Dvořák: Slavonic Dances Op. 46 & Op. 72 - The Cleveland Orchestra; George Szell
Antonin Dvořák: Slavonic Dances Op. 46 and Op. 72 - The Cleveland Orchestra; George Szell, conductor
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Publisher: CBS Odyssey
Classical | 1 CD | EAC Rip | 334 Mb | FLAC+LOG+Cue | Full scans | RS links
Publisher: CBS Odyssey
Dvořák: Slavonic Dances Op. 46 & Op. 72 - The Cleveland Orchestra; George Szell
After a slew of second-rate Slavonic Dances recordings, it's gratifying to once again make acquaintance with this classic Szell reading. Yes, the sound's a bit harsh and shallow, but boy, you just don't find performances as exciting and well played as these every day. Szell conducts enthusiastically and enlivens the music with a natural poetic inflection and nuance, while the Cleveland Orchestra takes to these pieces as if bred to play them. Listen to the delightfully bright woodwind tone in Op. 46 Nos. 1, 3, and 4, the sweetly singing strings in Op. 72 No. 1, the dancing lilt of Op. 46 No. 6, or the beautifully sculpted phrasing of Op. 72 No. 8. Plus, Szell is the only conductor on disc to play the opening repeat of Op. 72 No. 7 after the introductory bars (which otherwise is an awkward "restart" that, in the score or no, makes little musical sense). No matter which Slavonic Dances recording you own (even great ones like Kubelik, and Neumann) you simply must not do with out this magnificent Essential Classics release.
–Victor Carr Jr. classicstoday.com
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Editorial Reviews - Amazon.com essential recording
George Szell's dedication to Dvorák is well-documented on CD, most recently with the reissue of his outstanding recordings of Symphonies 7 through 9. But for many Dvorák lovers, his name will be forever associated with this sparkling set of Slavonic Dances, one of the outstanding recordings of the LP era. Along with Kubelik's DG recording, this is the only complete set of Dvorák's miniature masterpieces that deserves to be set alongside classic Czech versions by conductors such as Talich and Sejna. Not only is the playing of the Cleveland Orchestra exceptional, but Szell positively luxuriates in Dvorák's generous fund of melody. At budget price, buy one for yourself and one for a friend. –David Hurwitz
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