Dvorák:Piano Trio No.3 In F Minor, Op.65

On this CD:

1. Piano Trio No. 3 in F minor (once listed as Op. 64), B. 130 (Op. 65)
Composed by Antonin Dvorak
Performed by Borodin Trio with Rostislav Dubinsky, Luba Edlina, Yuli Truovsky

Tracks:

Piano Trio In B Flat, Op. 21: Allegro molto
Piano Trio In B Flat, Op. 21: Adagio molto e mesto
Piano Trio In B Flat, Op. 21: Allegretto scherzando
Piano Trio In B Flat, Op. 21: Finale (Allegro vivace)
Piano Trio In G Minor, Op. 26: Allegro moderato
Piano Trio In G Minor, Op. 26: Largo
Piano Trio In G Minor, Op. 26: Scherzo (Presto - Poco meno mosso)
Piano Trio In G Minor, Op. 26: Finale (Allegro non tanto)

Tracks:

Piano Trio In F Minor, Op. 65: Allegro ma non troppo - Poco piu mosso, quasi vivace
Piano Trio In F Minor, Op. 65: Allegro grazioso - Meno mosso
Piano Trio In F Minor, Op. 65: Poco Adagio
Piano Trio In F Minor, Op. 65: Finale (Allegro con brio - Meno mosso - Vivace)
Piano Trio In E Minor, Op. 90 (Dumky): Lento maestoso - Allegro vivace, quasi doppio movimento - Tempo I - Allegro molto
Piano Trio In E Minor, Op. 90 (Dumky): Poco adagio - Vivace non troppo
Piano Trio In E Minor, Op. 90 (Dumky): Andante - Vivace non troppo - Andante - Allegretto
Piano Trio In E Minor, Op. 90 (Dumky): Andante moderato (quasi tempo di marcia) - Allegretto scherzando - Meno mosso - Allegro - Moderato
Piano Trio In E Minor, Op. 90 (Dumky): Allegro
Piano Trio In E Minor, Op. 90 (Dumky): Lento maestoso - Vivace, quasi movimento - Lento - Vivace

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Dvorák composed four piano trios, and all of them are fine works. The very last, the so-called "Dumky" Trio, has eclipsed the others in popularity, which is a pity, particularly with respect to the Trio No. 3 in F minor. This work, composed at exactly the same time as the Seventh Symphony, is clearly the finest work of its type since Beethoven--and that includes the three trios of Brahms. Perfectly proportioned, emotionally intense, and chock full of incredible tunes, it grabs you from the first note and never lets you go. The Beaux Arts Trio performs all of this music with their customary musicality and expertise, and the "twofer" price in unbeatable. Now try that Trio No. 3--you'll be glad you did. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Emblematic and desert island choices!.......2006-11-19

Dvorak's immense talent as composer of chamber works deserve to him, even a major status that most of people tend to estimate. The spirit of eloquency, sheer lyricism and brisky musicality make of this set a true must-have.

Don't miss this set under any pretext.

fantastic Recordings!.......2005-12-16

The beaux arts' performances of these trios, like most recordings of their golden period, wih Cohen and Greenhouse, set a benchmark, for both the technical as well as the emotional depth in the interpritation of chamber music... Their tension and beauty, particularly of Isidore Cohen's distinctive tone, thrills the heart, as much as the ear.

it just can't be 5 stars.......2003-08-15

Okay, I have to be honest, I don't own these CDs, though I have listened to them a little, which is what's most important. What I simply must tell to the prospective buyer is that there is one part about 40 seconds into the scherzo of the g minor trio that is absolutely atrocious on the part of the violinist, where he (Isidore Cohen, who for the record I think has a nasty tone in general although many people would disagree) goes flatter and flatter on an upward run landing on the note of the climax of the section about halfway between two pitches! To be quite honest, it's absurd that they didn't do another take, because it's pretty painful, yet entertainingly bad, to listen to. If you can enjoy Isidore Cohen's tone, though, this should be a good buy overall.

