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Linn is thrilled to commence a new collaboration with one of the most renowned orchestras in Germany, Cologne based WDR Sinfonieorchester, with the fast-rising star of the conducting world, Cristian Macelaru, at the helm. In this first album, the all Dvorák program includes the composer's Legends Op. 59 and the Czech Suite in D major, Op. 39. Initially written for piano four-hands - a highly profitable market in those days - the rather contemplative Legends were shortly later orchestrated for relatively small forces by Dvorák. Though not carrying a specific story, the ten Legends have somewhat an epic character as if they fused in one continuous narrative. The dance based Czech Suite epitomizes Dvorák's unrivaled folk suffused writing. The four-movement work ends with a superb Furiant, which brings the album to a close. Album Tracks 1. Legends, Op. 59~Allegretto non troppo, quasi andantino 2. Legends, Op. 59~Molto moderato 3. Legends, Op. 59~Allegro giusto 4. Legends, Op. 59~Molto maestoso 5. Legends, Op. 59~Allegro giusto 6. Legends, Op. 59~Allegro con moto 7. Legends, Op. 59~Allegretto grazioso 8. Legends, Op. 59~Un poco allegretto e grazioso 9. Legends, Op. 59~Andante con moto 10. Legends, Op. 59~Andante 11. Czech Suite in D major, Op. 39~Preludium (Pastorale) Allegro moderato 12. Czech Suite in D major, Op. 39~Polka Allegretto grazioso 13. Czech Suite in D major, Op. 39~Sousedská (Minuetto) Allegro giusto 14. Czech Suite in D major, Op. 39~Romance Andante con moto 15. Czech Suite in D major, Op. 39~Finale. (Furiant) Presto
