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Dvorák: Stabat Mater; Serenade for Strings / Smetacek, Kubelik

2 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2011-08-30

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Stabat Mater, Op. 58/B 71; Serenade for Strings
Performers: Borg, Kim; Woytowicz, Stefania; Zidek, Ivo
Conductors: Smetacek, Vaclav; Kubelik, Rafael
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; English Chamber Orchestra

In reaction to the death of his daughter, Josefa, Antonín Dvorák began to sketch his Sabat Mater "as a souvenir to the friend of his...continue...

Dvorak: Symphony no 1 - 9 / Jansons, Järvi, et al

6 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2008-04-01

Works: Antonín Dvorák: Symphony no 1 in C minor, B 9 "The Bells of Zlonice"; Symphony no 2 in B flat major, Op. 4/B 12; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 10/B 34; Symphony no 4 in D minor, Op...
Conductors: Järvi, Neeme; Belohlávek, Jirí; Jansons, Mariss
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra; Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Antonin Dvorak, together with Smetana and Janacek, is considered the most important nationalist composer of what is now known as the Czech republic. His music...continue...