Definitive Performances Of Dvorak's Piano Trios.......2001-12-08

This is yet another excellent compilation of the great recordings made by the Beaux Arts Trio when its lineup included Isidore Cohen as violinist and Bernard Greenhouse as cellist as well as pianist Menahem Pressler. These are lively, exciting performances replete with warmth and Slavic charm, gracefully played by these exceptional musicians. Of course, the highlight is their exquisite performance of the "Dumky" trio, but the others are equally compelling. This is one of the highlights of my CD collection of Dvorak's music; it should be yours too.

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Dvorák: The Masterworks [Box Set]

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ASIN: B00062FLJW
Release Date: 2004-11-30

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breakdown by cd........2007-01-14

CD1-7:SYMPHONIES 1-9

CD8:PIANO CONCERTO

CD9:VIOLIN CONCERTO & CELLO CONCERTO

CD10-11:REQUIEM

CD12-13:STABAT MATER

CD14:PIANO TRIOS OP.90 "DUMKY" & 21

CD15:PIANO TRIOS OP.65 & 26

CD16:PIANO QUARTETS

CD17:PIANO QUINTETS

CD18:STRING QUINTETS

CD19-20:MUSIC FOR VIOLIN AND PIANO

C21:SERENADE/HAUSMUSIK

CD22-31:THE COMPLETE STRING QUARTETS

CD32:SLAVONIC DANCES OP.46 & 72

CD33:PIANO DUET SLAVONIC DANCES

CD34:PIANO DUET LEGENDS FROM THE BOHEMIAN FOREST

CD35:PIANO WORKS

CD36-37:RUSALKA

CD38-40:SYMPHONIC POEMS

I'm not a music expert.......2005-08-25

I don't know too much about music. I own over 700 cds, but I don't play music and I don't have much experience with this music. My only point of reference was the ninth symphony, seeing as every other piece in this box set was new to me. It sounds fine, nothing wrong with it as far as I can see.

Now, here's what you'll get in this box set, seeing as Amazon does not give it a description. 40 cds! no joke, you get 40 cds in this box set. It features:
1. Complete symphonies
2. Complete symphonic poems
3. Cello concerto
4. Piano concerto
5. Violin concerto
6. Requiem
7. Stabat Mater
8. Slavonic Dances
9. Complete String quartets
10. Chamber music
11. Piano Works (solo and duet)
12. Rusalka

As far as I can tell, the only things missing are The Spectre's Bride and Jacobin. Seeing as it is 40 cds, i have not had an opportunity to listen to it, however what i have heard i have been quite satisfied with.

Most Relaxing Classical Piano Music in the Universe

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Solid collection of piano favorites

Most Relaxing Classical Piano Music in the Universe

Manufacturer: Denon Records
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Release Date: 2004-06-29

Tracks:

BACH Goldberg Variations, Aria
SCHUMANN Piano Sonata in f# minor, II. Aria
CHOPIN Ballade No. 1
MOZART Piano Concert No. 24, II. Larghetto
RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2, Adagio
BEETHOVEN Moonlight Sonata, Adagio Sostenuto
MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition: The Old Castle
TCHAIKOVSKY The Seasons, October: Song of Autumn
BRAHMS Sonata for Two Pianos, Andante
BACH Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, Prelude 22

Tracks:

SATIE Gymnopedie No. 1
CHOPIN Piano Concerto No. 1, Larghetto
DEBUSSY Claire de Lune
MOZART Sonata in a minor, Andante cantabile
BEETHOVEN Fse
MUSSORGSKY Rrie
TCHAIKOVSKY The Seasons, January: At the Fireside
BRAHMS Piano Sonata No. 3, II. Andante espressivo
DVORAK Piano Trio No. 3, III. Poco adagio
SCHUMANN Piano Concerto, II. Andante gracioso

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Solid collection of piano favorites.......2006-11-10

If you can gag your way past the album title, this is a most pleasant collection of beloved classical piano pieces that actually is relaxing, I suppose.

