Release Date: 23 June 2017
Label: MDG
Packaging Type: Super Jewel Case (SACD)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 760623200767
Genres: Classical Chamber Music
Description
AntonÃn Dvo 345;ák’s Symphony No. 9 is one of classical music’s all-time 'greatest hits'. It was composed and premiered in New York in 1893. On this recording, which also includes the first cycle of the equally popular Slavonic Dances, the Piano Duo Trenkner / Speidel once again demonstrates the great advantages and fascinating rhythmic verve offered by reductions for piano four hands.
Trimmed of the comfortable and sumptuous sound of the large orchestra, Dvo 345;ák’s genial treatment of motives of Bohemian folk character shines in even greater glory.
While Dvo 345;ák only later prepared the version of the Slavonic Dances for piano four hands, he produced the keyboard version of his ninth symphony at about the same time as its premiere. Since he repeatedly ranges quite far from the orchestral version, it does not involve a piano reduction in the usual sense.
The result, a genuine piece of music for piano duo, is in the best hands and an outstanding audio event on this SACD featuring the “Manfred Bürki� Steinway grand piano.
Tracklisting
Trio Parnassus
Katharina Kammerloher (mezzo-soprano), Arttu Kataja (baritone), Eric Schneider (piano)
BachWerkVokal, Gordon Safari
Celeste-Marie Roy
Andrzej Szadejko, Goldberg Baroque Ensemble
caterva musica
Beau Soir Trio
Syrinx Quintet
Piano Duo Trenkner - Speidel
