Dvorák Orchestral Works
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Composer or Director: Antonín Dvořák
Label: Chandos
Magazine Review Date: 5/1987
Media Format: CD or Download
Media Runtime: 0
Mastering:
DDD
Catalogue Number: CHAN8510
Tracks:
Composition | Artist Credit |
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Symphony No. 9, 'From the New World' |
Antonín Dvořák, Composer
Antonín Dvořák, Composer Neeme Järvi, Conductor Royal Scottish National Orchestra |
My Home |
Antonín Dvořák, Composer
Antonín Dvořák, Composer Neeme Järvi, Conductor Royal Scottish National Orchestra |
Composer or Director: Antonín Dvořák
Label: Chandos
Magazine Review Date: 5/1987
Media Format: Cassette
Media Runtime: 0
Mastering:
DDD
Catalogue Number: ABTD1220
Tracks:
Composition | Artist Credit |
---|---|
Symphony No. 9, 'From the New World' |
Antonín Dvořák, Composer
Antonín Dvořák, Composer Neeme Järvi, Conductor Royal Scottish National Orchestra |
My Home |
Antonín Dvořák, Composer
Antonín Dvořák, Composer Neeme Järvi, Conductor Royal Scottish National Orchestra |
Composer or Director: Antonín Dvořák
Label: Chandos
Magazine Review Date: 5/1987
Media Format: Vinyl
Media Runtime: 0
Mastering:
DDD
Catalogue Number: ABRD1220
Tracks:
Composition | Artist Credit |
---|---|
Symphony No. 9, 'From the New World' |
Antonín Dvořák, Composer
Antonín Dvořák, Composer Neeme Järvi, Conductor Royal Scottish National Orchestra |
My Home |
Antonín Dvořák, Composer
Antonín Dvořák, Composer Neeme Järvi, Conductor Royal Scottish National Orchestra |
Author: Edward Greenfield
In the Largo Jarvi adopts an exceptionally slow tempo, and though that adds to the cor anglais soloist's problems over phrasing, the string playing is ravishingly beautiful, with the solo string passages towards the end naturally balanced, not spotlit. Jarvi sustains his slow tempo superbly, making the Largo the weightiest movement of the symphony, set against readings of the other movements, which regularly reflect Dvorakian joyfulness. The Scherzo is much less fierce than with Dohnanyi—rhythms are more lilting, not just in the episodes but in the main theme too. The finale starts with a moment of less-than-crisp ensemble, but the bold swagger of the music, its underlying warmth, are what matter, and the tension of the performance is unflagging. On LP the Kondrashin issue (also on Decca) recently issued at mid-price has four Slavonic Dances conducted by Dorati as a coupling, the Dohnanyi has none and does not even observe the exposition repeat which Jarvi does. The Overture, My home, may be on the short side, but in Jarvi's exuberant performance its dance-rhythms are captivating.'
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