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The Op. 65 trio will be a great discovery for many listeners
One of the most excellent Dvorak
Bohemian Soul

Dvorak: Piano Trios

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ASIN: B0000026NS
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Trio For Piano, Violin & Cello, Op. 65, B. 130: I-Allegro ma non troppo
Trio For Piano, Violin & Cello, Op. 65, B. 130: II-Allegretto grazioso
Trio For Piano, Violin & Cello, Op. 65, B. 130: III-Poco adagio
Trio For Piano, Violin & Cello, Op. 65, B. 130: IV-Finale: Allegro con brio
Trio For Piano, Violin & Cello, Op. 90(Dumky), B. 166: I-Lento maestoso
Trio For Piano, Violin & Cello, Op. 90(Dumky), B. 166: II-Andante
Trio For Piano, Violin & Cello, Op. 90(Dumky), B. 166: III-Andante moderato (quasi tempo di marcia)
Trio For Piano, Violin & Cello, Op. 90(Dumky), B. 166: IV-Allegro
Trio For Piano, Violin & Cello, Op. 90(Dumky), B. 166: V-Lento maestoso

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Dvorák's Trio in F minor, Op. 65, is quite simply the finest piano trio since Beethoven and a work you will fall in love with at first listen. It has been overshadowed by the later, more popular "Dumky" Trio, Op. 90, which is a pity because the earlier work is greater in every respect. Fortunately, you can make up your own mind with this excellent recording that presents Yo-Yo Ma in a chamber-music setting--one that suits him very well. His playing is both considered and considerate, and his burnished tone in the F-minor's slow movement is something to treasure. A wonderful disc. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

The Op. 65 trio will be a great discovery for many listeners.......2006-06-11

Except for a handful of works, Dvorak's chamber music output goes ignored on the concert stage. A memorable nickname always helps, as with the 'Dumky' trio Op. 90, but I agree with David Hurwitz that the earlier, but still very mature, Op. 65 is a greater, more exciting and engaging work. (Few would agree with him that it stands ahead of Brahms's three piano trios as the greatest written since Beethoven.) Ax, Kim, and Ma give their all to Op. 65, attacking it with exuberance and fire. Dvorak supplies plentiful melodies, and the result is a wonderful discovery.

The "Dumky" trio is a more reserved work, with more slow movements than fast. Here, for some reason, Ax and company lose their way a bit. They play with too much reserve and delicacy. Their 'Dumky' is one long rumination, nuanced to the point of tiresomeness. Others may like this approach better than I do--all three musicians are masters of their craft, after all--but I will keep this CD mostly for the earlier work. Sony's digital recording from 1988 could be much better. It sounds murky and harsh, especially at loud dynamics, and the piano is shallow and clangy. Your ears just have to adjust.

One of the most excellent Dvorak.......2001-01-03

I am really sad that Young-Uck Kim(Korean-American Violinist) doesn't like recording. It is a great loss that his recordings are so rare since he may be one of the greatest violinists alive. In this recording, Kim interepretes Dvorak as if he is Bohemian. So fascinating and beautiful. Yo-Yo Ma is not at his finest here though.

Bohemian Soul.......1998-11-06

This is the most exquisite Dvorak Trio I've ever listened to. Above all, Yong-Uck Kim's violin is delicate, emotional and graceful. Yoyo Ma is not showing his everything in this recording though.

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The Four Piano Trios

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ASIN: B000025YJN
Release Date: 1994-01-12

Tracks:

Trio No.1 in B Flat, Op.21: Allegro Molto
Trio No.1 in B Flat, Op.21: Adagio Molto E Mesto
Trio No.1 in B Flat, Op.21: Allegretto Scherzando
Trio No.1 in B Flat, Op.21: Allegro Vivace
Trio No.2 in g, Op.26: Allegro Moderato
Trio No.2 in g, Op.26: Largo
Trio No.2 in g, Op.26: Presto
Trio No.2 in g, Op.26: Allegro Non Tanto

Tracks:

