Immerse yourself in the rich, romantic world of Antonín Dvořák with this captivating album, released on November 8, 2011, by AVIE Records. Spanning a little over an hour and fourteen minutes, this collection is a beautiful blend of classical chamber music and orchestral works that showcase Dvořák's unparalleled compositional prowess.
The album opens with "Love Songs, Op. 83, B.160," a cycle of seven songs that beautifully capture the essence of love and longing. Each song is a gem, with highlights including the tender "O naši lásce neK.ete to vytouzené stestí" and the hauntingly beautiful "V té sladké moci ocí tvých."
Following the love songs, the album transitions into "Cypresses for String Quartet, B.11," a series of pieces that evoke the melancholic beauty of cypress trees. Notable tracks include the lively "V tak mnohém srdci mrtvo jest - Allegro ma non troppo" and the serene "Zde v lese u potoka - Lento."
The album concludes with the magnificent "Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81, B.155," a four-movement work that is a testament to Dvořák's mastery of form and expression. The quintet's final movement, "Finale - Allegro," is a thrilling conclusion to this remarkable album.
Whether you're a longtime fan of Dvořák or a newcomer to his music, this album offers a rewarding listening experience that highlights the depth and diversity of one of classical music's most beloved composers.
(C) 2011 Quatuor Thymos(P) 2011 Quatuor Thymos
Tracks
Love Songs, Op. 83, B.160: No. 1. O naši lásce neK.ete to vytouzené stestíAntonín Dvořák, Adriana Kučerová, Christoph Eschenbach
Love Songs, Op. 83, B.160: No. 2. V tak mnohém srdci mrtvo jestAntonín Dvořák, Adriana Kučerová, Christoph Eschenbach
Love Songs, Op. 83, B.160: No. 3. Kol domu se ted’ potácímAntonín Dvořák, Adriana Kučerová, Christoph Eschenbach
Love Songs, Op. 83, B.160: No. 4. Já vím, že v sladké nadějiAntonín Dvořák, Adriana Kučerová, Christoph Eschenbach
Love Songs, Op. 83, B.160: No. 5. Nad krajem vévodi lehký spánekAntonín Dvořák, Adriana Kučerová, Christoph Eschenbach
Love Songs, Op. 83, B.160: No. 6. Zde v lese u potokaAntonín Dvořák, Adriana Kučerová, Christoph Eschenbach
Love Songs, Op. 83, B.160: No. 7. V té sladké moci ocí tvýchAntonín Dvořák, Adriana Kučerová, Christoph Eschenbach
Love Songs, Op. 83, B.160: No. 8. Ó duše drahá jedinkáAntonín Dvořák, Adriana Kučerová, Christoph Eschenbach
Cypresses for string quartet, B.11: No. 6. Já vím, že v sladké naději - ModeratoAntonín Dvořák, Thymos Quartet
Cypresses for string quartet, B.11: No. 3. V tak mnohém srdci mrtvo jest - Allegro ma non troppoAntonín Dvořák, Thymos Quartet
Cypresses for string quartet, B.11: No. 14. Zde v lese u potoka - LentoAntonín Dvořák, Thymos Quartet
Cypresses for string quartet, B.11: No. 4. Ó duše drahá jedinká - ModeratoAntonín Dvořák, Thymos Quartet
Cypresses for string quartet, B.11: No. 17. Nad krajem vévodí lehký spánek - Allegro scherzandoAntonín Dvořák, Thymos Quartet
Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81, B.155: I. Allegro ma non tantoAntonín Dvořák, Thymos Quartet, Christoph Eschenbach
Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81, B.155: II. Dumka. Andante con motoAntonín Dvořák, Thymos Quartet, Christoph Eschenbach
Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81, B.155: III. Scherzo (Furiant). Molto vivace – Poco tranquilloAntonín Dvořák, Thymos Quartet, Christoph Eschenbach
Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81, B.155: IV. Finale - AllegroAntonín Dvořák, Thymos Quartet, Christoph Eschenbach
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