This 2004 compilation for Universal Classics presents two of Antonin Dvorák's most celebrated works in a rather lopsided package. Of the two selections, Pierre Fournier's masterful performance of Dvorak's Cello Concerto in B minor is the most musically significant, and by itself the only reason to take this disc seriously. Backed handsomely by George Szell and the Berlin Philharmonic in fine fettle, Fournier delivers the concerto with rich tone, impassioned lyricism, and striking clarity, all the while making his ...
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This 2004 compilation for Universal Classics presents two of Antonin Dvorák's most celebrated works in a rather lopsided package. Of the two selections, Pierre Fournier's masterful performance of Dvorak's Cello Concerto in B minor is the most musically significant, and by itself the only reason to take this disc seriously. Backed handsomely by George Szell and the Berlin Philharmonic in fine fettle, Fournier delivers the concerto with rich tone, impassioned lyricism, and striking clarity, all the while making his astonishing execution seem almost effortless. Deutsche Grammophon's original recording is splendid, with warmth, realistic depth, full-frequency sound, and natural placement of the cello. Following this satisfying performance, however, the eight Slavonic Dances are less compelling and seem like a long stretch of filler. Rafael Kubelik's performances with the Bavarian Radio Symphony are energetic and colorful, though his tempi are often insanely fast. The biggest problem, however, lies in the...
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Add this copy of Cello Cto in B Minor / Slavonic Dances to cart. $8.92, very good condition, Sold by SellingTales rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Belvidere, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Deutsche Grammophon.