Trio No.3 in f, Op.65: Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Trio No.3 in f, Op.65: Allegretto Grazioso
Trio No.3 in f, Op.65: Poco Adagio
Trio No.3 in f, Op.65: Allegro Con Brio
Dumky Trio, Op.90: Dumka 1
Dumky Trio, Op.90: Dumka 2
Dumky Trio, Op.90: Dumka 3
Dumky Trio, Op.90: Dumka 4
Dumky Trio, Op.90: Dumka 5
Dumky Trio, Op.90: Dumka 6

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Fabulous music, performance

Dvorák: Piano Trios Op. 65 & 90
Antonin Dvorak , and Joachim Trio
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Dvorák: Piano Trios op. 21 & 26

ASIN: B00000HZXH
Release Date: 1999-01-19

Tracks:

Piano Trio in F minor, Op. 65 (B.130): Allegro ma non troppo
Piano Trio in F minor, Op. 65 (B.130): Allegro grazioso
Piano Trio in F minor, Op. 65 (B.130): Poco adagio
Piano Trio in F minor, Op. 65 (B.130): Finale: Allegro con brio
Dumky, Op. 90 (B. 166): Lento maestoso - Allegro
Dumky, Op. 90 (B. 166): Poco adagio - Vivace non troppo
Dumky, Op. 90 (B. 166): Andante - Vivace non troppo
Dumky, Op. 90 (B. 166): Andante moderato (quasi tempo di marcia) - Allegretto scherzando
Dumky, Op. 90 (B. 166): Allegro
Dumky, Op. 90 (B. 166): Lento maestoso - Vivace

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This English ensemble scored with an excellent disc of Czech Trios by Smetana, Suk, and Novák (also for Naxos). They are just as good at playing Dvorák's music. The massive Trio in F Minor, Op. 65, all 42 minutes of it, is far less familiar than the Dumky (Dvorák's greatest trio). But if you have the patience for its discursive, leisurely development, you will be rewarded with a memorable experience in romantic chamber music, especially in this ardent, beautifully played performance. Despite the greater competition, the Dumky is a similar success, a well-organized conception that sings with disciplined fervor. Pianist John Lenehan's tone is particularly beautiful, but his string-playing colleagues are also very fine, even if the cello is sometimes a bit underbalanced in Op. 65. This well-recorded disc would be competitive at any price. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

Fabulous music, performance.......2000-12-01

I had never heard the F minor trio and 5 seconds after the music began I dropped everything to focus on Dvorak. A sensuous piece, the playing is so lush you could sink into it, and the sound is excellent. The "Dumky" is also wonderfully played but is the runner-up piece on the disc, in my opinion. A huge bargain, you should be giving this disc to every music-lover you know.

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Dvorák: Piano Trios Nos. 1-4

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ASIN: B0009F66Q8
Release Date: 2005-06-21

Tracks:

Allegro Molto
Adagio Molto E Mesto
Allegretto Scherzando-Trio
Finale. Allegro Vivace
Allegro Moderato
Largo
Scherzo. Presto-Trio. Poco Meno Mosso
Finale. Allegro Non Tanto-Poco Piu Mosso-Tempo I

Tracks:

Allegro Ma Non Troppo-Poco Piu Mosso, Quasi Vivace
Allegretto Grazioso-Meno Mosso
Poco Adagio
Finale. Allegro Con Brio-Meno Mosso-Vivace
Lento Maestoso-Allegro Vivace, Quasi Doppio Movimento-Tempo I-Allegro Molto
Poco Adagio-Vivace Non Troppo-Cadenza-Poco Adagio-Vivace
Andante-Vivace Non Troppo-Andante-Allegretto
Andante Moderato (Quasi Tempo Di Marcia)-Allegretto Scherzando-Allegro-Moderato (Tempo I)
Allegro-Meno-Tempo I-Meno Mosso-Piu Mosso (Allegro)
Lento Maestoso-Vivace, Quasi Doppio Movimento-Lento-Vivace

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Superb Dvorák Trios by the Florestan Trio

