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Dvorak: The Slavonic Soul

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Cat No: 9029677189

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 27

Release Date: 11th June 2021

Contents

Works

Dvorak, Antonin

Armida
» Za stihlou gazelou
Bagatelles (5), op.47 B79
Carnival Overture, op.92 B169
Cello Concerto in B minor, op.104
Cypresses for String Quartet, B152 'Echo of Songs'
Czech Suite, op.39 B93
From the Bohemian Forest, op.68 B133
» no.5 Silent Woods (Waldesruhe), B182
» no.5 Silent Woods (Waldesruhe), B182 (version for cello and piano)
Humoresques (8), op.101 B187
» no.7 in G flat major
Hussite Overture, op.67 B132
In Nature's Realm, op.91 B168
Legends (10), op.59
Little Pearls (2), B156
Miniatures, op.75a
Moravian Duets (4), op.38
» no.1 Possibility
» no.2 The Apple
Moravian Duets (15), op.32
My Home, op.62 B125a
Nocturne in B major, op.40 B47
Othello Overture, op.93 B174
Piano Concerto in G minor, op.33
Piano Quartet no.2 in E flat major, op.87
Piano Quintet in A major, op.81
Piano Trios nos.1-4 (complete)
Requiem, op.89
Romance in F minor, op.11
Romantic Pieces (4), op.75
Rondo in G minor, op.94 B171
Rusalka, op.114
» Mesicku na nebi hlubokem (Song to the Moon) (Act 1)
» Mladosti sve pozbavena (Uprooted and banished) (Act 3)
Scherzo capriccioso in D flat major, op.66
Serenade for Strings in E major, op.22
Serenade for Winds in D minor, op.44
Slavonic Dances: Series I, op.46 B78 (piano duet)
Slavonic Dances: Series I, op.46 B83
Slavonic Dances: Series II, op.72 B145 (piano duet)
Slavonic Dances: Series II, op.72 B147
Slavonic Rhapsodies (3), op.45 B86
Sonatina in G major for violin and piano, op.100
String Quartet no.9 in D minor, op.34 B75
String Quartet no.10 in E flat major, op.51 B92
String Quartet no.12 in F major, op.96 B179 'American'
String Quartet no.13 in G major, op.106 B192
String Quartet no.14 in A flat major, op.105 B193
String Quintet in E flat major, op.97 B180 'American'
String Sextet in A major, op.48 B80
Suite in A major, op.98b B190 'American'
Suite in A major, op.98
Symphonic Variations, op.78
Symphonies 1-9 (complete)
The Golden Spinning Wheel, op.109
The Noon Witch, op.108
The Water Goblin, op.107
The Wild Dove, op.110
Violin Concerto in A minor, op.53
Zigeunerlieder (Gypsy Songs) (7), op.55 B104

Artists

Victoria de los Angeles (soprano)
Peter Dvorsky (tenor)
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (baritone)
Barbara Hendricks (soprano)
Leonard Mroz (bass)
Lucia Popp (soprano)
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (soprano)
Irmgard Seefried (soprano)
Stefania Toczyska (mezzo-soprano)
Teresa Zylis-Gara (soprano)
Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano)
Michel Beroff (piano)
Nathan Braude (viola)
Kyung-Wha Chung (violin)
Jean-Philippe Collard (piano)
Itamar Golan (piano)
Ilya Gringolts (violin)
Polina Leschenko (piano)
Moura Lympany (piano)
Gerald Moore (piano)
Itzhak Perlman (violin)
Georges Pludermacher (piano)
Jacqueline du Pre (cello)
Mstislav Rostropovich (cello)
Staffan Scheja (piano)
Torleif Thedeen (cello)
Paul Tortelier (cello)
Lars Vogt (piano)
Alisa Weilerstein (cello)
Vivian Hornik Weilerstein (piano)
Antje Weithaas (violin)
Alban Berg Quartett
Artemis Quartet
Britten Quartet
Domus
New Helsinki Quartet
Trio Fontenay
Wiener Streichsextett
Choeurs de Radio France
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
English Chamber Orchestra
London Chamber Orchestra
London Philharmonic Orchestra
London Symphony Orchestra
Munchner Rundfunkorchester
Nouvel Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
Philharmonia Orchestra
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductors

