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Antonin Dvorak, walter susskind, Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra
Dvorak: Complete Concertos (Box Set)
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (7) - Disc #1
1. Piano Concerto in G minor, B. 63 (Op. 33): Allegro agitato
2. Piano Concerto in G minor, B. 63 (Op. 33): Andante sostenuto
3. Piano Concerto in G minor, B. 63 (Op. 33): Finale, allegro con fuoco
4. Romance for violin & orchestra in F minor (arr. from Andante of Str Qrt No. 5), B. 39 (Op. 11)
5. Mazurek for violin & orchestra in E minor, B. 90 (Op.49)
6. Silent Woods (Klid), for cello & orchestra (arr. from From the Bohemian Forest, B. 133), B. 182 (Op. 68/5)
7. Rondo for cello & orchestra in G minor, B. 181 (Op. 94)
Track Listings (5) - Disc #2
1. Violin Concerto in A minor, B. 96/B. 108 (Op. 53): Allegro ma non troppo-adagio ma non troppo
2. Violin Concerto in A minor, B. 96/B. 108 (Op. 53): Finale, allegro giocoso
3. Cello Concerto in B minor, B. 191 (Op. 104): Allegro
4. Cello Concerto in B minor, B. 191 (Op. 104): Adagio ma non troppo
5. Cello Concerto in B minor, B. 191 (Op. 104): Finale, allegro moderato

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CD Details

All Artists: Antonin Dvorak, walter susskind, Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, Rudolf Firkusny, Ruggiero Ricci, Zara Nelsova
Title: Dvorak: Complete Concertos (Box Set)
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Brilliant Classics
Release Date: 6/25/2002
Album Type: Original recording remastered
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Concertos, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Instruments, Keyboard, Strings
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 842977097634

CD Reviews

A set rich with history and fine performances

Gregory M. Zinkl | Chicago, IL | 12/23/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Once upon a time, there was an orchestra who was to burst on the international scene but, who was before it, quite a good ensemble under their affable leader, Walter Susskind. The St. Louis Symphony, which realized incredible heights with Slatkin at the helm, here gives fine performances, showing once again that Slatkin didn't have to start at ground zero.The cello concerto is given a thoughtful, not-playing-to-the-crowd performance. A wonderful change from all the hysterics that are often brought in to the piece. Silent Woods is a wonderful, contemplative piece that is worth knowing, and here is the perfect opportunity.The violin concerto is given a fine performance, although Ricci is not in his prime. Despite that, he is still a great musician, and it shows. The Romanze is in the same mold as Silent Woods. You should really get to know it!The piano concerto, kind of a goofy piece from Dvorak's pen, is still very enjoyable. Here it is given a performance by one of its biggest advocates. While others may quibble and say his other performances are better, this performance is quite fine in all aspects.Well-engineered discs, too. These were originally recorded by the Vox folks. Definitely a bargain and worth every penny...IMHO!"