Dvorák: Piano Trios, Opp. 65 & 90

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ASIN: B000002ZYD
Release Date: 1996-12-17

Tracks:

Piano Trio In F Minor, Op. 65: Allegro ma non troppo
Piano Trio In F Minor: Allegretto grazioso; meno mosso
Piano Trio In F Minor: Poco adagio
Piano Trio In F Minor: Finale: allegro con brio
Piano Trio In E Minor 'Dumky', Op. 90: Lento maestoso - allegro quasi doppio movimento - lento maestoso - allegro
Piano Trio In E Minor 'Dumky', Op. 90: Poco adagio - vivace non troppo - poco adagio - vivace
Piano Trio In E Minor 'Dumky', Op. 90: Andante - vivace non troppo - andante - allegretto
Piano Trio In E Minor 'Dumky', Op. 90: Andante moderato (quasi tempo di marcia) - allegretto scherzando - tempo 1 - allegro - tempo 1
Piano Trio In E Minor 'Dumky', Op. 90: Allegro
Piano Trio In E Minor 'Dumky', Op. 90: Lento maestoso - vivace - lento - vivace

Customer Reviews:

Superb Dvorák Trios by the Florestan Trio.......2005-01-15

This CD combines two rather different but equally marvelous piano trios by Dvorák--the dramatic, Brahmsian No. 3 in F minor, Op. 65 and the much more genial and identifiably Czech No. 4, in E minor, Op. 90, subtitled 'Dumky.' Dvorák wrote six piano trios but only four of them have come down to us. These last two are without doubt the best of those that remain.

The Third Trio was written in 1883 right about the time Dvorák's mother died. It is passionate, dramatic, tragic at times, and written mostly in Brahmsian terms (that is to say, in classical form and using Brahmsian formal, harmonic and contrapuntal gestures) and anticipates the great Seventh Symphony written the year afterward. It's a big, almost forty-minute piece, in four movements. The Florestan Trio, surely one of the great piano trios of our day, with its members Anthony Marwood, violin, Richard Lester, cello, and Susan Tomes, piano, play the work with a good deal of attention to the chiaroscuro effects inherent in the score. Although they are a seasoned group who have played together for many years, the Florestan members each play like the soloists they are so that there is plenty of evidence of individual thoughts about how things should proceed, but without the willfulness sometimes heard when soloists get together just for the occasion of making a recording. I'm particularly fond of Lester's juicy, warm cello sound. Listen about 2 minutes into the first movement of the F minor trio. Lovely. Tomes, well known from her valuable work with Domus, is a very sensitive ensemble player, but when required she can blaze with virtuosity as in the dramatic second movement. Marwood, who can play as sweetly as anyone, is notably rich and lyrical in the Adagio movement. The finale, Allegro con brio, is indeed played with abandon and excitement.

The 'Dumky' Trio is probably the most-played of Dvorák's trios and there are many outstanding recordings of it. This performance can stand toe to toe with any I've ever heard. The dumka, of course, was a quintessential Bohemian form that combined fast/happy sections with slow/sad ones. Incorporating this form into a classical trio required Dvorák to more or less invent a new form, and this he did. The trio has six movements, each a dumka. But it still manages to fall, roughly, into the four movements of a classical piano trio owing to the way the dumkas are arranged. By far the most striking is the third dumka--it is also seemingly the simplest--which combines a gorgeously vocal slow section alternating with polka sections. The Florestan impart the melancholy lyricism of the slow sections and then kick up their heels with the polkas. I actually think this performance outshines the classic Heifetz/Piatagorsky/Lateiner recording on RCA that has been the benchmark for this trio for many years. And it certainly is in better recorded sound. If this CD were an LP I suspect I would have worn out its grooves already. It's that good.

You cannot go wrong here.

