Dvorak Slavonic Dances Opp. 46 & 72

Dvorak Slavonic Dances Opp. 46 & 72

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Maestro Belohlavek and the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra return to Decca with the unforgettable Slavonic Dances from one of the most melodious, harmonious and evocative late 19th Century composers - Dvorak.<br> <br>Deccas acclaimed 2014 Complete Dvorak Concertos and Symphonies release was named as one of the Top Recordings of 2014 by the New York Times: ...the set as a whole stands as eloquent testimony to this eminent orchestras triumphant return to international prominence... James R. Oestreich, New York Times.<br><br>Performed and recorded by musicians who have an innate understanding and deep-rooted love for this music of their homeland, this is a first-rate recording, bringing great passion and lyricism to Dvoraks spellbinding Slavonic Dances.<br> <br>There is no more authentic team today to play these works: the leading Czech orchestra with the leading Czech conductor, recording in the fine acoustic of the famous Rudolfinum in Prague.<br> <br>In two sets, the Op.46 Slavonic Dances were such a success on release (in the late 1800s) that Dvoraks publisher immediately commissioned a further set (to become the Op.72) which inspired an equally enthusiastic reception.<br> <br>Lively and colorful, both sets feature a variety of traditional forms of dance; Dvorak expertly working with the leaping gallop, polka odzemek and skocna, contrasted alongside luscious mazurkas and sousedsky.