Christiane Karg (s), Elisabeth Kulman (a), Prague Philharmonic Choir, Czech Philharmonic/Semyon Bychkov
Pentatone Music PTC5186992 (CD). Holger Urbach, prod.; Stephan Reh, eng.
From the opening attack, Bychkov’s Resurrection are alertly accented. The reed entry rides clearly above the strings. Within the movement’s turbulence, the aspiring second theme provides needed repose. The development’s slow march builds with careful control; dotted rhythms can feel lazy, but the pounding dissonances are crisp.