TT=67'51"

Scott Morrison

Dvorák: Concerto pour violon et orchestra Op. 53, Trio Op. 65

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Dvorák: Concerto pour violon et orchestra Op. 53, Trio Op. 65
Dvorak , Faust , Queyras , Melnikov , Belohlavek , and Isabelle Faust
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ASIN: B0002TKGKI
Release Date: 2004-12-14

Tracks:

I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
III. Allegro Giocoso Ma Non Troppo
I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
II. Allegro Grazioso
III. Poco Adagio
IV. Allegro Con Brio

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Some of us think Dvorak is one of the most unjustly neglected composers in all of classical music. This disc seems designed to prove the point. The only concerto we frequently hear by Dvorak is the Cello Concerto, but this masterpiece is just as beautifully written, with equally beautiful melodies and superb construction. Most chamber ensembles seem to think that Dvorak wrote only one Trio, the famous "Dumky." Again, here's an equally great, neglected masterpiece. Plaudits for Isabelle Faust and Harmonia Mundi for putting together this excellent program. And praise for these fine performances. Faust is known as a specialist in modern music, but she gives the Violin Concerto plenty of romantic schmalz. Belohlavek is highly experienced with this music and draws gorgeous playing from his orchestra, which plays with typically Czech beauty of tone. The recording of the Concerto is a bit opaque and lacking in presence but not enough to hinder appreciation of the music. Faust and her colleagues in the Trio play with lots of power and impulse, sweeping us along in a compelling reading of this masterpiece. The unusual coupling and excellent performances earn this disc a recommendation, especially for non-Dvorakians. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

The best recording out there.......2005-04-25

Isabelle Faust is by far one the most underrated violinists working today. Her lucious phrasing is to die for and rivals those of the greatest violinists. In Dvorak's violin concerto, Faust brings an entirely new interpretation that exceeds the efforts of Sarah Chang and even Isaac Stern. As opposed to Sarah Chang's more choppy, inconsistent take and Isaac Stern's overly strict, static interpretation, Faust fuels passion and feeling into the music. Being a violinist myself, Isabelle Faust rekindles my love for the violin and I certainly hope her more success in the future. Call it love at first listen, but this is by far the best recording of Dvorak's concerto I've heard, and Faust is possibly one of the best violinists I've had the pleasure of listening to.

The Life and Works of Antonín Dvorák, Narration with Musical Excerpts

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An Extraordinary User-Friendly Multimedia Dvorák Biography

The Life and Works of Antonín Dvorák, Narration with Musical Excerpts

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Symphony No.8 In G, Op.88 (Mvt 3: Allegretto Grazioso - Molto Vivace)
A Secret Life: Early Manhood, Determination And First Love
Cypresses, B.152 (No.3: When Thy Sweet Glances)
A Change Of Job, Marriage And Increasing Success
Symphony No.3 In E Flat, Op.10 (Mvt 1: Allegro Moderato)
Hope, Grief And Sublimation/Stabat Mater, Op.58 (Quando Corpus Morietur)
International Celebrity And Deceptive Simplicity
Serenade In E For Strings, Op.22 (Mvt 2: Walzer)
A New Championing, A New Friendship: Brahms Weighs In
String Quartet In D Minor, Op.34 (Mvt 1: Allegro)

Tracks:

A Populist Commission
Slavonic Dance In C, Op.46 No.1
An Amateur Pianist's Dream
Slavonic Dance In A, Op.46 No.5
A Token Of Gratitude
Serenade For Wind Instruments, Op.44 (Mvt 1: Moderato, Quasi Marcia)
An Explosion Of Popularity - On Both Sides Of The Atlantic
Romance In F Minor For Violin And Orchestra, Op.11
Personal Glimpses: The Outer Man
Symphony No.6 In D, Op.60 (Mvt 1: Allegro Non Tanto)
The Anti-Czech Stance Of Vienna
Piano Trio In F Minor, Op.65 (Mvt 3: Poco Adagio)
Dvorak In London
Vysoka: A New Home, A Simple Life
The Second London Visit
Symphony No.7 In D Minor, Op.70 (Mvt 1: Allegro Maestoso)
Dvorak The Conductor
Czech Suite, Op.39 (Preludium: Pastorale)
London, Birmingham - And Brighton Belles
Dvorak The Czech
Symphony No.6 In D, Op.60 (Mvt 3: Scherzo: Furiant)

