The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, featured on this recording, is the second-oldest orchestra in the United States, founded in 1880.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Dvořák's mature works were influenced by Czech composer Bedřich Smetana, leading him to incorporate his Czech nationality and national music into his compositions.
Performer Biography
Ruggiero Ricci, the violinist on this recording, had a performing career spanning 75 years, giving over 6,000 concerts in 65 countries and making over 500 recordings.
Composer Biography
Dvořák composed only three concertos in his maturity: one each for piano, violin, and cello, along with a few shorter pieces for solo instruments and orchestra.
Performer Biography
Walter Susskind, the conductor, was born in Prague and became assistant conductor at the Prague German Opera House at the age of 20.
Performer Biography
Zara Nelsova, the cellist on this recording, was a child prodigy who performed with her sisters as 'The Canadian Trio' from the age of five.
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