’s lyrical and romantic character. This vibrant collection captures the emotional depth and cultural heritage of Bohemian music, celebrating its timeless beauty and expressive power through refined orchestral interpretation.

Mathieu Herzog (b. 1977) is a multifaceted French musician—conductor, violist, composer, and orchestrator—known for his deep musical insight and collaborative spirit. Trained by masters like Semyon Bychkov and Alfred Brendel, he founded the Orchestre Appassionato in 2015, where he explores innovative concert formats and expressive depth. Herzog emphasizes human connection and shared artistry, both on stage and as a conductor. He teaches at the Rachmaninoff Conservatory in Paris and directs the Festival de Glanum. His projects, including the acclaimed Métamorphoses nocturnes, reflect his inclusive vision. As a guest conductor and arranger, he works across genres with leading classical, jazz, and world artists.

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