Leoš Janáček (1854-1928) composed the song cycle The Diary Of One Who Disappeared at a time when many people already considered him on a par with the other two masters of Czech national music, Smetana and Dvořák. The inspiration for the autobiographical 'Diary' came from a few enigmatic lines of poetry in two editions of the "Lidove noviny" (People's Newspaper) of May 1916. This work showcases Janáček's most significant original song cycle and draws from the rich folk songs and dances of his Moravian homeland. The arrangements make this music accessible to the classical concert hall, including notable works such as the Six Folk Songs Eva Gabel Sang and the Songs from Detva. These arrangements evince the typically ethnic-sounding music Janáček refined, adding a sophisticated piano part in the tradition of the great song compositions of the 19th century.

• Genre: Classical
• Label: ORFEO