Daniel Barenboim
Carlo Maria Giulini
Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Armin Jordan
Charles Mackerras
Neville Marriner
Vaclav Neumann
Libor Pesek
Andre Previn
Jose Serebrier
Stefan Soltesz
Christopher Warren-Green

Works

Dvorak, Antonin

Armida
» Za stihlou gazelou
Bagatelles (5), op.47 B79
Carnival Overture, op.92 B169
Cello Concerto in B minor, op.104
Cypresses for String Quartet, B152 'Echo of Songs'
Czech Suite, op.39 B93
From the Bohemian Forest, op.68 B133
» no.5 Silent Woods (Waldesruhe), B182
» no.5 Silent Woods (Waldesruhe), B182 (version for cello and piano)
Humoresques (8), op.101 B187
» no.7 in G flat major
Hussite Overture, op.67 B132
In Nature's Realm, op.91 B168
Legends (10), op.59
Little Pearls (2), B156
Miniatures, op.75a
Moravian Duets (4), op.38
» no.1 Possibility
» no.2 The Apple
Moravian Duets (15), op.32
My Home, op.62 B125a
Nocturne in B major, op.40 B47
Othello Overture, op.93 B174
Piano Concerto in G minor, op.33
Piano Quartet no.2 in E flat major, op.87
Piano Quintet in A major, op.81
Piano Trios nos.1-4 (complete)
Requiem, op.89
Romance in F minor, op.11
Romantic Pieces (4), op.75
Rondo in G minor, op.94 B171
Rusalka, op.114
» Mesicku na nebi hlubokem (Song to the Moon) (Act 1)
» Mladosti sve pozbavena (Uprooted and banished) (Act 3)
Scherzo capriccioso in D flat major, op.66
Serenade for Strings in E major, op.22
Serenade for Winds in D minor, op.44
Slavonic Dances: Series I, op.46 B78 (piano duet)
Slavonic Dances: Series I, op.46 B83
Slavonic Dances: Series II, op.72 B145 (piano duet)
Slavonic Dances: Series II, op.72 B147
Slavonic Rhapsodies (3), op.45 B86
Sonatina in G major for violin and piano, op.100
String Quartet no.9 in D minor, op.34 B75
String Quartet no.10 in E flat major, op.51 B92
String Quartet no.12 in F major, op.96 B179 'American'
String Quartet no.13 in G major, op.106 B192
String Quartet no.14 in A flat major, op.105 B193
String Quintet in E flat major, op.97 B180 'American'
String Sextet in A major, op.48 B80
Suite in A major, op.98b B190 'American'
Suite in A major, op.98
Symphonic Variations, op.78
Symphonies 1-9 (complete)
The Golden Spinning Wheel, op.109
The Noon Witch, op.108
The Water Goblin, op.107
The Wild Dove, op.110
Violin Concerto in A minor, op.53
Zigeunerlieder (Gypsy Songs) (7), op.55 B104

Artists

Victoria de los Angeles (soprano)
Peter Dvorsky (tenor)
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (baritone)
Barbara Hendricks (soprano)
Leonard Mroz (bass)
Lucia Popp (soprano)
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (soprano)
Irmgard Seefried (soprano)
Stefania Toczyska (mezzo-soprano)
Teresa Zylis-Gara (soprano)
Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano)
Michel Beroff (piano)
Nathan Braude (viola)
Kyung-Wha Chung (violin)
Jean-Philippe Collard (piano)
Itamar Golan (piano)
Ilya Gringolts (violin)
Polina Leschenko (piano)
Moura Lympany (piano)
Gerald Moore (piano)
Itzhak Perlman (violin)
Georges Pludermacher (piano)
Jacqueline du Pre (cello)
Mstislav Rostropovich (cello)
Staffan Scheja (piano)
Torleif Thedeen (cello)
Paul Tortelier (cello)
Lars Vogt (piano)
Alisa Weilerstein (cello)
Vivian Hornik Weilerstein (piano)
Antje Weithaas (violin)
Alban Berg Quartett
Artemis Quartet
Britten Quartet
Domus
New Helsinki Quartet
Trio Fontenay
Wiener Streichsextett
Choeurs de Radio France
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
English Chamber Orchestra
London Chamber Orchestra
London Philharmonic Orchestra
London Symphony Orchestra
Munchner Rundfunkorchester
Nouvel Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
Philharmonia Orchestra
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductors

