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Dvorak: The Symphonies | 
 enlarge | Creators: Antonin Dvorak, Istvan Kertesz [conductor], London Symphony Orchestra
Label: Decca
Category: Music
List Price: $47.98
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Rating:  22 reviews
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 6
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5.1 x 4.9 x 0.7
MPN: 430046
UPC: 028943004626
EAN: 0028943004626
Release Date: February 11, 1992
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | I. Allegro | | • | II. Adagio molto | | • | III. Allegretto | | • | IV. Finale: Allegro animato | | • | I. Allegro con molto |
Disc 2
| • | II. Poco adagio | | • | III. Scherzo: Allegro con brio | | • | IV. Finale: Allegro con fuoco | | • | I. Allegro moderato | | • | II. Adagio molto | | • | III. Finale: Allegro vivace |
Disc 3
| • | I. Allegro | | • | II. Andante sostenuto e molto cantabile | | • | III. Allegro feroce | | • | IV. Allegro con brio | | • | I. Allegro ma non troppo | | • | II. Andante con moto | | • | III. Scherzo: Allegro scherzando |
Disc 4
| • | IV. Finale: Allegro molto | | • | I. Allegro non tanto | | • | II. Adagio | | • | III. Scherzo (Furiant): Presto | | • | IV. Finale: Allegro con spirito |
Disc 5
| • | I. Allegro maestoso | | • | II. Poco adagio | | • | III. Scherzo: vivace - poco meno mosso | | • | IV. Allegro | | • | I. Allegro con brio | | • | II. Adagio | | • | III. Allegretto grazioso | | • | IV. Allegro ma non troppo |
Disc 6
| • | I. Adagio - Allegro molto | | • | II. Largo | | • | III. Molto vivace | | • | IV. Allegro con fuoco |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com essential recording
For decades, there were only three complete collections of Dvorak's symphonies: this one; Rowicki's with the same orchestra; and Kubelik's with the Berlin Philharmonic. Kertesz offers the most rustic, gutsy interpretations of all. Famous for his dislike of rehearsals, he allows the London Symphony to make a much rougher sound than his colleagues tolerate, and though not the last word in polish, the results have a spontaneous charm that's pretty hard to resist. More to the point, Dvorak's early symphonies (Nos. 1 to 5) remain sadly neglected, and each one of them is full of gorgeous tunes cloaked in mellifluous orchestration. At budget price, this set now costs less than it did on LP in the 1960s. How can you do better than that? --David Hurwitz
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| Customer Reviews: Read 17 more reviews...
 The Dvorak Cycle July 21, 2008
P. Alvarez (Killeen, Texas United States)
Well since I order this from amazon.com, I
have listen to the whole cycle of symphonies
several times, and what really cought my attention
was his early symphonies, in particular the
story behind the first symphony which I
will not tell you so you can read it in the
detailed liner notes of the CD. I don't think
that I have a particular symphony by Dvorak, I
like, but rather I say that I like them all equally.
At the amazon.com price this is really a bargain,
highly recommended music for all ages and walks of
life. Kertesz and the Brits did a fantastic work.
 Still a top choice for complete symphonies June 3, 2008
J. Grant (North Carolina)
These Dvorak symphonies, recorded by Kertesz/LSO from 1963-67, are still a fine choice if you are looking for a complete set, followed by Kubelik and Neumann (Supraphon). Symphonies 1-6 and the overtures are all excellent, with a bit of dropoff on 7-9. Not that the last three are bad by any means, but when compared to performances by Talich, Ancerl and Szell they come up a bit short. So, by all means get this complete set (especially at this price), then supplement as (or if) you see fit. The sound is fine throughout. Kertesz also has a set of Dvorak's Symphonic Poems and Overtures on a Decca 2 CD set that is very good, but may be out of print.
Dvorak Symphonies review March 5, 2008
Thomas E. C. Mees (Upstate New York)
Excellent performances of wonderful music. Disk creation leaves a little to be desired - it's awkward to start a favorite symphony on track 3 of one disk and then have it end on track two of the next. Shades of the LP era!
Benchmark Dvorak Symphony Cycle October 5, 2007
King Lemuel (Puyallup, WA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The Amazon reviewer lists only 3 complete cycles, but this overlooks at least one other cycle by Vaclav Neumann & the Czech Philharmonic that dates from c. 1974 along with the Slavonic Dances.
I bet the ratio of Beethoven Symphony Cycles to either Dvorak or Sibelius over the last 50 years is at least 20 to 1. This is the pity of Classical Music. Beethoven and Mozart have had their music beaten to death over and over and over and over again and the horse is still dead while other great artists have hardly had the whip put to them.
The plus to all of this is that you can actually collect all of the significant Dvorak or Sibelius cycles including this fine set by Kertesz and the London Phil.
The bio on Kertesz in my Vox Box Dvorak Symphonies (LPs) says he died in April 1973 in Israel in a swimming accident.
This is a nice set in decent stereo and will give you the chance to hear the much more seldom performed first 6 symphonies. Like Tchaikovsky's first three, they are not quite the level of the last 3 but they are still a hoot to listen to.
Brilliant in tragedy October 1, 2007
P. J. Miller (South Africa)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
These recordings are timeless. Never have I heard music so beautifully played or more rhythmically delineated.That these symphonies still sound so fresh (in spite of some heavy home grown Czech opposition) is a glowing tribute to the memory of Istvan Kertesz and the London Symphony Orchestra.
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