Dvořák

Dvořák: Symphonies 8 & 9 (Philips)

(Déjà Review) Fischer and his colleagues enter a very competitive field and offer extremely fine versions of both symphonies which must now be counted among the best available [JQ]

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Ekaterina Siurina (soprano) Where Is My Beloved? (Delos)

Ekaterina Siurina’s voice is in mint condition, with perfectly controlled vibrato and a glowing delivery [GF]

Dvořák: Symphony No 9, Serenade for Strings (Sony Classical)

(Déjà Review) Anyone who is more interested in genuine music-making rather than state-of–the-art sound will not be disappointed [TH]

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Otto Klemperer (conductor): The Remastered Edition (Warner Classics)

Klemperer consolidated; his full Warner legacy in best-yet transfers [JW]

Karl Böhm (conductor): The SWR Recordings (SWR Classic)

A rewarding collection [GT]

Dvořák: Slavonic Dances (Prospero)

A vibrant and enthusiastic rendering [MZ]

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Dvořák: Quintets (MDG)

(Déjà Review) Hugely impressive performances from first note to last [MC]

Slavic Rhapsody (Brilliant Classics)

This programme of Czech music for strings gives much pleasure [LW]

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Dvořák: Violin Concerto (Philips)

A remarkable record – I have little hesitation in making the Dvorák a first choice [CC]

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Dvořák: Slavonic Dances (Sony Classical)

A reissue of an imperishable “classic of the gramophone” – the greatest music of its genre in the best of 60s stereo sound [RMo]

Mendelssohn, Dvořák: Piano Trios (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) Much beautiful playing here, polished and musical [PJL]

Amadeus Quartet (Alto)

Deeply felt and beautifully played, flawless intonation and ensemble, but inferior balance and sound [RMo]

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Dvořák: Serenades (Warner Classics)

A heart-warming disc of the Dvořák serenades, played and recorded beautifully [JP]

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Joseph Szigeti (violin) European Columbia Recordings Vol. 3 (Pristine Audio)

Concertos and duos from Szigeti’s peak [JW]

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Dvořák: Symphony 6 (Sony)

An affectionately played trio of works by Dvořák at his most typically exuberant [RMo]

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Dvořák: Poetic Tone Pictures (Sony)

A generous-minded performance somewhat let down by idiosyncratic recording quality [JW]

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The Dvořák Album (Sony)

A striking release of Dvořák’s chamber music from Jan Vogler and friends [MC]

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Hilary Hahn (violin) Eclipse (DG)

Blistering Ginastera sandwiched between rather average Dvořák and Sarasate [DMD]

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A Golden Cello Decade (Hyperion)

Cellistic surprises from Isserlis [JW]