Daniel Barenboim
Carlo Maria Giulini
Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Armin Jordan
Charles Mackerras
Neville Marriner
Vaclav Neumann
Libor Pesek
Andre Previn
Jose Serebrier
Stefan Soltesz
Christopher Warren-Green

About

Lilting melodies and exhilarating dance rhythms; gentle pathos, brooding drama and robust high spirits; the spirit of rural Bohemia and the sophistication of Prague, Vienna, New York and London in the late 19th century: Antonin Dvořák’s music is unfailingly distinctive and captivating. In all his works – from the epic ‘New World’ Symphony and Cello Concerto to the irresistible Slavonic Dances, haunting ‘American’ String Quartet, quirky violin Humoresque and yearning Song to the Moon – he is a composer whose heart is open and generous, and whose love for his homeland always shines through. This box provides an illuminating and enriching survey of his works, including his complete symphonies. A number of the celebrated performers have Slavonic roots themselves; all their interpretations draw on a deep affinity with Dvořák’s inspiration and humanity.

Contents:

Orchestral Music

CD 1
Symphony no.1 in C minor, op.3, B9 (“The Bells of Zlonice”)
Hussite Overture (Husitska), op.67, B132   
- Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra · Libor Pešek

CD 2
Symphony no. 2 in B flat major, op.4, B12
My Home, op.62, B125a    
- Czech Philharmonic Orchestra · Libor Pešek

CD 3
Symphony no.3 in E flat major, op.10, B34
- Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra · Libor Pešek
Symphony no.4 in D minor, op.13, B41
- Czech Philharmonic Orchestra · Libor Pešek

CD 4
Czech Suite, op.39, B93
Symphony no.5 in F major, op.76, B54
- Czech Philharmonic Orchestra · Libor Pešek

CD 5
Symphony no.6 in D major, op.60, B112
- Czech Philharmonic Orchestra · Libor Pešek
Scherzo capriccioso, op.66, B131   
- Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra · Libor Pešek

CD 6
Symphony no.7 in D minor, op.70, B141
- London Philharmonic Orchestra · Carlo Maria Giulini
Symphony no.8 in G major, op.88, B163
- Philharmonia Orchestra · Carlo Maria Giulini

CD 7
Symphony no.9 in E minor, op.95, B178 “From the New World”
- Philharmonia Orchestra · Carlo Maria Giulini
Suite in A major, op.98b, B190 “American”
- Czech Philharmonic Orchestra · Libor Pešek

CD 8
Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in B minor, op.104, B191
- Mstislav Rostropovich (cello) · London Philharmonic Orchestra · Carlo Maria Giulini
Rondo for Cello and Orchestra in G minor, op.94, B181
- Paul Tortelier (cello) · London Symphony Orchestra · André Previn
Silent Woods (Klid or Klid lesa) for Cello and Orchestra, op.68/5, B182
- Jacqueline du Pré (cello) · Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Daniel Barenboim

CD 9
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in A minor, op.53, B108
Romance for Violin and Orchestra in F minor, op.11, B39   
- Itzhak Perlman violin · London Philharmonic Orchestra · Daniel Barenboim

CD 10
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in G minor, op.33, B63
- Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano) · Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra · Nikolaus Harnoncourt
The Golden Spinning Wheel (Zlaty kolovrat), op.109, B197   
- Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra · Nikolaus Harnoncourt

CD 11
Symphonic Poems:
The Water Goblin (Vodnik), op.107, B195   
The Noon Witch (Polednice), op.108, B196
The Wild Dove (Holoubek), op.110, B198
- Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra · Nikolaus Harnoncourt

CD 12
Nature, Life and Love (In Nature's Realm, Carnival & Othello)
- Czech Philharmonic Orchestra · Libor Pešek
Slavonic Rhapsodies, op. 45, B86
- Czech Philharmonic Orchestra · Václav Neumann

