Stivín's album Zodiac (Zvěrokruh in Czech, released 1977) was never performed live, until Spring 2007, in time for 40th anniversary of original creation. From studio version, posted here before too, Stivín retained original participants except Slovak pianist Gabriel Jonáš, who was busy at the time and was replaced by Karel Rúžička. Added were vibraphonist Radek Krampl and Stivín's occasional internatinal partners Ali Haurand and Daniel Humair. Various medieval melodies are used in choir paqrts. Result is still vital mix of classical & early music, folklore and jazz.
JiŘí STiVíN - Zodiac Live at Prague Spring 2007
01. Živly / Elements (Jiří Stivín) 28.15
02. Nálady / Moods (Jiří Stivín) 23.50
03. Zvěrokruh / Zodiac (Jiří Stivín) 14.35
04. Miserere (Stivín-Růžička-Krampl-Haurand-Humair / Anonym) 5.30 (encore)
Jiří Stivín - flutes, saxes and bass clarinet
Karel Růžička - piano
Radek Krampl - vibes, marimba and devices
Ali Haurand - double bass
Daniel Humair - drums
Talich Quartet (Jan Talich - 1st violin, Petr Maceček - 2nd violin, Vladimír Bukač - viola, Petr Prause - cello)
Kühn mixed chorus, choirmaster Marek Vorlíček.
Czech Radio broadcast. Recorded June 2, 2007 at Prague Crossroad (Saint Anna Church). Concert was part of Prague Spring festival.