DVORAK EDITION: THE SLAVONIC SOUL (27 CDS)

Lilting melodies and exhilarating dance rhythms; gentle pathos, brooding drama and robust high spirits; the spirit of rural Bohemia and the sophistication of Prague, Vienna, New York and London in the late 19th century: Antonin Dvořák's music is unfailingly distinctive and captivating. In all his works - from the epic 'New World' Symphony and Cello Concerto to the irresistible Slavonic Dances, haunting 'American' String Quartet, quirky violin Humoresque and yearning Song to the Moon - he is a composer whose heart is open and generous, and whose love for his homeland always shines through. This box provides an illuminating and enriching survey of his works, including his complete symphonies. A number of the celebrated performers have Slavonic roots themselves; all their interpretations draw on a deep affinity with Dvořák's inspiration and humanity.

Dvořák: Symphony No. 1 in C minor, B9 'The Bells of Zlonice'
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Libor Pešek

Dvořák: Hussite Overture, Op. 67
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Libor Pešek

Dvořák: Symphony No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 4
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Libor Pešek

Dvořák: My Home Overture, Op. 62
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Libor Pešek

Dvořák: Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 10
Libor Pešek
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Dvořák: Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 13
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Libor Pešek

Dvořák: Czech Suite, Op. 39
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Libor Pešek

Dvořák: Symphony No. 5 in F major, Op. 76
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Libor Pešek

Dvořák: Symphony No. 6 in D major, Op. 60
Libor Pešek
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Dvořák: Scherzo capriccioso, Op. 66
Libor Pešek
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Dvořák: Symphony No. 7 in D minor, Op. 70
Libor Pešek
London Philharmonic Orchestra

Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88
Libor Pešek
Philharmonia Orchestra

Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 'From the New World'
Philharmonia Orchestra
Carlo Maria Giulini

Dvořák: American Suite in A major, Op. 98a(b)
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Libor Pešek

Dvořák: Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104
Mstislav Rostropovich (cello), Carlo Maria Giulini
London Philharmonic Orchestra

Dvořák: Rondo in G minor for cello & orchestra, Op. 94, B. 181
Paul Tortelier (cello)
London Symphony Orchestra
André Previn

Dvořák: Waldesruhe (Silent woods) for cello and orchestra, Op. 68 No. 5
Jacqueline du Pré (cello), Daniel Barenboim (piano)
Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Dvořák: Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 53
Itzhak Perlman (violin), Daniel Barenboim (piano)
London Philharmonic Orchestra

Dvořák: Romance in F minor, Op. 11
Itzhak Perlman (violin), Daniel Barenboim (piano)
London Philharmonic Orchestra

Dvořák: Piano Concerto in G minor, Op. 33
Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano)
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Nikolaus Harnoncourt

Dvořák: The Golden Spinning Wheel, Op. 109
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Nikolaus Harnoncourt

Dvořák: The Water Goblin, Op. 107 (B195)
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Nikolaus Harnoncourt

Dvořák: The Noon Witch, Op. 108 (B196)
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Nikolaus Harnoncourt

Dvořák: The Wild Dove, Op. 110 (B198)
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Nikolaus Harnoncourt

Dvořák: In Nature's Realm Overture, Op. 91
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Libor Pešek

Dvořák: Carnival Overture, Op. 92
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Libor Pešek

Dvořák: Othello Overture, Op. 93
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Libor Pešek

Dvořák: Slavonic Rhapsodies (3), Op. 45
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Václav Neumann

Dvořák: Serenade for Strings in E major, Op. 22
London Chamber Orchestra
Christopher Warren-Green

Dvořák: Serenade for Winds in D minor, Op. 44
English Chamber Orchestra
Sir Charles Mackerras

Dvořák: Nocturne in B major for strings, Op.40 (B47)
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Sir Neville Marriner

Dvořák: Slavonic Dances Nos. 1-8, Op. 46 Nos. 1-8
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Václav Neumann

Dvořák: Slavonic Dances Nos. 9-16, Op. 72 Nos. 1-8
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Václav Neumann

Dvořák: Symphonic Variations, Op. 78
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Sir Charles Mackerras

Dvořák: Legends, Op. 59
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
José Serebrier

Dvořák: String Quartet No. 9 in D minor, Op. 34 (B.75)
Britten Quartet

Dvořák: String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96 'American'
Britten Quartet

Dvořák: String Quartet No. 10 in E flat major, Op. 51 (B92)
Alban Berg Quartett (string quartet)

Dvořák: String Quartet No. 14 in A flat major, Op. 105 (B193)
Alban Berg Quartett (string quartet)

Dvořák: String Quartet No. 13 in G major, Op. 106 (B192)
Artemis Quartet (string quartet)

Dvořák: Cypresses for string quartet, B152
New Helsinki Quartet

Dvořák: Piano Quartet No. 2 in E flat, Op. 87
Polina Leschenko, Ilya Gringolts (violin), Nathan Braude, Torleif Thedéen (cello)

Dvořák: Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 81
The Nash Ensemble (chamber ensemble)

Dvořák: String Sextet in A major, Op. 48
Wiener Streichsextett

Dvořák: String Quintet No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 97 'American'
Wiener Streichsextett

Dvořák: Piano Trio No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 21 (B51)
Trio Fontenay (piano trio)

Dvořák: Piano Trio No. 3 in F minor, Op. 65 (B130)
Trio Fontenay (piano trio)

Dvořák: Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor, Op. 90 (B166) 'Dumky'
Trio Fontenay (piano trio)

Dvořák: Piano Trio No. 2 in G minor, Op. 26 (B56)
Trio Fontenay (piano trio)

Dvořák: Bagatelles, Op. 47
Domus (chamber ensemble)

Dvořák: Miniatures Op. 75a
Wiener Streichsextett

Dvořák: Waldesruhe (Silent woods) for cello and orchestra, Op. 68 No. 5
Alisa Weilerstein (cello), Vivian Hornik Weilerstein (piano)

Dvořák: Romantic Pieces (4) for Violin & Piano, Op. 75
Kyung Wha Chung (violin), Itamar Golan (piano)

Dvořák: Sonatina for violin and piano in G major, Op. 100
Antje Weithaas, Lars Vogt (piano)

Dvořák: Suite, Op. 98
Georges Pludermacher (piano)

Dvořák: Two Little Pearls, B156
Georges Pludermacher (piano)

Dvořák: Humoresque in G flat major, Op. 101 No. 7
Dame Moura Lympany (piano)

Dvořák: Slavonic Dances Nos. 1-8, Op. 46 Nos. 1-8
Michel Béroff (piano), Jean-Philippe Collard (piano)

Dvořák: Slavonic Dances Nos. 9-16, Op. 72 Nos. 1-8
Michel Béroff (piano), Jean-Philippe Collard (piano)

Dvořák: Gypsy Melodies (7), Op. 55 (B104)
Barbara Hendricks (soprano), Staffan Scheja (piano)

Dvořák: Moravian Duets, Op. 32, B. 60 & B. 62
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (soprano), Irmgard Seefried (soprano)
 excerpt, Dvořák: Four Duets, Op. 38
Victoria de los Angeles (soprano)

Dvořák: Requiem, Op. 89
Chœurs et Nouvel Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
Armin Jordan

 excerpt, Dvořák: Rusalka, Op. 114
Lucia Popp (soprano)

 excerpt, Dvořák: Armida
Lucia Popp (soprano)