Bedrich Smetana Antonin Dvorak Josef composer Suk - Vaclav Talich Philharmonie Tcheque Czech Philharmonic Dvorak Symphonies No 6 7 and 8 Danses Slaves Smetana Ma Vlast Josef Suk Serenade for Strings recorded 19291938 (38 tracks) +Album Reviews

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Vaclav Talich - Philharmonie Tcheque (Czech Philharmonic) Dvorak: Symphonies No. 6, 7, and 8; Danses Slaves / Smetana: Ma Vlast / Josef Suk: Serenade for Strings (recorded 1929-1938) [Boxed Set]

Bedrich Smetana, Antonin Dvorak, Josef (composer) Suk
Vaclav Talich - Philharmonie Tcheque (Czech Philharmonic) Dvorak: Symphonies No. 6, 7, and 8; Danses Slaves / Smetana: Ma Vlast / Josef Suk: Serenade for Strings (recorded 1929-1938) [Boxed Set]
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Classical

Track Listings (6) - Disc #1
1. M? Vlast (My Fatherland), symphonic poems (6), JB 1:112: No. 1, Vysehrad
2. M? Vlast (My Fatherland), symphonic poems (6), JB 1:112: No. 2, Vlatava - La Moldau
3. M? Vlast (My Fatherland), symphonic poems (6), JB 1:112: No. 3, Sarka
4. M? Vlast (My Fatherland), symphonic poems (6), JB 1:112: No. 4, Z ceskyh luhu a haju
5. M? Vlast (My Fatherland), symphonic poems (6), JB 1:112: No. 5, Tabor
6. M? Vlast (My Fatherland), symphonic poems (6), JB 1:112: No. 6, Blanik
Track Listings (10) - Disc #2
1. Symphony No. 6 in D major, B. 112 (Op. 60) (first published as No. 1, Op. 58): Allegro non tanto
2. Symphony No. 6 in D major, B. 112 (Op. 60) (first published as No. 1, Op. 58): Adagio
3. Symphony No. 6 in D major, B. 112 (Op. 60) (first published as No. 1, Op. 58): Scherzo (Furiant), Presto
4. Symphony No. 6 in D major, B. 112 (Op. 60) (first published as No. 1, Op. 58): Finale, Allegro con spirito
5. Slavonic Dance No. 1 for orchestra in C major, B. 83/1 (Op. 46/1)
6. Slavonic Dance No. 2 for orchestra in E minor, B. 83/2 (Op. 46/2)
7. Slavonic Dance No. 3 for orchestra in A flat major, B. 83/3 (Op. 46/3)
8. Slavonic Dance No. 4 for orchestra in F major, B. 83/4 (Op. 46/4)
9. Slavonic Dance No. 5 for orchestra in A major, B. 83/5 (Op. 46/5)
10. Slavonic Dance No. 6 for orchestra in D major, B. 83/6 (Op. 46/6)
Track Listings (14) - Disc #3
1. Slavonic Dance No. 7 for orchestra in C minor, B. 83/7 (Op. 46/7)
2. Slavonic Dance No. 8 for orchestra in G minor B. 83/8 (Op. 46/8)
3. Slavonic Dances (8) for orchestra, B. 147 (Op. 72): Slavonic dance in B major, Op. 72/1
4. Slavonic Dances (8) for orchestra, B. 147 (Op. 72): Slavonic dance in E minor, Op. 72/2
5. Slavonic Dances (8) for orchestra, B. 147 (Op. 72): Slavonic dance in F major, Op. 72/3
6. Slavonic Dances (8) for orchestra, B. 147 (Op. 72): Slavonic dance in D-flat major, Op. 72/4
7. Slavonic Dances (8) for orchestra, B. 147 (Op. 72): Slavonic dance in B-flat minor, Op. 72/5
8. Slavonic Dances (8) for orchestra, B. 147 (Op. 72): Slavonic dance in B-flat major, Op. 72/6
9. Slavonic Dances (8) for orchestra, B. 147 (Op. 72): Slavonic dance in C major, Op. 72/7
10. Slavonic Dances (8) for orchestra, B. 147 (Op. 72): Slavonic dance in A-flat major, Op. 72/8
11. Serenade for strings in E flat major, Op. 6: I. Andante Con Moto
12. Serenade for strings in E flat major, Op. 6: II. Allegro Ma Non Troppo E Grazioso
13. Serenade for strings in E flat major, Op. 6: III. Adagio
14. Serenade for strings in E flat major, Op. 6: IV. Allegro Giocoso, Ma Non Troppo Presto
Track Listings (8) - Disc #4
1. Symphony No. 7 in D minor, B. 141 (Op. 70) (first published as No. 2): Allegro maestoso
2. Symphony No. 7 in D minor, B. 141 (Op. 70) (first published as No. 2): Poco adagio
3. Symphony No. 7 in D minor, B. 141 (Op. 70) (first published as No. 2): Scherzo, Vivace... Poco meno mosso
4. Symphony No. 7 in D minor, B. 141 (Op. 70) (first published as No. 2): Finale, Allegro
5. Symphony No. 8 in G major, B. 163 (Op.88) (first published as No. 4): Allegro con brio
6. Symphony No. 8 in G major, B. 163 (Op.88) (first published as No. 4): Adagio
7. Symphony No. 8 in G major, B. 163 (Op.88) (first published as No. 4): Allegretto grazioso
8. Symphony No. 8 in G major, B. 163 (Op.88) (first published as No. 4): Allegro ma non troppo

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CD Details

All Artists: Bedrich Smetana, Antonin Dvorak, Josef (composer) Suk, Vaclav Talich, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Title: Vaclav Talich - Philharmonie Tcheque (Czech Philharmonic) Dvorak: Symphonies No. 6, 7, and 8; Danses Slaves / Smetana: Ma Vlast / Josef Suk: Serenade for Strings (recorded 1929-1938) [Boxed Set]
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Label: Dante Records Lys (France)
Release Date: 10/14/1996
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Classical
Styles: Forms & Genres, Serenades & Divertimentos, Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 4
SwapaCD Credits: 4
UPCs: 182478380027, 3421710440363, 342171044036

CD Reviews

A Welcome Return

Grady Harp | Los Angeles, CA United States | 02/24/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"For those whose passion for the music of Antonin Dvorak is unquenchable, be aware that at last this treasured set of performances of Dvorak, Smetena, and Suk by the inimitable Czech conductor Vaclav Talich has been re-mastered and is now available on four CDs. Though the name Talich may not ring many bells today, in his time he was revered as the definitive conductor of Czech music.

Within these four CDs Talich leads the Czech Philharmonic in Smetena's 'Má Vlast', Josef Suk's disarmingly beautiful 'Serenade for strings in E flat', and then offers both Opus 83 and 147 of Dvorak's 'Slavonic Dances' and crowns the set with exquisite performances of Dvorak's Symphonies 6, 7 and 8. Though there is no dearth of recordings of Dvorak's popular 8th Symphony, no one has captured the essence of this mighty work the way that Talich did. The movements are sculpted and caressed and the ensemble playing by the Czech Philharmonic is cohesive and attentive in its response to Talich's thoughts.

The sound of the recordings that date back to between 1929 to 1938 is remarkably fine in this re-mastering. No, the quality is nowhere near the lush beauty of the current SACD mode or enhanced by the techniques of modern equipment. But the sound is good and what minor blemishes there are disappear as the listener is captivated by the glory of Talich's readings. The box set may be a bit costly, but the contents within are priceless. Highly Recommended. Grady Harp, February 06"