DVOŘÁK Symphony No 7. Othello Overture. The Wild Dove
Half a century separates British and Malaysian Dvořák Seventh Symphonies
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Composer or Director: Antonín Dvořák
Label: BIS
Magazine Review Date: 08/2012
Media Format: Super Audio CD
Media Runtime: 72
Mastering:
Stereo
DDD
Catalogue Number: BISSACD1896
Tracks:
Composition | Artist Credit |
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Symphony No. 7 |
Antonín Dvořák, Composer
Antonín Dvořák, Composer Claus Peter Flor, Conductor Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra |
Othello |
Antonín Dvořák, Composer
Antonín Dvořák, Composer Claus Peter Flor, Conductor Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra |
(The) Wild Dove |
Antonín Dvořák, Composer
Antonín Dvořák, Composer Claus Peter Flor, Conductor Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra |
Composer or Director: Edward Elgar, Antonín Dvořák
Genre:
Orchestral
Label: Eloquence
Magazine Review Date: 08/2012
Media Format: CD or Download
Media Runtime: 66
Mastering:
Stereo
DDD
Catalogue Number: 4805019
Tracks:
Composition | Artist Credit |
---|---|
Symphony No. 7 |
Antonín Dvořák, Composer
Antonín Dvořák, Composer London Symphony Orchestra Pierre Monteux, Conductor |
Variations on an Original Theme, 'Enigma' |
Edward Elgar, Composer
Edward Elgar, Composer London Symphony Orchestra Pierre Monteux, Conductor |
Author: Rob Cowan
Decca’s well-transferred Pierre Monteux reissue is typical in its musical intelligence and attention to inner detail, though I was surprised that in Monteux’s hands the last moments of the Scherzo’s Trio sounds just a little stiff and awkward, the last thing you expect from him. The Poco adagio has rarely sounded more Brahmsian and although having divided violin desks is as ever a boon, their antiphonal effect is less vivid than on the BIS recording. Harnoncourt also favours separated violins.
Monteux’s fill-up is a vivid performance of Elgar’s Enigma Variations that many consider to be the best ever recorded, and with good reason: just try either the hushed start of ‘Nimrod’ or the thrilling last variation. Both are truly exceptional. As to the Dvořák Symphony, I still enjoy Serebrier’s earthy account for Warner, though Flor’s fill-ups are better; Harnoncourt is typically imaginative, Kubelík passionate in a way that was unique to him and Flor, a strong presence, well worth considering for both technical and musical reasons. As I say, Othello in particular is superb and the Malaysian Philharmonic play brilliantly throughout.
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