Episode 4
Donald Macleod continues his story of Dvořák's lifelong obsession with opera, as the world famous composer struggles to find international recognition for his beloved theatre music. (4/5).
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Antonín Dvořák
Symphony No.6 Op.60, Scherzo
Performer: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras (conductor) Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras (conductor)
- Supraphon SU37712.
- 3.
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Antonín Dvořák
Jakobín, Act III Scenes 3 - 5
Performer: Beno Blachut (Benda), Karel Průsa (Count), Marcela Machotková (Julie), Brno State Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Jiří Pinkas Beno Blachut (Benda), Karel Průsa (Count), Marcela Machotková (Julie), Brno State Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Jiří Pinkas
- Supraphon 1121902.
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Antonín Dvořák
Poetic Tone Pictures Op.85 No.1
Performer: Radoslav Kvapil (piano) Radoslav Kvapil (piano)
- Supraphon SU33992.
- 9.
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Antonín Dvořák
Poetic Tone Pictures Op.85 No. 3
Performer: Radoslav Kvapil (piano) Radoslav Kvapil (piano)
- Supraphon SU33992.
- 11.
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Antonín Dvořák
Poetic Tone Pictures Op.85 No. 8
Performer: Radoslav Kvapil (piano) Radoslav Kvapil (piano)
- Supraphon SU33992.
- 16.
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Antonín Dvořák
Symphony No.9 Op.95: Largo
Performer: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (conductor)
- Teldec 3984252542.
- 2.
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