Dvorak: Symphonies Nos. 8 & 9

These accounts are quite magnificent, and their claims on the allegiance of collectors remain strong. Their freshness and vigour remind one of what it was like to hear these symphonies for the... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 More…

Release Date: 4th Apr 1995
Catalogue No: 4474122
Label: Deutsche Grammophon
Series: Originals
Length: 78 minutes

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Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88

Work length35:46

Berliner Philharmoniker
Rafael Kubelik
Recorded: 1966-06-09
Recording Venue: Jesus-Christus-Kirche, Berlin

I. Allegro con brio

Track length10:00

II. Adagio

Track length10:19

III. Allegretto grazioso - Molto vivace

Track length6:39

IV. Allegro ma non troppo

Track length8:48

Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 'From the New World'

Work length42:41

Berliner Philharmoniker
Rafael Kubelik
Recorded: 1972-06-10
Recording Venue: Jesus-Christus-Kirche, Berlin

I. Adagio - Allegro molto

Track length9:40

II. Largo

Track length13:04

III. Scherzo (Molto vivace)

Track length8:06

IV. Allegro con fuoco

Track length11:51

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These accounts are quite magnificent, and their claims on the allegiance of collectors remain strong. Their freshness and vigour remind one of what it was like to hear these symphonies for the first time. The atmosphere is authentic in feeling and the sense of nature seems uncommonly acute. Kubelík has captured the enthusiasm of his players and generates a sense of excitement and poetry. The playing of the Berlin Philharmonic is marvellously eloquent and, as is often the case, a joy in itself. The woodwinds phrase with great poetic feeling and imagination, and all the departments of this great orchestra respond with sensitivity and virtuosity.
The recording has great dynamic range and encompasses the most featherweight string pianissimos to the fullest orchestral tutti without discomfort. The listener is placed well back in the hall so that the woodwind, though they blend beautifully, may seem a little too recessed for some tastes, though it should be said that there's no lack of vividness, power or impact.
The balance and the timbre of each instrument is natural and truthful; nothing is made larger than life and Kubelík has a natural warmth and flexibility. This will remain high on any list of recommendations for it has a vernal freshness that's wholly reviving.

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Dvorak: Symphonies Nos. 8 & 9

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