CD 13
Serenade for Strings in E major, op.22, B52
- London Chamber Orchestra · Christopher Warren-Green
Serenade for Wind Instruments, Cello and Double Bass in D minor, op.44, B77
- English Chamber Orchestra · Sir Charles Mackerras
Nocturne in B major, op.40, B47   
- Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields · Sir Neville Marriner

CD 14
Slavonic Dances, op.46, B83
Slavonic Dances, op.72, B147
- Czech Philharmonic Orchestra · Václav Neumann

CD 15
Symphonic Variations, op.78, B70
- London Philharmonic Orchestra · Sir Charles Mackerras
Legends, op.59, B122
- Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra · José Serebrier

Chamber & Instrumental Music

CD 16
String Quartet no.9 in D minor, op.34, B75
String Quartet no.12 in F major, Op. 96, B179 “American”
- Britten Quartet

CD 17
String Quartet no.10 in E flat major, op.51, B92 “Slavonic”
String Quartet no.14 in A flat major, op.105, B193
- Alban Berg Quartett

CD 18
String Quartet no.13 in G major, op.106, B192
- Artemis Quartet
Cypresses (for string quartet), B152
- New Helsinki Quartet

CD 19
Piano Quartet no.2 in E flat major, op.87, B162
- Polina Leschenko (piano) · Ilya Gringolts (violin) · Nathan Braude (viola) · Torleif Thedéen (cello)
Piano Quintet no.2 in A major, op.81, B155
- Nash Ensemble

CD 20
String Sextet in A major, op.48, B80
String Quintet no.3 in E flat major, op.97, B180
- Wiener Streichsextett

CD 21
Piano Trio no.1 in B flat major, op.21, B51
Piano Trio No. 3 in F minor, op.65, B130
- Trio Fontenay

CD 22
Piano Trio no.4 “Dumky”, op.90, B166
Piano Trio no.2 in G minor, op.26, B56
- Trio Fontenay

CD 23
Bagatelles for Two Violins, Cello and Harmonium, op.47, B79
- Domus
Miniatures for Two Violins and Viola, op.75a, B149
- Wiener Streichsextett
Silent Woods (Klid or Klid lesa) for Cello and Piano, op.68/5, B173   
- Alisa Weilerstein (cello) · Vivian Hornik Weilerstein (piano)
Romantic Pieces for Violin and Piano, op.75, B150
- Kyung-Wha Chung (violin) · Itamar Golan (piano)
Sonatina for Violin and Piano in G major, op.100, B183 “Indian Lament”
- Antje Weithaas (violin) · Lars Vogt (piano)
Suite in A major, op.98, B184   
Two Little Pearls, B156   
- Georges Pludermacher (piano)
Humoresque no.7 in G flat major, op.101, B187   
- Dame Moura Lympany piano

CD 24
Slavonic Dances, op.46, B78 (for piano four hands)
Slavonic Dances, op.72, B145 (for piano four hands)
- Michel Béroff, Jean-Philippe Collard (piano)

Vocal & Choral

CD 25
Zigeunermelodien (Gypsy Songs), op.55, B104
- Barbara Hendricks (soprano) · Staffan Scheja (piano)
Moravian Duets, op.32 (op.29), Part 1, B60
Moravian Duets, op.32, Part 2, B62
- Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (soprano) · Irmgard Seefried (soprano) · Gerald Moore piano
2 Moravian Duets, op.38, B69
- Victoria de los Angeles (soprano) · Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (baritone) · Gerald Moore (piano)

CD 26
Requiem (Missa Pro Defunctis), op.89, B165 (beginning)

CD 27
Requiem (Missa Pro Defunctis), op.89, B165 (conclusion)
- Teresa Żylis-Gara (soprano) · Stefania Toczyska (mezzo-soprano) · Peter Dvorský (tenor) · Leonard Mróz (bass)
- Chśurs et Nouvel Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France · Armin Jordan

Rusalka, op.114, B203: Song to the moon · Uprooted and banished
Armida, op.115, B206: At dawn, as I merrily pursued a slender gazelle
- Lucia Popp (soprano) · Münchner Rundfunkorchester · Stefan Soltesz

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