Release Date: 23 June 2017
Label: MDG
Packaging Type: Super Jewel Case (SACD)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 760623200767
Genres: Classical Chamber Music
Description
Antonín 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
Andrzej Szadejko, Agnieszka Budzinska-Bennett, Cracow Singers
Lea Suter
Wolfgang Sawallisch, Leopolder-Quartett, Munchner Klaviertrio
Various Artists
Holger Falk, Steffen Schleiermacher
Leipzig String Quartet
Chimaera Trio
Consort of Musicke, Emma Kirkby, Anthony Rooley
Piano Duo Trenkner - Speidel
