Nature, Life and Love
Donald Macleod introduces works inspired by Dvorak's love for his homeland, including the evocative piano trio destined to become one of the most enduring of all his chamber works.
Dvorák regarded himself first and foremost as a Bohemian composer, though it proved to be a stumbling block when trying to conquer the international market with his operas. Thanks to the anti-Czech feeling in Vienna at the time, it was impossible for him to get a fair hearing there. In spite of his intention to find a subject with a more international flavour, Dvorák's eighth opera proved to be the most Bohemian opera he ever composed. Donald Macleod introduces an excerpt from it plus one of three concert overtures inspired by the countryside around Dvorák's summer retreat, and the evocative piano trio destined to become one of the most enduring of all his chamber works.
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Antonín Dvořák
The Jacobin (excerpt)
Singer: Lívia Ághová. Singer: Michal Lehotsky. Orchestra: WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne. Conductor: Gerd Albrecht.- Orfeo C641 043 F.
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Antonín Dvořák
I know that in your sweet glances (Cypresses B152 no.4)
Ensemble: Chilingirian Quartet.- Chandos CHAN8826.
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Antonín Dvořák
Carnival
Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Libor Pešek.- Virgin Classics VB561853-2.
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Antonín Dvořák
Piano Trio in E minor, Op.90: Dumky
Ensemble: Florestan Trio.- Hyperion CDA66895.
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- Wed 4 Sep 201312:00BBC Radio 3
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