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01-19-2019, 11:54 AM
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"Highly recommended."
All Music
An excellent, wholly idiomatic cycle of Anton�n Dvor�k's complete symphonies
and his three concertos by the late, great Jiri B�lohl�vek.
Music Composed by
Anton�n Dvor�k
Played by the
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
With
Frank-Peter Zimmermann (violin)
Alisa Weilerstein (cello)
Garrick Ohlsson (piano)
Conducted by
Jiri B�lohl�vek
"Even though Anton�n Dvor�k remains among the most popular of Romantic composers, compilations of his complete
symphonies are somewhat scarce, especially when compared to those of other great symphonists of the 19th century.
That's one reason why Jir� Belohl�vek's 2014 set with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra should get classical fans' attention,
but a more valid reason to acquire this collection is the exceptionally high quality of the performances, which Decca recorded
in a series of subscription concerts between 2010 and 2014. A deciding factor should be the strong feeling this conductor
and orchestra have for Dvor�k's music, not only because of a shared Bohemian tradition and the composer's legacy
(Dvor�k conducted the Czech Philharmonic's first concert in 1896), but also because few other orchestras communicate
the rhythms and colors of the music as vibrantly and with as much excitement. As rare as sets of the complete symphonic
cycle are, those that include Dvor�k's concertos are rarer still. The recordings Belohl�vek and the CPO made of the
Cello Concerto in B minor with Alisa Weilerstein, the Violin Concerto in A minor with Frank Peter Zimmerman, and
the Piano Concerto in G minor with Garrick Ohlsson are essential listening, and their inclusion with the symphonies
gives the package much greater value. Decca's high-definition sound delivers clean details and close-up presence,
so even though these recordings are live, they sound as fine as a studio recording. Highly recommended."
Blair Sanderson, All Music
"There are so many fine recordings of this orchestra in this music on disc, vinyl and DVD that it can feel overwhelming,
especially when conductors like Bělohl�vek revisit the music time and time again. However, I believe this project to be
totally justifiable, a testament to the Czech Philharmonic's special relationship to the composer, and the unique insights
that the conductor brings. Taken individually, the early symphonies here are probably greater than the late ones,
but the Seventh has improved over time, and the Eighth is played magnificently. Given the excellence of the concertos
as a bonus, these six jam-packed disc merit your serious consideration."
Classical Net
"Jiř� Bělohl�vek has the huge advantage of the Czech Philharmonic at the Rudolfinum and, while realising
that there will be collectors who own outstanding individual recordings, this very comprehensive collection
represents a notable achievement."
The Classical Source
Source: Decca Classical CDs (My rip)
Format: FLAC(WinRar), DDD Stereo
File Size: 1.98 GB
Please request the FLAC link in this thread.
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"Highly recommended."
All Music
An excellent, wholly idiomatic cycle of Anton�n Dvor�k's complete symphonies
and his three concertos by the late, great Jiri B�lohl�vek.
Music Composed by
Anton�n Dvor�k
Played by the
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
With
Frank-Peter Zimmermann (violin)
Alisa Weilerstein (cello)
Garrick Ohlsson (piano)
Conducted by
Jiri B�lohl�vek
"Even though Anton�n Dvor�k remains among the most popular of Romantic composers, compilations of his complete
symphonies are somewhat scarce, especially when compared to those of other great symphonists of the 19th century.
That's one reason why Jir� Belohl�vek's 2014 set with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra should get classical fans' attention,
but a more valid reason to acquire this collection is the exceptionally high quality of the performances, which Decca recorded
in a series of subscription concerts between 2010 and 2014. A deciding factor should be the strong feeling this conductor
and orchestra have for Dvor�k's music, not only because of a shared Bohemian tradition and the composer's legacy
(Dvor�k conducted the Czech Philharmonic's first concert in 1896), but also because few other orchestras communicate
the rhythms and colors of the music as vibrantly and with as much excitement. As rare as sets of the complete symphonic
cycle are, those that include Dvor�k's concertos are rarer still. The recordings Belohl�vek and the CPO made of the
Cello Concerto in B minor with Alisa Weilerstein, the Violin Concerto in A minor with Frank Peter Zimmerman, and
the Piano Concerto in G minor with Garrick Ohlsson are essential listening, and their inclusion with the symphonies
gives the package much greater value. Decca's high-definition sound delivers clean details and close-up presence,
so even though these recordings are live, they sound as fine as a studio recording. Highly recommended."
Blair Sanderson, All Music
"There are so many fine recordings of this orchestra in this music on disc, vinyl and DVD that it can feel overwhelming,
especially when conductors like Bělohl�vek revisit the music time and time again. However, I believe this project to be
totally justifiable, a testament to the Czech Philharmonic's special relationship to the composer, and the unique insights
that the conductor brings. Taken individually, the early symphonies here are probably greater than the late ones,
but the Seventh has improved over time, and the Eighth is played magnificently. Given the excellence of the concertos
as a bonus, these six jam-packed disc merit your serious consideration."
Classical Net
"Jiř� Bělohl�vek has the huge advantage of the Czech Philharmonic at the Rudolfinum and, while realising
that there will be collectors who own outstanding individual recordings, this very comprehensive collection
represents a notable achievement."
The Classical Source
Source: Decca Classical CDs (My rip)
Format: FLAC(WinRar), DDD Stereo
File Size: 1.98 GB
Please request the FLAC link in this thread.
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Please do not share further. Buy the original! And add to my reputation when convenient. :)