Tracks:

Discord With Simrock
Slavonic Dances In A For Piano Duet, Op.72 No.15
'Orchestra!'
Slavonic Dance In B, Op.72 No.1
Dvorak In Leeds
Piano Quintet In A, Op.81 (Mvt 3: Finale: Allegro Con Brio)
Dvorak And Tchaikovsky
Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin: (Act III: Polonaise)
Dvorak In Russia
Schezo Capriccioso, Op.66
Dvorak The Teacher
Mozart: Symphony No.29 In A, K.201 (Mvt 4: Allegro Con Spirito)
Dvorak In Cambridge
Dvorak In New York
String Quartet In F, Op.96 ('American' - Mvt 1: Allegro Ma Non Troppo)

Tracks:

Dvorak In Iowa
Sonatian In G For Violin And Piano, Op.100 (Mvt 2: Larghetto)
Niagara Falls
Symphony No.9 In E Minor, Op.95 ('From The New World' - Mvt 1: Adagio - Allegro Molto)
The Dark Side
Cello Concerto In B Minor, Op.104 (Mvt 3: Finale: Allegro Moderato - Andante - Allegro Vivo)
Home Again
Symphony No.9 In E Minor, Op.95 ('From The New World' - Mvt 4: Allegro Con Fuoco)
The Death Of Brahms And A Change Of Direction
A Hero's Song, Op.111
The Return To Opera
Rusalka (Act I: Song To The Moon)
Distraction, Disappointment And Death
Symphony No.6 In D, Op.60 (Mvt 4: Finale: Allegro Con Spirito)

Customer Reviews:

An Extraordinary User-Friendly Multimedia Dvorák Biography.......2004-04-28

I have followed with interest the series of CDs explaining popular operas by Jeremy Siepmann, an American musicologist long resident in Britain. Each of those is a single CD with a spoken text interspersed with longish excerpts from the opera in question. This 4-CD set, though, is something else again. It is a combination of music/audio CDs with superimposed CD-ROM material (on the same discs). One plays the audio portion on your regular stereo equipment. When put in your PC or Mac CD drive, the CD-ROM portion of the discs brings up an extensive set of hyperlinked text materials as well as links to the CDs from which the musical examples are taken (all from the Naxos music recordings library, of course). Also included in the CD-ROM material is the full text of Siepmann's detailed biography of Dvorák. There is also a thick booklet that includes cast lists (various actors playing various important people in Dvorák's life), an extensive essay about the sociopolitical and cultural conditions extant during Dvorák's life, an longish essay about his major works and their significance, a graded listening plan, an article outlining recommended reading, biographical snippets about each of the important people in Dvorák's life, a chronological calendar of Dvorák's life, and an extensive glossary of musical and other pertinent terms.

Siepmann's four-and-a-half-hour exploration of Dvorák's life and works is in his wonted polished, often witty, prose. It is read gracefully by Siepmann himself. Dvorák is played by the suave-voiced British actor, Sean Barrett. The musical examples are extensive, often including complete movements, arias, etc., and are placed expertly within the flow of the text. Production values for this budget-priced set are quite high.

I will admit that I had a particular interest in this production as I grew up in a rural Oklahoma town settled by Bohemians (Czechs) and came to love some of Dvorák's music before even that of Bach, Mozart and Beethoven. I've already recommended this set to the public schools and town library in my hometown.

I am not quite sure who the intended audience for this set is. Presumably there are those, like me, who are insatiable when it comes to increasing their knowledge of classical music, its composers and their sociocultural milieu. One also imagines that even in these days of decreasing support for music and music appreciation courses in our schools, there are teachers who could make wonderful use of this material for their students. Whoever the audience is, I cannot imagine a listener coming away from this set without a great deal more information and appreciation for the genius of Antonin Dvorák.

Recommended.

Scott Morrison

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