To mark the 180th anniversary of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k's birth, Supraphon has released a special 3-album set. Presenting a wide selection of the composer's chamber, orchestral and vocal works, it contains recordings made by superb musicians in the second half of the 20th century that are still exemplary and unrivalled in many a respect. DvorÃ¡k is paid tribute to by renowned Czech Philharmonic conductors (Talich, Ancerl, Neumann, BelohlÃ¡vek, Sawallisch, Mackerras, and others), instrumentalists (Rostropovich, May, Suk and Panenka), singers (SoukupovÃ¡, BenackovÃ¡, UrbanovÃ¡, Blachut, NovÃ¡k), choirmasters (Jan and Pavel KÃ¼hn), as well as the Prague, DvorÃ¡k, Smetana and Panocha Quartets. The album's repertoire was compiled by Patrick Lambert, a former long-time music editor and BBC Radio 3 producer, a great lover and connoisseur of Czech music, who focused on the themes to which AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k had a strong, passionate affinity: the Nation and Homeland, the Slavonic Soul, Nature, God and Religion, Family and Humour. Besides widely known opuses (yet in lesser-known recordings), the album features many beautiful DvorÃ¡k pieces that are not performed overly often, including the cycles In Nature's Realm, Love Songs and Poetic Moods, the Serenade for Wind Instruments, and scenes from the operas Dimitrij and The Jacobin. As Patrick Lambert puts it: "The new album is for everyone who wants to revel in the sheer diversity and profundity of DvorÃ¡k's music." AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k at his most beautiful - through the eyes of a great connoisseur and lover of his music

Tracklist:

Slavonic Dances, Series II, Op. 72 (B 147)~No. 7 in C major: Presto
Slavonic Dances, Series II, Op. 72 (B 147)~No. 2 in E minor: Allegretto grazioso
Moravian Duets: We were friends upon meeting, Op. 32 (B 60)
Moravian Duets: Water and Tears, Op. 32 (B 62)
Moravian Duets: The apple, Op. 38 (B 69)
String Quartet No. 3 in D major, sine Op. (B 18)~III. Allegro energico
Mazurka V. Allegro non troppo, Op. 56/5 (B 111)
Dimitrij, Opera in 4 Acts, Op. 64 (B 127, 186)~Act 2: Batusko muj...
Piano Trio in E minor, Op. 90 'Dumky' (B 166)~II. Poco adagio - Vivace non troppo
Czech Suite in D major, Op. 39 (B 93)~IV. Romanza. Andante con moto
Czech Suite in D major, Op. 39 (B 93)~V. Finale (Furiant). Presto
String Quintet No. 2 in G major, Op. 77 (B 49)~III. Poco andante
My Home, Overture to F.F. Samberk's play Josef KajetÃ¡n Tyl, Op. 62 (B 125a)
Ave Maria, Op. 19 (B 19B)
Sonatina for Violin and Piano in G major, Op. 100 (B 183)~III. Scherzo
Concerto No. 2 in B minor for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 104 (B 191)~II. Adagio ma non troppo
Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 13 (B 41)~III. Allegro feroce
Dumka in C minor, Op. 12a (B 136)
Serenade for Wind Instruments, Cello and Double-Bass in D minor, Op. 44 (B 77)~III. Andante con moto
Rusalka, Opera in 3 Acts, Op. 114 (B 203)~Act 2: Beda! Beda! UbohÃ¡ Rusalko bledÃ¡ - Cely svet nedÃ¡ ti, nedÃ¡
Jacobin Opera in 3 Acts, Op. 84 (B 202)~Act 1: Chci s tebou mluvit - Pohled mi do oci, podej mi ruku
Symphony No. 1 in C minor, 'The Bells of Zlonice', sine Op. (B 9)~II. Adagio di molto
Love Songs, Op. 83 (B 160)~III. Now as by that house I tread
Love Songs, Op. 83 (B 160)~VI. Lonely in the wood I stand
Love Songs, Op. 83 (B 160)~VII. In the sweet power of thine eyes
Love Songs, Op. 83 (B 160)~VIII. My only dear one, my dear love
Cypresses for String Quartet, sine Op. (B 152)~V. The old letter in my book
Cypresses for String Quartet, sine Op. (B 152)~XI. Nature lies peaceful in slumber and dreaming
Poetic Moods II. Zertem / Jokingly, Op. 85/2 (B 161)
Serenade for Wind Instruments, Cello and Double-Bass in D minor, Op. 44 (B 77)~II. Minuetto
Jacobin, Opera in 3 Acts, Op. 84 (B 200)~Acte 2: School Serenade: Tak, moji drazi!
Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major, Op. 81 (B 155)~III. Scherzo-Furiant
Silent Woods for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 68/5 (B 182)
In Nature's Realm, Op. 63 (B 126)~II. Bells Untied in an Evening Wood
In Nature's Realm, Op. 63 (B 126)~III. Rye Field
In Nature's Realm. Overture, Op. 91 (B 168, 91)
Legends V. Allegro giusto, Op. 59/5 (B 122)
Saint Ludmila, Op. 71 (B 144)~Part III: The Velehrad Cathedral: Introduzione e coro. Hospodine, pomiluj ny! / Lord have mercy up
Nocturne for String Orchestra in B major, Op. 40 (B 47)
Stabat Mater, Op. 58 (B 71)~III. Eja, Mater, fons amoris
Spectre's Bride, Op. 69 (B 135)~Virgin Mary, stand by me
Requiem, Op. 89 (B 165)~VII. Confutatis maledictis
Biblical Songs, Op. 99 (B 185)~III. Hear my prayer, Lord my God
Biblical Songs, Op. 99 (B 185)~IV. The Lord is my shepherd
Te Deum, Op. 103 (B 176)~III-IV: Aeterna fac cum sanctis, Dignare Domine, die ista

UPC: 099925430221
Label: Supraphon
Release Date: 10.1.21
Format: CD

Dvorak - Many Loves (CD)