Dvorák • Smetana

A genial, relaxed New World Symphony, with pungent orchestral textures. Ensemble can be casual, and the 1958 stereo sound is boxy. Ancerl fans may be keen but it’s otherwise unexceptional. Terry Blain

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3

Published: September 18, 2015 at 2:44 pm

COMPOSERS: Dvorak,Smetana
LABELS: Wiener Symphoniker
ALBUM TITLE: Dvorák • Smetana
WORKS: Symphony No. 9 • Má vlast Vienna Symphony/Karel AnΩerl
PERFORMER: WS 008 (1958) 49:01 mins
CATALOGUE NO: WS 008 (1958)

A genial, relaxed New World Symphony, with pungent orchestral textures. Ensemble can be casual, and the 1958 stereo sound is boxy. Ancerl fans may be keen but it’s otherwise unexceptional. Terry Blain

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