Dvořák: The Symphonies - Die Sinfonien

Otmar Suitner & Berlin Staatskapelle

Released on 01/02/2005 by Corona Classic Collection
Main artists: Otmar Suitner & Berlin Staatskapelle
Genre: Classical

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The liner notes of this collection of the complete Dvorák symphonies are at best peculiar and at worst off putting. Rather than focusing on the symphonies themselves, their historical significance, or Dvorák's compositional evolution, they instead concentrate on lauding the conductor, the fame of the orchestra, and the number of albums sold when these recordings were first released. All of this may be more tolerable if the recordings themselves lived up to the hype. But, sadly, they do not. While the performances are certainly adequate, they fail to bring anything new or special to the listener. The earlier symphonies, which are not Dvorák's strongest from a compositional standpoint, are not infused with any extra energy or vitality to make them more captivating to the listener. Sound quality throughout the cycle is often dull; lower instruments such as the basses and tympani sound as if they are playing from under a pillow. Even the more popular latter symphonies (Seven, Eight, and Nine) are simply adequate. The brass playing, particularly in the Eighth Symphony, is frequently not together and the sound quality is unattractive. If listeners are in the market for a complete set of these symphonies, they would do well to consider the set made by the London Symphony Orchestra under Istvan Kertesz instead.

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Dvořák: The Symphonies - Die Sinfonien

Otmar Suitner

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Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, B. 9, "The Bells of Zlonice" (Antonín Dvořák)

I. Allegro

Staatskapelle Berlin

00:13:19

Berlin Staatskapelle, Orchestra - Otmar Suitner, Conductor - Antonin Dvorak, Composer

2009 Edel Germany GmbH 1979 1983 VEB Deutsche Schallplattern Berlin, 1994 edel Records GmbH

II. Adagio molto

Staatskapelle Berlin

00:10:47

Berlin Staatskapelle, Orchestra - Otmar Suitner, Conductor - Antonin Dvorak, Composer

2009 Edel Germany GmbH 1979 1983 VEB Deutsche Schallplattern Berlin, 1994 edel Records GmbH

III. Allegretto

Staatskapelle Berlin

00:08:09

Berlin Staatskapelle, Orchestra - Otmar Suitner, Conductor - Antonin Dvorak, Composer

2009 Edel Germany GmbH 1979 1983 VEB Deutsche Schallplattern Berlin, 1994 edel Records GmbH

IV. Finale. Allegretto

Staatskapelle Berlin

00:10:54

Berlin Staatskapelle, Orchestra - Otmar Suitner, Conductor - Antonin Dvorak, Composer

2009 Edel Germany GmbH 1979 1983 VEB Deutsche Schallplattern Berlin, 1994 edel Records GmbH

DISC 2

Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 4, B. 12 (Antonín Dvořák)

I. Allegro con moto

Staatskapelle Berlin