Dvorák: Symphony No. 9 'From the New World'; Slavonic Dances

Antonin Dvorak (Composer), Kurt Masur (Conductor), New York Philharmonic (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: New York Philharmonic
• Conductor: Kurt Masur
• Composer: Antonin Dvorak
• Audio CD (September 17, 2002)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Apex
• ASIN: B00005MOA3
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #117,480 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Symphony No. 9 in E minor ('From the New World'), B. 178 (Op. 95) (first published as No. 5): Adagio. Allegro molto

2. Symphony No. 9 in E minor ('From the New World'), B. 178 (Op. 95) (first published as No. 5): Largo

3. Symphony No. 9 in E minor ('From the New World'), B. 178 (Op. 95) (first published as No. 5): Molto vivace

4. Symphony No. 9 in E minor ('From the New World'), B. 178 (Op. 95) (first published as No. 5): Allegro con fuoco

5. Slavonic Dance No. 10 for orchestra in E minor B. 147/2 (Op. 72/2)

6. Slavonic Dance No. 6 for orchestra in D major, B. 83/6 (Op. 46/6)

7. Slavonic Dance No. 8 for orchestra in G minor B. 83/8 (Op. 46/8)

Customer Reviews

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My jaw is still on the floor, April 28, 2008

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Daniel Graser "saxgod685" (Wappingers Falls, New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dvorák: Symphony No. 9 'From the New World'; Slavonic Dances (Audio CD)

Wow! Where the heck did this come from? There isn't one note here without energy, direction, and passion. The New York Phil sounds great as always but with an added layer of warmth especially in the strings and brass. For a long time, Solti's recording with Chicago was by far my favorite but I think this has overtaken it. The major difference between the two is the largo. Simply put, it has never been played better than on this recording. Thomas Stacy's english horn solo is beautifully phrased with a huge and warm timbre. The finale rips through with great vigor and intensity but is never out of balance. I could literally exhaust my vocabulary of hyperbole but I will end it here. Best recording of this great work!

10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First steps, December 12, 2005

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Rigoleto "Mickey" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dvorák: Symphony No. 9 'From the New World'; Slavonic Dances (Audio CD)

I believe that this is one of the best albums that I have ever had a chance to listen to. Altdough I think that the part with the Slavic dances isn't as good as the Symphony, the album in all is very, very, very good.
I reccomend it to all who want to take their first steps into classical music. Symphony No9, and especially this recording of it (perfect sound, perfect performance),will definately make you want more of classical music. Buy it, enjoy it!!

10 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous CD, January 10, 2007

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N. Stack - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dvorák: Symphony No. 9 'From the New World'; Slavonic Dances (Audio CD)

My overwhelming thought listening to this CD is that life is worth living!
This is really great music.