International Recognition
Donald Macleod introduces works which launched Dvorak's international career thanks to Brahms's intervention, a publisher's leap of faith and a glowing review.
Thanks to Brahms's intervention, a publisher's leap of faith and a glowing review from an enthusiastic critic, Dvorák found himself launched from minor local celebrity to international star almost overnight. By then in his mid-30s, Dvorák already had a body of substantial works under his belt and had established his career in his Bohemian homeland. Donald Macleod introduces the works which forged Dvorák's reputation abroad, including the deeply felt choral work prompted by the death of his three children.
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Antonín Dvořák
Moravian Duet no.9 (Prsten)
Performer: Genia Kühmeier (soprano) Performer: Bernarda Fink (mezzo-soprano) Performer: Christoph Berner (piano)
- Harmonia Mundi: HMC902081.
- 16.
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Antonín Dvořák
Slavonic Dances Op.46 no 1
Performer: Piano Duo Kolacny
- Eufoda: Eufoda 1270.
- 1.
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Antonín Dvořák
Slavonic Dances Op.46 no 6
Performer: Piano Duo Kolacny
- Eufoda: Eufoda 1270.
- 6.
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Antonín Dvořák
Slavonic Dances Op.46 no 7
Performer: Piano Duo Kolacny
- Eufoda: Eufoda 1270.
- 7.
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Antonín Dvořák
Stabat Mater (1st mvt)
Performer: Ilse Eerens (soprano) Performer: Michaela Selinger (alto) Performer: Maximilian Schmitt (tenor) Performer: Florian Boesch (bass) Performer: Collegium Vocale Ghent, Performer: Royal Flemish Orchestra Conductor, Philip Herreweghe
- PHI LPH009.
- 9.
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Antonín Dvořák
Bagatelle no.5 op.47
Performer: Takács Quartet
- Decca 430077-2.
- 5.
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Antonín Dvořák
Slavonic Rhapsody no.3 op.45
Performer: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Václav Neumann
- Teldec 8.44072.
- 10.
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