This 1996 Supraphon release showcases Leoš Janáček's remarkable output of choral and folk-inspired works, capturing music rooted in Moravian tradition yet expressed through his distinctive modernist voice. Rákos Rákoczy opens with orchestral color while the collection emphasizes folk songs and dances arranged for chorus, preserving material connecting Janáček to his homeland. He possessed an almost anthropological fascination with folk music, but rather than merely documenting it, transformed it through his harmonic language and formal innovations. These aren't quaint period pieces but living engagement with cultural identity. The chorus brings clarity and commitment to often complex polyphonic writing. This recording reveals an aspect of Janáček less familiar to listeners primarily acquainted with his operas and orchestral works. A fascinating exploration of a great composer's deeper interests.