London Symphony Orchestra / Davis,Sir Colin - DVORAK: Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

This album has the best possible couplings for the inimitable New World Symphony Inch'Davis offers a story and a sense of conviction that place his performance in a wholly different league.' (BBC Music Magazine 5 stars) InchUnmissable... Superb in all respects. Sound quality doesn't come any better than this whatever the price. Don't hesitate!Inch (Classic CD) Album Tracks 1. Dvorák Carnival Overture, Op. 92 (1891) 2. Brahms Variations on a Theme By Haydn Op. 56A 'ST Anthony Variations' Theme. Chorale St. Antoni. Andante 3. Var.I. Poco Più Animato 4. Var. II. Più Vivace 5. Var. III. Con Moto 6. Var. IV. Andante Con Moto 7. Var.V. Vivace 8. Var. VI. Vivace 9. Var. VII. Grazioso 10. Var. VIII. Presto Non Troppo 11. Finale. Andante 12. Dvorák Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 'From the New World' I. Adagio - Allegro Molto 13. II. Largo 14. III. Scherzo. Molto Vivace 15. IV. Allegro Con Fuoco

This features the Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR performing Antonin Dvorák's Symphonies No. 7 and 8, led by Roger Norrington. These two mature, symphonic masterpieces, full of wonderful melodies, preceded Dvorák's famous Ninth Symphony. They are magnificent works that have enjoyed enduring popularity with audiences. The scholarly English conductor, Roger Norrington, is a native of Oxford, England, where he came from a University family with strong musical connections. He was a talented boy soprano, studied the violin from the age of 10, and singing from 17, but his higher education was in English Literature at Cambridge University. After several years' experience as a violinist, tenor and conductor, he returned to his studies at the Royal College of Music under Sir Adrian Boult. His work on scores, sound, orchestra size, seating, and playing style has had a profound effect on the way nineteenth century music is now perceived and, not surprisingly, he is in great demand by symphony orchestras worldwide. Album Tracks 1. Symphony No. 7 D-Moll, Op. 70 2. Symphony No. 7 in D minor, Op. 70 3. Symphony No. 8 G-Dur, Op. 88 4. Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88

This recording of Elgar's 2nd Symphony has garnered lavish praise; Classic FM proclaimed it the most passionate and detailed account with the world-class playing of the LSO. BBC Radio 3 while nominating it the top budget choice, described it as being InchLarger than life, but capturing every mood with humanity and tendernessInch. The Guardian and Sunday Times included it in their list of best releases of 2002 and the Penguin Guide chose to highlight the breathtaking gentleness, glorious brass and remarkable dynamic range. Album Tracks 1. Coronation March, Op. 65 2. Imperial March, Op. 32; Lso / Barry Wordsworth 3. Symphony No. 2 in E Flat Major, Op. 63 I. Allegro Vivace E Nobilmente 4. II. Larghetto 5. III. Rondo. Presto 6. IV. Moderato E Maestoso