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Dvořák: Symphonies Nos 6–9

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As one of the leading figures of nationalism in music, Dvořák's symphonies exude the essence of his Czech homeland. They are laced with folk tunes and dances from his native Bohemia that echo his earlier Slavonic Dances. The Ninth Symphony, 'From the New World', was written whilst living in America and features the instantly recognisable cor anglais melody.

Composer Antonín Dvořák
Conductor Sir Colin Davis
Performers London Symphony Orchestra

Disc 1
Symphony No. 6 in D Major 
1. I. Allegro non tanto
2. II. Adagio
3. III. Scherzo (Furiant)
4. IV. Allegro con spirito

Disc 2
Symphony No. 7 in D Minor
1. I. Allegro maestoso
2. II. Poco adagio
3. III. Scherzo: vivace; Poco meno mosso
4. IV. Allegro

Symphony No. 8 in G Major
5. I. Allegro con brio
6. II. Adagio
7. III. Allegretto grazioso
8. IV. Allegro, ma non troppo

Disc 3
Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, 'From The New World'
I. Adagio-allegro molto
2. II. Largo
3. III. Scherzo - molto vivace
4. IV. Allegro con fuoco

Release Date 8 August 2005
LSO0071 | 822231107125

Producer James Mallinson
Engineers Tony Faulkner and Jonathan Stokes
Recorded September 2004 (Symphony No 6), March 2001 (Symphony No 7), October 1999 (Symphony No 8), September 1999 (Symphony No 9), Barbican, LondonB
ooklet in English, French & German

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Reviews

‘A winning combination of Davis’ heart-warming direction, the LSO’s refulgent virtuosity and seductive phrasing, and first-rate engineering.’

- Classic FM, CD of the Week

'Highly successful ... Full marks!'

- International Record Review (Symphony No 8)

'Exceptional clarity.'

- Gramophone Magazine (Symphony No 6)