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Title: Dvorak: Slavonic Dances
Artist: Czech Philharmonic
Label: Pentatone
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 8717306264143
Genre: Classical Artists
Release Date: 2025-11-28
Number of Discs: 1
A celebration of Bohemian spirit and rhythmic brilliance, Antonin Dvorak's Slavonic Dances come to life in a vibrant new recording by the Czech Philharmonic, led by the masterful Sir Simon Rattle. These vivid orchestral gems, full of rhythmic vitality, folkloric color, and lyrical charm, are central to Dvorak's legacy and pivotal in defining a Czech national sound. Composed at a turning point in the composer's career, the Slavonic Dances radiate with joy, invention, and national character qualities that captivated audiences across Europe and beyond. As Principal Guest Conductor: Rafael Kubelik Chair, Sir Simon Rattle has already graced the label alongside the orchestra and Magdalena Kožena with Czech Songs (2024) and Folk Songs (2023). This release continues the exclusive collaboration between PENTATONE and the Czech Philharmonic (awarded Gramophone's Orchestra of the Year in 2024), committed to bringing Czech music to life on a global stage. It follows the acclaimed recordings of Dvorak's Symphonies Nos. 7, 8 & 9 (2024) and, 2025's winner of the BBC Music Magazine Orchestral Award, Smetana's Ma Vlast with Chief Conductor and Music Director, Semyon Bychkov, as well as Dvorak's Legends and Rhapsodies with Tomas Netopil.
Tracks:
1.1 Slavonic Dances (Series I), Op. 46, B. 83~No. 1, in C Major (Furiant): Presto
1.2 Slavonic Dances (Series I), Op. 46, B. 83~No. 2, in E Minor (Dumka): Allegretto scherzando
1.3 Slavonic Dances (Series I), Op. 46, B. 83~No. 3, in A-Flat Major (Polka): Poco allegro
1.4 Slavonic Dances (Series I), Op. 46, B. 83~No. 4, in F Major (Sousedská): Tempo di minuetto
1.5 Slavonic Dances (Series I), Op. 46, B. 83~No. 5, in A Major (Skocná): Allegro vivace
1.6 Slavonic Dances (Series I), Op. 46, B. 83~No. 6, in D Major (Sousedská): Allegretto scherzando
1.7 Slavonic Dances (Series I), Op. 46, B. 83~No. 7, in C Minor (Skocná): Allegro assai
1.8 Slavonic Dances (Series I), Op. 46, B. 83~No. 8, in G Minor (Furiant): Presto
1.9 Slavonic Dances (Series II), Op. 72, B. 147~No.1, in B Major (Odzemek): Molto vivace
1.10 Slavonic Dances (Series II), Op. 72, B. 147~No. 2, in E Minor (Mazur): Allegretto grazioso
1.11 Slavonic Dances (Series II), Op. 72, B. 147~No. 3, in F Major (Skocná): Allegro
1.12 Slavonic Dances (Series II), Op. 72, B. 147~No. 4, in D-Flat Major (Dumka): Allegretto grazioso
1.13 Slavonic Dances (Series II), Op. 72, B. 147~No. 5, in B-Flat Minor (Špacirka): Poco adagio
1.14 Slavonic Dances (Series II), Op. 72, B. 147~No. 6, in B-Flat Major (Polonéza): Moderato, quasi minuetto
1.15 Slavonic Dances (Series II), Op. 72, B. 147~No. 7, in C Major (Srbské kolo): Presto
1.16 Slavonic Dances (Series II), Op. 72, B. 147~No. 8, in A-Flat Major (Sousedská): Lento grazioso, quasi tempo di valse
Artist: Czech Philharmonic
Label: Pentatone
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 8717306264143
Genre: Classical Artists
Release Date: 2025-11-28
Number of Discs: 1
A celebration of Bohemian spirit and rhythmic brilliance, Antonin Dvorak's Slavonic Dances come to life in a vibrant new recording by the Czech Philharmonic, led by the masterful Sir Simon Rattle. These vivid orchestral gems, full of rhythmic vitality, folkloric color, and lyrical charm, are central to Dvorak's legacy and pivotal in defining a Czech national sound. Composed at a turning point in the composer's career, the Slavonic Dances radiate with joy, invention, and national character qualities that captivated audiences across Europe and beyond. As Principal Guest Conductor: Rafael Kubelik Chair, Sir Simon Rattle has already graced the label alongside the orchestra and Magdalena Kožena with Czech Songs (2024) and Folk Songs (2023). This release continues the exclusive collaboration between PENTATONE and the Czech Philharmonic (awarded Gramophone's Orchestra of the Year in 2024), committed to bringing Czech music to life on a global stage. It follows the acclaimed recordings of Dvorak's Symphonies Nos. 7, 8 & 9 (2024) and, 2025's winner of the BBC Music Magazine Orchestral Award, Smetana's Ma Vlast with Chief Conductor and Music Director, Semyon Bychkov, as well as Dvorak's Legends and Rhapsodies with Tomas Netopil.
Tracks:
1.1 Slavonic Dances (Series I), Op. 46, B. 83~No. 1, in C Major (Furiant): Presto
1.2 Slavonic Dances (Series I), Op. 46, B. 83~No. 2, in E Minor (Dumka): Allegretto scherzando
1.3 Slavonic Dances (Series I), Op. 46, B. 83~No. 3, in A-Flat Major (Polka): Poco allegro
1.4 Slavonic Dances (Series I), Op. 46, B. 83~No. 4, in F Major (Sousedská): Tempo di minuetto
1.5 Slavonic Dances (Series I), Op. 46, B. 83~No. 5, in A Major (Skocná): Allegro vivace
1.6 Slavonic Dances (Series I), Op. 46, B. 83~No. 6, in D Major (Sousedská): Allegretto scherzando
1.7 Slavonic Dances (Series I), Op. 46, B. 83~No. 7, in C Minor (Skocná): Allegro assai
1.8 Slavonic Dances (Series I), Op. 46, B. 83~No. 8, in G Minor (Furiant): Presto
1.9 Slavonic Dances (Series II), Op. 72, B. 147~No.1, in B Major (Odzemek): Molto vivace
1.10 Slavonic Dances (Series II), Op. 72, B. 147~No. 2, in E Minor (Mazur): Allegretto grazioso
1.11 Slavonic Dances (Series II), Op. 72, B. 147~No. 3, in F Major (Skocná): Allegro
1.12 Slavonic Dances (Series II), Op. 72, B. 147~No. 4, in D-Flat Major (Dumka): Allegretto grazioso
1.13 Slavonic Dances (Series II), Op. 72, B. 147~No. 5, in B-Flat Minor (Špacirka): Poco adagio
1.14 Slavonic Dances (Series II), Op. 72, B. 147~No. 6, in B-Flat Major (Polonéza): Moderato, quasi minuetto
1.15 Slavonic Dances (Series II), Op. 72, B. 147~No. 7, in C Major (Srbské kolo): Presto
1.16 Slavonic Dances (Series II), Op. 72, B. 147~No. 8, in A-Flat Major (Sousedská): Lento grazioso, quasi tempo di valse
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