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Beautiful Performances of Music That Should Be Better Known, September 2, 1999
This review is from: Dvorak: Complete Music for Violin and Piano (Audio CD)
It is a shame that Dvorak's music for violin and piano is not often played or recorded. Czech violinist Ivan Zenaty and Czech-Canadian Antonin Kubalek, who emigrated to Canada when the Russian tanks crushed 1968's Prague spring, make a grand case for this music with their expansive, romantic performances. Every piece is a gem; the Op. 100 sonatina is a neglected masterpiece. I cannot recommend this disc highly enough; it's a real find.
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Sparkling performances of underappreciated pieces, October 7, 2003
This review is from: Dvorak: Complete Music for Violin and Piano (Audio CD)
The mere fact that one CD can contain Dvorak's complete music for violin & piano is a shame. For some reason, Dvorak's violin music (exluding the Romanze & the Humoresque) seems to fall between the cracks. His violin concerto, for example, is a fabulous piece which is amazingly under-performed, considering Dvorak's prominence as a composer. However, this collection more than makes the case for these pieces being performed more regularly. The Sonatina is relatively well-known, but I cannot say I had ever heard the Ballad or the Mazurek ever before. Zenaty & Kubalek do a splendid job on all pieces. If you are not familiar with Antonin Kubalek's performances, you should check out his other recordings on the Dorian label. He is a marvelous pianist, and is a wonderful interpreter of Czech music (and also Brahms). This is a worthy addition in any classical collection.
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Antonin twice, April 27, 2005
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The famous Antons (Dvorak and Kubalek) makes together with Zenaty the union of century. I have also wonderful recording of Dvorak's piano quintets (Kubalek and Lafayette Quartet), which was released for DORIAN label, too... Try it.
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Wonderful, April 13, 2005
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Oh, what a surprise! Dreaming, flowing music full of genuine ideas... And performance - it's hard to imagine, that somebody else than Zenaty and Kubalek can play this music better...
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Dvorak - the best composer of century..., April 22, 2005
A Kid's Review
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I always admired Dvorak, and now... This album is a gem. Even if you are not Dvorak's fan, you'll enjoy it. I like Romantic pieces, Sonatina, Mazurek - in fäct, teh whole Cd. Performance - the best, which I can imagine.
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