Episode 3
As he reached his maturity, DvoÅák's determination to become a great opera composer finally began to pay off. His public, though, were clamouring for more and more concert music. Presented by Donald Macleod. 3/5.
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Antonín Dvořák
Dimitrij, Act III Scene 1
Performer: Leo Marian Vodička (Dimitrij), Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Gerd Albrecht (conductor)
- Supraphon 1112592.
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Antonín Dvořák
The Cunning Peasant, Extract from Act II, Scenes 1 & 2
Performer: Václav Zítek (Prince), Eva Děpoltová (Princess), Karel Průsa (Martin), Jitka Soběhartová (Bětuska), Marie Veselá (Veruna), Leo Marian Vodička (Václav), Josef Kundlák (Jeník), Bozena Effenberková (Berta), Prague Radio Chorus, Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Frantisek Vajnar (conductor)
- Supraphon SU 00192632.
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Antonín Dvořák
Sextet in A major Op.48 (II. Dumka)
Performer: Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Chamber Ensemble
- Chandos CHAN8771.
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Antonín Dvořák
Dimitrij (Act IV, Scenes 6 & 7)
Performer: Leo Marian Vodička (Dimitrij), Drahomíra Drobková (Marfa), Magdaléna Hajóssyová (Marina), Peter Mikulás (Basmanov), Ivan Kusnjer (Shuisky), Luděk Vele (Lov), Czech Philharmonic Chorus, Prague Radio Chorus, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Gerd Albrecht (conductor)
- Supraphon 1112592.
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