Dvorak 9th Symphony

Folks that are interested in a good recording of Dvorjak's Symphony 9, may want to look at the Czech P.O. with Neumann conducting.

tweekerman10-20-2002 2:25am

sdcampbell Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,136 posts 10-20-2002 at 06:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete RWD: Yes, Dvorak's 9th is commonly known as the "New World Symphony", because it was written after Dvorak resided in the U.S. for a period of time. The melodies in the symphony are said to have been inspired by American folk musics.
gregm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,399 posts 10-20-2002 at 07:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You give me more than I deserve, Detlof; thank you. Fact is, I've had good guidance (from people like Detlof)! Must check out that Reiner...
rwd Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 695 posts 10-20-2002 at 10:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Scott.....what is his 8th called??? Anyone??
sugarbrie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,854 posts 10-21-2002 at 12:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The 8th Symphony is called the 8th Symphony, unless you want to call it Opus 88. I have been happy with the Solti/Chicago 9th.
subaruguru Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,375 posts 10-22-2002 at 04:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've always enjoyed Chesky's reissue of Horenstein, but also want a reference for a great MODERN, quiet yet ultradynamic recording? Again...favorites in the latter camp? Thanks.