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Antonín Dvořák (1841 - 1904)
Donald Macleod begins a week of programmes, part of Radio 3's focus on opera, exploring Dvořák's long and frustrating career as a theatre composer, and discovers a wealth of great music rarely heard outside the composer's Bohemian homeland. (1/5).

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Mon 24 May 201022:00
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Music Played

  • Antonín Dvořák

    Rusalka: Song to the Moon

    Performer: Renée Fleming (Rusalka), Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras (conductor)

    • Decca 460568-2.
    • 6.

  • Antonín Dvořák

    The Stubborn Lovers: Scenes 5 & 6.

    Performer: Zdena Kloubová (Lenka), Gustáv Beláček (Řeřicha), Prague Philharmonia, Jiří Bělohlávek (conductor)

    • Supraphon, SU37652.
    • 6 to 7.

  • Antonín Dvořák

    Vanda (Overture)

    Performer: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Stephen Gunzenhauser (conductor)

    • Naxos 8550600.
    • 1.

  • Antonín Dvořák

    Jacobín, Act 2 Scenes 1 -3

    Performer: Beno Blachut (Benda), Vilém Přibyl (Jiří), Daniela Sounová (Terinka), Kűhnův Smísenŷ Choir, Kantiléna Children's Choir, Brno State Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Jiří Pinkas

    • Supraphon 1121902.
    • 13 to 18.

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    BBC Radio 3
  • Mon 24 May 201022:00
    BBC Radio 3

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